DENVER – University of Hawai'i quarterback Bryant Moniz and defensive lineman Paipai Falemalu were named the Verizon Western Athletic Conference offensive and defensive players of the week, respectively, after their performances in the Warriors' season-opening 34-17 victory over Colorado on Saturday.

 

Moniz, a senior from Wahiawa, O'ahu (Fresno City College), led the team in both rushing and passing.  He completed 20-of-33 passes for 178 yards and a touchdown while adding a career-high 121 rushing yards on 14 carries with three more scores.  His long run of the day was for 57 yards and a touchdown to give the Warriors a 10-0 lead in the second quarter. He also had touchdown runs of 14 and 1 and his 22-yard shovel pass to running back Joey Iosefa in the fourth quarter, put the game out of reach.

 

For Moniz, the award is the fifth of his career. Last season, he was named WAC player of the week four times.

 

Falemalu, a junior from Hau'ula, O'ahu (Kahuku HS), tallied six tackles (5 solo), including three for a loss in the game against Colorado.  Falemalu had two solo sacks for a loss of 14 yards and added another tackle for loss in helping to hold Colorado to just 17 rushing yards and a total of 240 offensive yards.