Game Day at Gardner-Webb

Western Carolina Catamounts (0-2)
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Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (2-0)

When/where: 6 p.m.,   Norman Harris Field/Spangler Stadium

Last week: Western lost to Tusculum 54-30; GWU beat Akron 38-37 in overtime

The series: 2-2

Head coaches:  WCU - Dennis Wagner (3rd season);  GWU - Steve Patton (14th season)

Western Carolina players to watch:

- Standout receiver Marquell Pittman, will see his first action of the year for the Catamounts after serving a two-game suspension. Pittman had two touchdown catches against GWU last season,

- Quarterback Zac Brindise threw for 4 touchdowns and more than 300 yards last week

- Receivers, Jacoby Mitchell  & Josh Cockrell, both topped the 100-yard mark last week

- Running back Michael Johnson (5-11, 200) lasy year's SoCon Freshman of the Year

-Linebacker Rock Williams leads with 19 tackles this season

Gardner-Webb players to watch:

-Cornerback Bryce Nixon blocked a PAT in overtime, knocked down a pass in the end zone, and recovered a fumble inside the 10 against Akron

-Running back Juwanne Blount averaging more than 100 yards rushing

-Wideout James Perry III had 10 receptions for 125 yards and two scores versus Akron

On the air:  Catamount Sports Network

CSN Affiliate Stations:
WWCU, Power 90.5 – Cullowhee
680 AM WRGC – Sylva
920 AM WPTL – Canton;
1150 AM WAVO - Charlotte / Rock Hill, S.C.
1410 AM WTIX - Concord / Kannapolis
1480 AM WPFJ, The Dove – Franklin
1600 AM WTZQ – Hendersonville
Stretch Internet: http://www.catamountsports.com/

Video: Big South Network