5 Key Stats From UCA’s 56-17 Win Over UAPB

PINE BLUFF, Ark. – No. 8 Central Arkansas didn’t send Arkansas-Pine Bluff back to Hog City, but the Bears did put on a as dominant performance in the 56-17 win.

The Bears scored 35 unanswered points in the second and third quarters to improve their record 3-1 overall and 1-0 in UAC play.

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Here are five stats that tell the story of how the Bears defeated UAPB:

7.4

That’s the number of yards per run UCA tallied against UAPB. ShunDerrick Powell averaged 13.5 yards per run himself, finishing with 148 yards and two touchdowns, keeping himself in contention for the Walter Payton Award. The Bears ran the ball at-will against UAPB and will be a big part of future wins, too.

3

That’s number the number of incompletions thrown by quarterback Will McElvain on Saturday. He completed 18 total passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns. Austin Myers also saw time at quarterback, completing all three of his passes thrown for 22 yards. Those 21 combined completions went to eight different receivers, led by Malachi Henry with four catches for 87 yards and a touchdown.

8

That’s the number of failed third-down conversion attempts UAPB had in the loss. UCA’s defense wasn’t perfect, giving up 17 points including 10 in the first quarter, but it found ways to get off the field and put its offense back on the field.

6

That’s the number of times UCA’s offense advanced into the red zone and the number of times UCA scored points on trips inside the red zone.

566

That’s the total number of yards gained by UCA’s offense on a night when it was able to run and pass at-will.