CHARLESTON, W. Va. –The University of Charleston Golden Eagles Football team (4-3, 3-3 MEC) returns home to take on Glenville State (4-3, 3-3 MEC) on Saturday with the homecoming kickoff scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at UC Stadium. The Golden Eagles enter Saturday after suffering a 42-7 setback at the hands of Frostburg State on the road last Thursday.
GAME COVERAGE: Saturday's game can be viewed on the MECTV network. Live stats will also be provided during competition.
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FOR STARTERS
• Following last Thursday's loss, the Golden Eagles are now in a three-way tie for 5
th place in the MEC.
• Golden Eagle quarterback
Brant Grisel went 17-for-23 with 170 yards, a touchdown, and a pair of interceptions against Frostburg State.
• Joe Street led UC in rushing with 45-yards on six attempts.
• WR
Mike Strachan hauled in his 11
th touchdown of the season and is T-3
rd in Division II in touchdown receptions.
ABOUT THE OPPOSITION
Glenville State defeated the Bobcats of West Virginia Wesleyan 42-7 last week on Homecoming Saturday. The Pioneers took an 18-0 lead into halftime and finished the game with a 35-point victory. Glenville State received 107-yards on the ground from Mario Pender including a touchdown and was led offensively by QB Timothy Heltzel who went 20-for-33 with 301 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
In their matchup history, Charleston holds a 6-4 record against the Pioneers including a two-game win streak. Last season, the Golden Eagles defeated Glenville State 28-6 on the road.
