SHIPPENSBURG, PA – West Chester University hits the road once again for a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) showdown at Shippensburg University Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m.
The Golden Rams (3-2, 1-1 PSAC East) are looking to put together their first winning streak of the season, after trading wins and losses through the first five weeks of the season. Shippensburg (1-4, 1-1) is coming off a one-score loss to conference favorite Shepherd last week, which followed a shutout win over Bloomsburg the week before.
West Chester is also looking to end a personal two-game losing streak to Shippensburg. The Golden Rams have not beaten the Red Raiders since 2019. Mike Samsel and Mike Materacky return to the radio booth this weekend and will have the call for you on WCHE 95.3 FM and 1520 AM beginning with the Bill Zwaan Show at noon and the pre-game show at 12:30 p.m.
Last week on Homecoming, West Chester place-kicker
Sean Henry (Reading, Pa./Exeter) booted a 34-yard field goal in the first overtime, and the Golden Rams' defense held, en route to a 24-21 victory over Bloomsburg. It marked the first overtime win for West Chester since 2010. The special teams was just that in the win over Bloomsburg.
D'Shaun Seals (Philadelphia, Pa./Imhotep Charter) returned a punt 60 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter. It was the first time that West Chester did that since 2021.
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Dayshawn Jacobs (West Chester, Pa./Bayard Rustin) ranks third in the PSAC in kickoff returns, averaging 34.7 yards per return. He is the only kick returner in the Top 4 that does not have a TD on a return. In fact, he is one of only two kick returners in the league that is averaging over 30 yards a return without a TD.
Shippensburg hung tough against 2022 NCAA Division II national semifinalists Shepherd in a PSAC Eastern Division battle Saturday at Ram Stadium, losing 30-23. The Raiders freshman Sam Stoner made a positive impact in what was his first collegiate start at quarterback, converting 19-of-35 passing attempts for 272 yards and rushing for a pair of touchdowns. Junior Jaxson Montross also helped keep the scoreline close, converting three field goal attempts of 40-or-more yards.
