READING, Pa. – Football will be opening up MAC play on the road against Misericordia following their victory over Gallaudet. The game will serve as the latter of two road games to start the year for the Lions. Two consecutive home games beginning with Delaware Valley (9/20) will follow.
TWO DEEPS
Albright Two Deep
Misericordia Two Deep
TALE OF THE TAPE
Matchup: Albright (1-0, 0-0 MAC) vs Misericordia (0-1, 0-0 MAC)
Where: Mangelsdorf Field // Dallas, Pa.
When: Saturday, September 13
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Kick-off: 12:00 p.m.
ABOUT ALBRIGHT
Case Roberts completed 21 of 30 passes for 290 yards which included a 73-yard strike to
Alden Stickler. Stickler was one of two Lions to end the day with over 100 yards receiving.
Arthur Poindexter put together a career outing and led the team in both receptions (10) and receiving yards (134).
John Boston proved to once again be a reliable option out of the backfield and put together 52 total yards from scrimmage.
The Lions' defense turned in a masterclass performance and held the historically dominant Gallaudet rushing attack to under 100 yards as well as zero touchdowns on the ground.
Samuel Moratori tied for the team lead in solo tackles with four and looks to build upon a season where he was named Second Team All-Conference.
Darien Osmun dominated the line of scrimmage with seven total tackles, two of which were for a loss, along with a sack. Osmun was one of four Lions to record a sack on the day.
ABOUT MISERICORDIA
Saturday's contest will also mark the first conference game of the season for Misericordia. The Cougars are coming off a 31-21 loss at the hands of Endicott.
Junior QB Jacob Hunter will look to once again be the focal point of the Cougars' offense recording over 120 yards on both the air and ground against Endicott. Hunter's 123 rushing yards led the team while being tied for the lead in carries with 15.
Two players to watch for Misericordia's defense include linebacker Gavin Morris and Nathan Malarky. The two players each recorded 12 total tackles to tie for the team lead. While the Cougars failed to record a sack, the defense proved to be quick to the ball with two players in double digit tackles as well as a pair of tackles for a loss.
