Virginia Union University's Jada Byers, Justin Meade and Isaac Anderson have captured CIAA Player of the Week honors, the CIAA announced on Monday, October 16.
 
Byers, a sophomore from Bridgeton, N.J., rushed for 223 yards and two touchdowns as VUU defeated Bowie State University in record-setting fashion 52-3 on Saturday, October 14, at Hovey Stadium in Richmond, Va.
 
Meade, a senior from Richmond, Va., anchored a Panther offensive line which allowed Virginia Union to rack up 458 yards in total offense as VUU downed Bowie State in record-setting fashion 52-3 on Saturday in Hovey Stadium in Richmond, Va.
 
Anderson, a redshirt junior from Gifford, Fla., had himself a career day, totaling 11 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks.
 
"I am extremely proud of the three guys that were named CIAA players of the week," said VUU Head Football Coach Dr. Alvin Parker.  "All made huge contributions to a great win on Saturday. These guys gave us a positive spark and definitely stood out at their respective positions."
 
Virginia Union will play Lincoln University of Pennsylvania at 1:00 p.m. in the 2023 Homecoming Football game on Saturday, October 21, at Hovey Stadium.