READING, Pa. – Following their final road game of the regular season, Albright Football will be returning for two games at Shirk Stadium beginning this Saturday. Albright will host Stevenson on Saturday (Nov. 9) and will conclude the regular season the following weekend on senior day against King's.
TWO DEEPS
Albright Two Deep
Stevenson Two Deep
TALE OF THE TAPE
Matchup: Albright (4-4, 3-4 MAC) vs Stevenson (5-3, 4-3 MAC)
Where: Shirk Stadium // Reading, Pa.
When: Saturday, November 8
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Kick-off: 12:00 p.m.
ABOUT ALBRIGHT
The Lions out-gained King's in terms of total yards and first downs but fell short by a score of 24-14. The Lions will be looking to break a six-game losing streak to the Mustangs.
John Boston ranks third in the conference with 111 rushing yards per game and is one of only five players averaging more than 100 yards this season. Boston continues to rank in the top five in rushing despite playing one less game than everyone else in the top 10.
Arthur Poindexter finished with 78 yards and brought in his ninth touchdown of the season. The sophomore will look to continue his quest of winning the triple crown in the Commonwealth. Going into Saturday's game Poindexter leads the Commonwealth in receptions (62), receiving yards (868) and receiving touchdowns (9).
Albright's defense ranks second in the MAC in both total yards (2189) and touchdowns (20) allowed.
Darien Osmun has recorded a team best three sacks this season which is currently tied for fifth in the conference.
Ian Adams and
Amon McLaughlin have formed a formidable duo in the secondary and both rank in the top five for passes defended.
ABOUT STEVENSON
Stevenson enters this week's game after picking up their fifth win of the season in the form of a 15-13 nail-biter over Lebanon Valley. The victory broke a three-game losing streak for the Mustangs.
Fifth Year running back Louis Clouser serves as the focal point for the Stevenson offense and ranks second in the MAC with 951 rushing yards to go along with 10 touchdowns on the ground. Quarter back Jordan Adams has also proved himself as a threat on the ground with five rushing scores of his own in addition to 11 in the air.
The Mustangs' defensive line will prove themselves a challenge for the Lions with three players entering this week's game with three or more sacks. Linebacker Brandon Adler leads the way with four sacks in addition to five tackles for a loss. The Stevenson secondary has also intercepted seven passes with Junior Daryus Henderson recording two in addition to a team best eight pass breakups.
