Davidson College
Valparaiso
Valparaiso to Visit Richardson Stadium Saturday
10/30/2019 10:00:00 AM | Football
DAVIDSON, N.C. - The Wildcats remain home for a Pioneer Football League clash with Valparaiso Saturday, Nov. 2. Kick off with the Crusader is slated for 1 p.m.
| WEEK 9 - DAVIDSON vs. VALPARAISO |
| Date | Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 | |
| Kickoff | 1 P.M. | |
| Location | Davidson, N.C. | |
| Stadium | Richardson Stadium | |
| Capacity | 4,741 | |
| Game Notes | Davidson | PFL | Valparaiso | |
| #HashTag | #CatsAreWild #WE | |
| Live Stats | DavidsonWildcats.com | |
| Live Audio | DavidsonWildcats.com (WHIP 99.3 FM/1350 AM, Continuum CH4) | |
| Live Video | DavidsonWildcats.com | |
| The Coach's Corner | Episode 9 | |
| Social Media | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook |
NEW DOMINION
Saturday's game is proudly presented by New Dominion!
THE SERIES
Davidson leads the all-time series 8-4 dating back to the first meeting in 2001. The Wildcats snapped a 17-game PFL losing streak and three-game skid to the Crusaders last season at Brown Field, 40-35. Davidson dominated the early years, winners of the first five matchups, but are 3-4 since 2008. The two have split a pair of overtime games with Valpo taking a 35-29 extra frame victory in 2008 and Davidson 28-27 in 2012.
LAST TIME OUT
Davidson's late comeback fell short as Marist hung on for a 27-21 win at Richardson Stadium last Saturday. Junior quarterback Tyler Phelps threw a pair of touchdown passes, one each to Eli Turner Jr. and Aris Hilliard and finished with 160 yards on 12 completions. Junior running back Wesley Dugger rushed for his 12th touchdown over the last four games and led the run game with 83 yards. Senior linebacker Tony Collins led the team in tackles for the second straight week, registering 13 total stops and forced a Marist fumble.
SCOUTING THE CRUSADERS
Valparaiso (1-7, 1-3 PFL) comes to Richardson on the heels of their first win of the season after holding Stetson scoreless over the final three quarters in a 19-10 home victory. A major key to the Crusaders first tally in the win column was a four field goal performance by Dimitrios Latsonas with makes of 40, 43, 20 and 34 yards. For his efforts, he was named the PFL Special Teams Player of the Week. Valpo has struggled to put points on the board, averaging just 13.8 points per game, ninth in the PFL. Quarterback Chris Duncan has had a hand in seven of the nine Crusader touchdowns, rushing for five and passing for two. First-year head coach Landon Cox hangs his hat on defense and his squad is led by Jamari Booker with 57 tackles, four interceptions and a forced fumble. Booker's 13 tackle, two interception performance in the win over the Hatters last week earned him STATS FCS National Defensive Player of the Week recognition, as well as, the league's top weekly defensive honor.
TAKE A KID TO THE GAME
Bring the whole family out to game Saturday and we'll make it easy on you! All children will be admitted into Richardson free of charge with the purchase of an adult ticket!
MOVIN' ON UP
Averaging over 93 yards per game on the ground, junior running back Wesley Dugger is poised to move into second on the all-time leading rushing list Saturday against Valpo.
All-Time Rushing Touchdowns
| 1. | Wesley Dugger | 38 | 2017-pr. |
| 2. | John Leverett | 34 | 2001-04 |
| 3. | Ray Sinclair | 33 | 1978-81 |
All-Time Leading Rusher
| 1. | John Leverett | 3,165 | 2001-04 |
| 2. | Ray Sinclair | 3,085 | 1978-81 |
| 3. | Wesley Dugger | 3,023 | 2017-pr. |
| 4. | Eric Ferguson | 2,791 | 1996-99 |
SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans can connect directly with the Davidson Football staff on Facebook (www.facebook.com/Davidson-Football), Twitter (@DavidsonFB) and Instagram (@DavidsonFootball). Head coach Scott Abell is on Twitter and can be found at @Scott_AbellFB.LIVE AUDIO AND VIDEO
Play-by-play man Mark Plemmons joins color analyst Michael Fresina '92 to provide live audio streams on its website, DavidsonWildcats.com, for all seven home games this season. All 12 games can be heard online at DavidsonWildcats.com. Fans can hear the Davidson Radio Network on their mobile device by visiting DavidsonWildcats.com or by downloading the TuneIn Radio App.
THE COACH'S CORNER
Be sure to check out The Coach's Corner with Scott Abell every Monday powered by Wade Associates. Coach Abell will discuss the previous week and look ahead to the upcoming opponent, giving fans an inside look into the Wildcat football program.
ON DECK
The Wildcats return to the road for a pair of PFL tests at Butler Saturday, Nov. 9 and at Stetson the following week.
LAST CHANCE TO SEE US
Davidson wraps up the 2019 campaign Saturday, Nov. 23 at home against perennial PFL power, Drake. Kick off with the Bulldogs is slated for 1 p.m. with a Senior Day ceremony prior to the game to honor the Class of 2020! Don't miss out, get your tickets today!
