Football | 9/12/2022 9:53:00 AM

Utah Tech sophomore running back Quali Conley was named Western Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday for his performance in the Trailblazers' 56-10 triumph over Chadron State last Saturday night at Greater Zion Stadium.
 
Conley (6-0, 210; Fresno, Calif./Central HS) enjoyed his finest outing in his two-plus season as Trailblazer as he rushed for career highs of 139 yards and three touchdowns. He got UT on the board with a 10-yard scamper just five minutes into the game, and followed that up with a pair of 1-yard scoring runs in the second half.
 
The sophomore carried the ball a season-high 21 times en route to his first collegiate 100-yard rushing game, while his three touchdowns vaulted him sixth place (9 TDs) on UT's career rushing TD list. In addition, his 139 rushing yards moved him into ninth (850 yards) on the program's career rushing list.  
 
Conley and the Trailblazers will head out for two-straight, in-state road games, beginning with a showdown against Weber State this Saturday night in Ogden. Kick-off inside Stewart Stadium is set for 6 p.m.