Freshman running back Bertrand Ngampa has kept the Waynesburg running game rolling through some early season injuries to more experienced backs by rushing for a team-high 144 yards on 21 carries.
Complete Game Notes
Waynesburg (1-1, 1-0) vs. Grove City (2-1, 1-0)
When: Saturday, Sept. 25
Where: Waynesburg, Pa. (John F. Wiley Stadium)
Radio: 99.5-FM WCYJ (Waynesburg University), 91.1-FM (Grove City College)
Television: Channel 14, WCTV (Comcast in Waynesburg)
Webcasts: www.waynesburgsports.com, www.gcc.edu/sports
Series Breakdown
All-Time Series: Waynesburg leads 25-17-5
First Meeting: 1903 – Waynesburg 17-5
Last Meeting: 2009 – Grove City 35-24
Things to Watch For
* Grove City is the only PAC school other than perennial national powers Washington & Jefferson and Thomas More that Waynesburg hasn't beaten in the last two years.
* Waynesburg cornerbacks Sean Hunt and Matt Czulewicz are currently ranked 1-2 in the PAC in interceptions with three and two, respectively. Grove City quarterbacks have only thrown two total interceptions this year.
* After beating Thiel last week, Waynesburg head coach Rick Shepas picked up his 29th victory at Waynesburg, which gave him sole possession of fifth place on the school's all-time wins list.
* Waynesburg and Grove City are two of the top teams in the conference in terms of kick return average. The Jackets are ranked second in the conference at 21.1 yards per return, while the Wolverines are third at 20.6 yards per attempt.