ETTRICK, VA (October 27, 2023)- The Lincoln University Lions football team have traveled to Ettrick, VA for a week 9 matchup against the Trojans of Virginia State University. Kick-off is set for October 28 at 2pm in Rogers Stadium on the campus of VSU.

GAME INFO
Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023
Time: 2:00pm
Live Stream: LU Lions v. VSU Trojans
Live Stats: Live Stats
Location: Ettrick, VA (Rogers Stadium)
Season Records: Lincoln (4-4, 3-3), Virginia State (7-1, 5-1)
 
SERIES HISTORY

• The LU Lions are 0-14 in the series against the VSU Trojans.
• In their last matchup in 2022, the Lions hosted the Trojans in LU Athletics Stadium with a Senior Day score of 42-21 in favor of VSU.

 
LINCOLN AT A GLANCE

• The Lincoln University Lions are 4-4 on the season, 3-3 in the CIAA after a tough loss to Virginia Union on October 21 on the road.
• LU will be facing the VSU Trojans who received their first loss of the season on October 21, to Elizabeth City State University, a team the LU Lions defeated, 27-21, for homecoming.
• Averaging about 27 points per game, the Lions have the most season wins in program history, despite giving up about 32 points per game to their opponents.
• Leading the CIAA in Offensive Efficiency, Lincoln is 125-for-212 on season pass completions for 1,811 yards and 20 touchdowns, thanks to quarterback Isaiah Freeman (Chester, Pa./STEM Academy High School).
• Freeman's season performance has currently earned him 7 consecutive CIAA quarterback of the week honors.
• The Lions wide receiver Malachi Langley (Chester, Pa./Chester High School) currently leads the CIAA and LU in receiving with 799 yards on 34 receptions for 9 touchdowns.
• Leading the charge in with 407 net rushing yards this season on 88 attempts with 3 touchdowns is running back Amir Gerald (Washington, D.C./Woodrow Wilson High School).   
• Defensive back Jahad Green (Willingboro, N.J./Willingboro High School) leads the Lions with 36 total season tackles (29 solo, 7 assisted).

 
VIRGINIA STATE AT A GLANCE

• The Virginia State University Trojans are 7-1 on the season, 5-1 in the CIAA after a tough loss to Elizabeth City State University on October 21, the Trojans first loss of the season.
• VSU averages 34 points per game this season, while only allowing their opponents to average 16 points.
• Offensively, Kymani Clarke leads the Trojans in rushing, with 467 net yards on 73 attempts for 9 touchdowns.
• Quarterback Jordan Davis leads the passing game for VSU, 66-of-111 pass completions, for 958 yards and 7 touchdowns.
• Defensively, linebacker Carl Poole leads VSU with 43 total season tackles (32 solo, 11 assisted).