Lebanon Valley takes the short trip east to battle Alvernia on Saturday. This will be the two teams' first-ever meeting, as 2018 marked the Golden Wolves' first-ever football season.
 
Online Video
The game will be streamed live and for free via Alvernia.
 
On the Radio
The game will be broadcasted on the Flying Dutchmen Radio Network on WMSS 91.1 FM in Middletown and WWSM 1510 AM in Lebanon County. John Wilsbach and Brian Kaiser will call the action. The game will be streamed live and for free on the TuneIn app, as well as WMSSFM.com and on GoDutchmen.com.
 
Weather Forecast
Saturday's forecast looks decent for November. In Reading, they'll see showers in the morning, but it will become party cloudy in the afternoon with a high temperature of 54. Winds will be 15 to 25 mph, the chance of rain in the AM is 60-percent.
 
Last Time Out
A late field goal from FDU-Florham proved to be the difference as Lebanon Valley was clipped 24-23 by the Devils this past Saturday in Madison, N.J. After the Devils scored a touchdown in the third quarter to break the 14-14 tie, things got interesting in the fourth and final quarter. Just 45 seconds into the fourth, Steve Salerno rushed 12 yards for the touchdown that evened the score yet again, this time at 21-21. On FDU's ensuing drive, LVC was able to get a safety after a Devils' miscue to take a 23-21 advantage. Later, FDU started a drive at 9:32 and drove several yards down the field, but the Dutchmen were able to hold the Devils to a 28-yard field goal, so FDU went ahead 24-23 but LVC still had plenty of time left to mount a comeback. After completing a short pass to Fink for two yards to start the drive, the Dutchmen's offense stalled out and three consecutive incomplete passes were thrown. After LVC turned it over on downs with 2:30 left in the game, the Devils achieved a first down and ran out the clock, resulting in LVC's narrow defeat. LVC started the game off strong when it recovered Adam Domovich's punt that was fumbled by Josh Rainey. Alex Lawrence recovered it at FDU's 11-yard line, setting the Dutchmen up for terrific field position. Five plays later, with LVC on the one-yard line, Ryan Fink rushed it home and Nick Bentz's kick was good to give the Dutchmen the early 7-0 advantage. Later in the first, the Devils took the ball from their own 24-yard line all the way to LVC's endzone in an 11-play drive, which was capped by Alnazir Blackman's 14-yard rushing touchdown that tied the contest at 7-7. Then, in the second quarter, FDU used yet another long drive that the Devils were able to eventually cash in on with Robert Blakely's eight-yard rushing TD that put FDU up 14-7. After the Devils forced a turnover on LVC's ensuing possession, the Dutchmen returned the favor when Jagger Green's pass was intercepted and returned 50 yards for a touchdown by Tyler Gerhart to even the score at 14-14 in thrilling fashion.
 
Previewing with Coach Buehler
Head Coach Joe Buehler '89 sat down to discuss last week's narrow defeat and previewed his squad's matchup against the Golden Wolves on Saturday.

 
A Look at LVC's Special Teams
The Dutchmen sit in fifth in the conference in kickoff return average at 18.9 yards. Adam Domovich is the only kicker in the MAC with a perfect point-after attempt percentage at 16-for-16. Against Florham on Saturday, LVC took advantage of a Devils' miscue on a punt and recovered the ball in their endzone for a safety. Diggs and Dre Burch impressed on Saturday, with Diggs getting a return of 36 yards and Burch added one for 40 yards.
 
Noting LVC's Offense
LVC's offense continued to show signs of improvement last Saturday against the Devils. Steven Salerno rushed 11 times for 56 yards and a touchdown, while Ryan Fink added 22 yards on the ground and one TD. Tyeair Diggs led the receiving core in rainy and windy conditions with three receptions for 26 yards.
 
Noting LVC's Defense
The Dutchmen's defense also impressed on Saturday, as Gerhart's 50-yard pick-six was the highlight of the day for LVC. Additionally, Gerhart tied for the team lead in tackles with 10, joining his teammate Jacob Whitfield. Tyler Lutz and Alex Trujillo added nine tackles each, while Zachary Adams and Trent Donlan chipped in seven apiece.
 
Scouting Alvernia
Back on Oct. 5, Alvernia's Board of Trustees unanimously voted to introduce football as a varsity sport, which began earlier this season. The Golden Wolves defeated Gallaudet University 26-21 in their first-ever game, but have since lost seven straight contests. Running back Malcom Carey is third in the MAC in rushing with 78.1 yards per game to go along with nine TD's.
 
Who's Next?
LVC wraps up its 2018 season by hosting rival Albright at Arnold Field next Saturday (Nov. 10) at 1 p.m.
 
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