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WEST CHESTER, Pa. - West Chester University finally returns home for its annual Homecoming contest against PSAC Eastern Division rival Lock Haven University at 2 p.m.
Saturday's meeting marks the 32nd encounter all-time between the two programs. West Chester has won the last seven and 11 of the last 12 in a series that has been dominated by the Golden Rams.
HOMECOMING INFORMATION
Fans are encouraged to arrive early, expect delays and car pool if possible to alleviate long lines trying to get into the parking lots.
Parking for Homecoming Parade and Church Street Fest (Saturday November 3, 2018)
Additional parking for the Homecoming parade and the Church Street Fest will be available in the Sharpless Garage. The gates will be open at 8:00 am and will close at 8:00 pm on Homecoming Day. All vehicles that are not registered for the garage must be removed by 8:00 pm.
Street Closures for the Homecoming Parade and Church Street Fest
- South Church Street will be closed from Sharpless Street to West Rosedale Avenue and University Avenue will be closed from Reynolds Alley to South Church Street (9:00 am until the conclusion of the Church Street Fest)
- West Rosedale Avenue will be closed from South High Street to South New Street from (9:00 am until the end of the Homecoming Parade)
- Norfolk Avenue will be closed from Ceredo Avenue to K-Lot and Ceredo Avenue will be closed from Norfolk Avenue to West Rosedale Avenue (9:00 am until the end of the Homecoming Parade)
- Roslyn Avenue will be closed from Spruce Avenue to West Rosedale Avenue (9:00 am until the end of the Homecoming Parade)
Parking for Homecoming Football (Saturday November 3, 2018)
The WCU vs. Lock Haven University football game will kick-off at 2:00pm. Gates will open at noon.
- Those fans who are in need of handicap accessible parking will be able to park in Upper Q-Lot just south of Farrell Stadium.
- WCU Police and West Chester Fire Police will be directing other guests to the various parking areas available for general parking.
- Lower Q lot will be open at 8:00 am for those fans who wish to tailgate. These spaces will be made available on a first come, first served basis. Once this area is full, others those who wish to tailgate will be directed to Lot R behind the stadium. There will be no tailgating allowed in O Lot (north of the stadium) or in Upper Q lot (south of the stadium)
- Fans are also encouraged to use the WCU shuttle bus service to avoid traffic delays. An extra shuttle bus will run from noon until 6pm between north and south campus for the game. Those who ride the shuttle will be picked up and dropped off at South Campus Drive and South New Street.
No backpacks or large bags will be allowed into the stadium. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, purses larger than a clutch bag, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags, camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size. Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after they have been inspected. As a reminder, alcohol is not permitted on the property or in the stadium.
Transportation for Homecoming Football (Saturday November 3rd, 2018)
Please refer to the attachments for information on shuttle bus service on game day. Spectators are encouraged to consider parking at North Campus in either the Sharpless Street or New Street Garages or the parking lots near the School of Music off East Campus Drive.
More information about Homecoming 2018 can be found at https://www.wcupa.edu/_services/STU/homecoming.aspx
GAME INFORMATION
Following a month away from campus, West Chester brings back a PSAC Eastern Division title by virtue of its victory over Kutztown on the road last Saturday. The Golden Rams claimed their 24th division crown, second straight and third in the last four years as a result of that win. For head coach
Bill Zwaan it was his sixth Eastern Division title and marks the 10th time in his 16 seasons that the Golden Rams will finish league play with either zero or one loss.
West Chester is looking to go 9-0 to start a season for the first time since 2013 and 2014. The Golden Rams are also looking to improve to 12-4 on Homecoming in the
Bill Zwaan era. West Chester brings a five-game winning streak on Homecoming into Saturday's tilt. The Golden Rams have not dropped a Homecoming game since 2012 when it lost the last in a string of four consecutive between 2009 and 2012. Those are the only four losses on Homecoming that Zwaan has suffered.
Lock Haven is looking to end its current five-game losing streak and pick up its first win since Sept. 22 against East Stroudsurg.
