Waynesburg (1-4, 1-2) at Case Western Reserve (4-1, 1-1)

When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m.

Where: Cleveland, Ohio (DiSanto Field)

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A PICTURE OF EFFICIENCY

The statistics of Saturday's win don't exactly reflect the 52-10 final score of Case Western Reserve's homecoming game against Saint Francis. The Spartans recorded just 307 yards of total offense (180 passing, 127 rushing) and held the ball for only 25:09 of the contest. However the Spartans made the most of their time on offense, as its average touchdown drive lasted 4.6 plays and traveled just 43.9 yards, including a one-play, 17-yard possession and a two-play, 23-yard trip to paydirt.
 

A "SPECIAL" EFFORT FROM JAKE KAVCIC

Junior Jake Kavcic was named PAC Special Teams Player of the Week and snagged a spot on the D3Football.com Team of the Week after immediately setting the tone against Saint Francis. He blocked a punt on the opening drive to set up the first CWRU touchdown of the game two plays later. He added a safety later in the game, tackling the Red Wolf punter in the end zone in the third to increase CWRU's lead to 29-3. Kavcic was also active in the return game, bringing back two kicks for an average of 39.0 yards per return (with a season-long 54-yard return) and three punts for an average of 13.3 yards.

SCOUTING THE SPARTANS

Case Western Reserve comes into Saturday's contest ranked third in the PAC in terms of points per game (36.2) thanks to a balanced offensive effort that is third in the league in rushing yards per game (158.8) and fifth in passing yards per game (224.8). The Spartans have also been one of the most disciplined teams in all of Division III. They've committed just 23 penalties in five games for 147 yards (29.4 ypg).

HEADING TO THE TOP OF THE "FIELD"S

Junior wide receive Isaiah Fields has not only filled the role of go-to receiver for Waynesburg, but currently ranks fifth in the PAC in terms of receiving yards per game (62.4). His 28 catches are good for third in the league, as are his 5.6 receptions per contest.