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PREVIEW: Football Heads South to Battle Stevenson

10/4/2018 10:00:00 AM

Lebanon Valley (0-4, 0-2 MAC) at Stevenson (3-2, 2-1 MAC)
Saturday, Oct. 6 / 1 p.m. / Mustang Stadium / The Eighth Meeting
GAME COVERAGE
Live Video: Stevenson
Live Stats: Stevenson
Radio: Flying Dutchmen Radio Network
(WMSS 91.1 FM/WWSM 1510 AM)
Radio Webcast: WMSSFM.com
 
After coming up just short against Widener, Lebanon Valley looks for its first win of the season when the Dutchmen travel to Owings Mills, Md. to take on Stevenson. The Flying Dutchmen look to make it back-to-back wins against the Mustangs after defeating Stevenson on Homecoming last season.
 
Online Video
The game will be streamed live and for free via Stevenson.

On the Radio
The game will be broadcast on the Flying Dutchmen Radio Network on WMSS 91.1 FM in Middletown and WWSM 1510 AM in Lebanon County. John Wilsbach and Steve Leedy will call the action. The game will be streamed live and for free on the TuneIn app, as well as at WMSSFM.com and on GoDutchmen.com.

Weather Forecast
It looks like an ideal day for football on Saturday in Owings Mills, Md. with the temperature reaching a high of 74 degrees with low cloud coverage. Winds are expected to be low, and the sun may actually come out later in the day.

Going to the Game
(DIRECTIONS) Admission, available at the gate and online through Stevenson, is $7.

Series History
Saturday's game between the Dutchmen and Mustangs is just the eighth meeting all time… LVC leads the series at 4-3… Stevenson just recently added its football program beginning in 2011… LVC won the first three meetings between the programs, but the Mustangs took the next three before the Dutchmen knocked off Stevenson on Homecoming last season.

Last Year
On a Homecoming Weekend when Lebanon Valley football's all-time winningest coach and top statistical quarterback to ever play were inducted into the LVC Athletic Hall of Fame, the Flying Dutchmen turned in a hall-of-fame effort in knocking off MAC rival Stevenson 31-24 at Arnold Field on last Oct. 14.  LVC led by as many as 17 points early in the fourth quarter but the defending conference champions showed their resiliency by scoring a touchdown midway through the period before recovering the ensuing onside kick with 5:58 remaining. The Mustangs moved the ball inside LVC's five-yard line but defensive end Guy Zimmerman's clutch third-down tackle for loss forced them to settle for a field goal with 3:27 left to play. Stevenson forced a three-and-out and got the ball back with 2:25 on the clock, moving 34 yards to the Dutchmen 27-yard line. Facing a 2nd-and-5, quarterback Dan Williams sailed a ball over the head of his intended target and safety Anthony Jenkins made a beautiful diving interception at the LVC three-yard line with 1:11 remaining to seal the signature victory for LVC.

Last Time Out
Lebanon Valley's fourth-quarter comeback fell short in a 27-21 loss to Widener at Arnold Field last Saturday. Trailing 21-6 entering the final quarter, the Flying Dutchmen opened the fourth by finishing off a 10-play, 51-yard scoring drive when quarterback Kody Kegarise called his own number and snuck across the goal line from two yards out, cutting the deficit to 21-13 with 13:31 left to play. The defense held on Widener's ensuing possession, as safety Zachary Adams took down a Pride receiver for a two-yard loss following a reception on third-and-6. After the offense stalled out on the following drive, it was Adams again making a huge play when he stepped in front of a pass by WU quarterback Sean McGaughey, picking it off and racing 45 yards for a touchdown. Kegarise converted the two-point try with a quarterback sneak, tying the score with 10:32 remaining. The Pride answered with an impressive 13-play, 75-yard drive that was capped when reserve quarterback Mitchell Vierling lofted a 14-yard touchdown pass to running back Donte' Harrell. Defensive lineman Jacob Whitfield made a play, however, when he blocked the ensuing PAT attempt, giving Lebanon Valley a chance with 5:16 left. The Dutchmen moved the ball well, with Kegarise running five times on the next drive and converting a crucial fourth-and-1 from the Widener 46-yard line. Things halted, however, when Lebanon Valley was whistled for back-to-back holding penalties just as the team was nearing the Pride red zone. LVC was faced with a fourth-and-26 and Kegarise was unable to connect with wide receiver Zeke Wassell, turning the ball over on downs and allowing the visitors to bleed the rest of the clock. In a game during which miscues proved costly, maybe none stood out more than a pair of kick returns taken to the house by LVC return men Dre Burch and Tyeair Diggs that were negated by penalties. Burch appeared to go 98 yards for a score in the first half, while Diggs' apparent house call was flagged in the third quarter.

Previewing with Coach Buehler
Head coach Joe Buehler '89 sat down for his weekly interview that touched a number of topics, including last week's narrow defeat to Widener, Zach Adams' stellar game on defense, LVC's impressive special teams unit, and a look ahead to this Saturday's clash at Stevenson.



LVC's Offense
The Dutchmen's offense took steps forward despite the narrow loss to Widener. Kody Kegarise has gotten yards with his arm and his legs through LVC's first four games, as the sophomore is leading the team in rushing with 75.8 yards per game, good for third in the MAC. Through the air, Kegarise is averaging 96.3 yards a game. On the receiving end, Tyeair Diggs continues to lead the Dutchmen in catches (10), TD's (2), and average yards per game (41.5). Against the Pride, LVC finished with 267 rushing yards as a team.
 
LVC's Defense
Despite allowing 31 points last week, Zachary Adams turned in a career day against the Pride. The team captain came away with a pair of interceptions, including a 45-yard pick six that led to LVC tying the game in the fourth quarter. On defense, he added five tackles, including four solo stops and one tackle for loss. The Dutchmen defense recorded four sacks on the day, while Anthony Jenkins added a first-half interception.

LVC's Special Teams
Kicker Nick Bentz went 2-for-3 on field goals against the Pride, connecting from distances of 30 and 18 yards away, respectively. In the MAC, LVC ranks fourth with a 21.4 kickoff return average. Additionally, the Dutchmen sit in third in punt return average at 10.3 yards.

Scouting Stevenson
After losing its home-opener to Frostburg State, the Mustangs rattled off three consecutive wins before falling last week to No. 20 Delaware Valley by a 31-20 score. Oddly enough, Stevenson is 0-2 at home, but perfect on the road at 3-0. Offensively, the Mustangs are averaging 249.4 passing yards per game, the fourth-best average in the MAC, and they rank fourth in the conference in passing defense at 181 yards a game. Quarterback Dan Williams has thrown for 1,109 yards and six TD's this season, while running back Titus Johnson has rushed for 286 yards and has scored three times. Defensively, Ashton Leschke leads his squad with 41 total tackles.

Who's Next?
LVC continues MAC play when the Dutchmen host Misericordia on Homecoming Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 1 p.m.

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