CONWAY, Ark. _ University of Central Arkansas running back ShunDerrick Powell was named the United Athletic Conference (UAC) Offensive Player of the week, as well as the FedEx Ground FCS National Offensive Player of the Week on Monday.

Powell, a 5-foot-9, 180-pound junior running back from Hoxie, Ark., rushed 23 times for a career-high 256 yards (11.1 yards per carry) in UCA's 52-17 victory over Abilene Christian on Saturday night in the UAC opener for both teams. Powell had a career-long 95-yard touchdown run and also caught three passes for 25 yards and another touchdown.

For the season, Powell is No.2 in the nation in rushing yards (632 yards), rushing yards per game (158.0) and yards per carry (11.3) through four games, against a schedule that includes FBS Oklahoma State and FCS power North Dakota State.

The 200-yard rushing game was the sixth of Powell's career, and second consecutive after he ran for 218 yards the previous week at NDSU. He finished the ACU with 281 all-purpose yards, after racking up 347 against NDSU.

 The Bears (2-2) are on the road this weekend for UAC action at Southern Utah. Kickoff is 7 p.m. (CST) on Saturday.