Team News - Golden Rams in PSAC Statistics

West Chester scored their average 37 points against Lock Haven and moved up to 6th in the PSAC in scoring. The Golden Ram offense remains 3rd in total offense with 538.0 yards per game, with the passing game remaining second with 366.0 yards per game. Kickoff return improved to 12th and coverage improved to 13th among the 16 teams in the conference. The Golden Ram defense is 5th in first downs allowed with just 18.3 per game and leads the PSAC in third-down conversion at 24.1%. West Chester is second to last in penalty yards with 97.0 yards per game with 12 opponent first downs coming via the penalty marker.

In individual categories, running back Jarel Elder slipped to 5th in rushing yardage with 105.5 yards per game and quarterback Andrew Derr remains 2nd in passing yards with 361.8 yards per game. Wide receiver Tyler Karpinski remains 8th with 87.0 yards per contest.

Kicker Brendan Paulison remains 3rd in kick scoring with 33 points and 3rd in field goals with 1.3 per game. Anthony Brown is 5th in punt returns with 13.5 yards per return.

Linebacker Ralph Reeves rose to 6th in tackles for loss with 1.67 per game, despite not playing against Lock Haven. Cornerback Shaquille James is 5th in the conference with 1.67 passes defended per contest while linebacker Kevin Duggan is third in the PSAC in fumble recoveries with 0.50 per game.

West Chester travels to Kutztown Saturday night for a 6:00 pm kickoff.