CONWAY, Ark. _ University of Central Arkansas receiver Jesse Grandy was named the Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday.

Grandy, a junior transfer from Ole Miss, led a UCA offense that totaled 445 yards in Saturday night’s 48-42 overtime loss at Louisiana Tech. Grandy, originally from Pine Bluff, caught seven passes for 148 yards, including touchdowns catches of 17 and 56 yards.

Grandy’s first touchdown reception came in the final minute of the first quarter when UCA trailed 14-3. The 56-yarder came in the opening minute of the fourth period and tied the game at 35-35.

Grandy also returned punts and kickoffs for a combined 78 yards, giving him 226 all-purpose yards for the game.

Grandy was third in the Southeastern Conference and 10th in the nation in punt returns last season. He is the Bears’ leading receiver this season with 14 catches for 224 yards.