RICHMOND, Va. - Villanova University redshirt freshman quarterback Zach Bednarczyk (Wallington, N.J.) has been named the CAA Rookie of the Week. Bednarczyk earns the honor for his play in Saturday's win over Delaware.

Bednarczyk replaced the injured John Robertson with under seven minutes remaining in the game and led the Wildcats to a pair of scoring drives to help his team to the 28-21 victory.

Bednarczyk entered the game on a third down and nearly threw a touchdown pass to sophomore tight end Ryan Bell on his first career pass attempt. On fourth down, Bednarczyk found wideout Kevin Gulyas for the score as the Wildcats pulled to within 21-20. The point-after try by Villanova was no good and Delaware regained possession with a one-point lead and 6:11 remaining.

The game-winning drive for the Wildcats started with Bednarczyk connecting with Gulyas for 34 yards, which quickly got Villanova into Blue Hens territory at the 40-yard line. Two plays later it was 3rd-and-14 at the 44-yard line when Bednarczyk took over the game. He converted on third down with a 21-yard pass to Aaron Wells, then found the end zone with his 21-yard run which restored the Villanova lead at 26-21. A pass attempt for a two-point conversion was no good, but Delaware was whistled for a holding penalty and Bednarczyk ran the ball in for the final points of the game on the second try.

In his first game action as a collegiate, Bednarczyk completed 4-of-6 for 57 yards and one touchdown to go with one carry for 21 yards and a score.

The Wildcats return to action on Thursday, Sept. 24, when Villanova plays host to the Penn Quakers. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.