The Lincoln University football team will be back in action on Saturday as they travel to western Pennsylvania to take on the Clarion University Golden Eagles. Saturday's game will be the first ever meeting between the two teams. The Lions are coming off of two consecutive losses to start the season and have yet to score. Clarion won their first game of the season last Saturday , defeating Lock Haven University 30-21
The Lions are 13-5-1 all-time against PSAC opponents while Saturday's contest will mark the first time Clarion has ever played a CIAA institution.
Game #3 Preview: Lincoln University at Clarion University
Game Details
Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018
Kickoff: 1 pm
Venue: Memorial Stadium, Clarion, Pennsylvania
The Series: This is the first meeting between these two teams
Visiting Team: Lincoln University Lions
Conference: CIAA
2018 Record: 0-2
Roster
2018 Statistics
Home Team: Clarion University Golden Eagles
Conference: PSAC
2018 Overall Record: 1-1
Roster
2018 Statistics
Gameday Coverage
Live Stream:
https://portal.stretchinternet.com/clarion/portal.htm?eventId=463437&streamType=video
Live Audio: Radio WCCR 92.7 FM / WKQW 96.3 FM
https://tunein.com/radio/WKQW-FM-963-s30357/
Live Stats: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/clarion/portal.htm?eventId=463437&streamType=video
Admission: tickets can be purchased online at:
http://www.clarionuniversitytickets.com/
Players to Watch:
Lincoln Lions
Vincent Espinoza (Madera, Calif /Madera (West Hills)) – Quarterback
- Has 122 yards passing in the Lions first two games…completed 14 of 32 passes …also second on the team with 37 yards gained on the ground.
Reginald Mays (Reisterstown, Md./ Franklin (Frostburg St.) – Wide receiver/returner
- Has eight total catches for 83 yards and 81 yards on four kickoff returns…led team with six catches against Fayetteville State.
Isiah Byrd (Bloomfield, N.J.) (Bloomfield, N.J./Abraham Clark) – running back/returner
- Team's leading rusher with 62 yards…second on team with 84 all-purpose yards.
Solomon Bassett (Fort Worth, Texas/Boswell) – Defensive Line
- Leads the team with 15 tackles and two sacks…had three tackles for loss vs. Fayetteville State
Clarion Golden Eagles
Sam Fareri (South Park, Pa./South Park) - safety
- Had six tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble vs. Lock Haven…named PSAC West Defensive Athlete of the Week
Mylique McGriff (Owings Mills, Md./Mcdonogh)- running back
- Clarion's go-to option..leads team with 278 all purpose yards (159 rushing and 119 receiving)
Jovante Seard – (Hyattsville, Md./northwestern) quarterback
- Entered game in second half vs. Lock Haven and completed eight of 12 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown
Dorian Johnson – (West Mifflin, Pa./West Mifflin) - cornerback
- Had two interceptions vs. Lock Haven