Football | 9/14/2016 1:24:00 PM
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
PORTALES, N.M. — With the Grand Opening of Al Whitehead Field at Greyhound Stadium completed and a huge success, the Eastern New Mexico Football team can prepare to host defending Lone Star Conference champion, Texas A&M-Commerce. The game is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m., and tickets from the game and the ENMU College "Daze" Rodeo will allow admission to both events.
How to Follow the Game
The legendary "Voice of the Greyhounds" Dr. Donald Elder will be on hand to broadcast the game on KSEL 105.9 FM, which also will have an
audio stream of the game on their website. A
video stream and
live statistics will be available at GoEasternAthletics.com.
The Matchup
The Greyhounds are 12-14 against Texas A&M-Commerce, with an 8-3 home mark. The series began on Oct. 20, 1984, with a 40-30 win by the Lions at Blackwater Draw. ENMU's first series win came on the road during the 1986 season, by a 21-6 score.
Eastern's last win in the series was a 42-35 road decision, with
Darrelyn McCloud's end zone interception clinching the game on the final play. The interception closed Eastern's magical season in 2013, with the Hounds registering their fourth road win in the series and a share of the Lone Star Conference title.
The last time Texas A&M-Commerce played at ENMU, they emerged with a 48-32 win at Blackwater Draw in 2014. The Lions roared to a 45-10 lead, but touchdown runs from
Andrew Lopez and E'lon Spight, followed by a scoring catch from Jacob Johnson closed the gap. Today marks the first meeting between the teams at Al Whitehead Field at Greyhound Stadium.
Greyhound Head Coach
Josh Lynn is in his fifth season at Eastern and has a 21-21 record. In
2013, the Greyhounds finished with a 5-1 mark in Lone Star Conference play to share the league title with Tarleton State. Colby Carthel is in his fourth season as head coach of Texas A&M-Commerce and is 25-12 over that span. The Lions are 12-1 in conference play in the last two seasons, with the lone loss coming in a 40-37 decision at Midwestern State in the 2014 season.
Around the Lone Star Conference
Lone Star Conference Website
Lone Star Conference Scoreboard
Lone Star Conference Football
Lone Star Conference Schedule
Lone Star Conference Standings
Lone Star Conference Statistics
The only conference game played to this point was last week's 37-16 win by the Greyhounds over Western New Mexico. Texas A&M-Kingsville and University of Texas of the Permian Basin are both 2-0, while Midwestern State and Texas A&M-Commerce are also undefeated. Eastern, West Texas A&M, and Oklahoma Panhandle State all split their first two games.
| Visiting Team |
Home Team |
Time |
Location |
| Oklahoma Panhandle State |
Western New Mexico |
1 p.m. |
Silver City, N.M. |
| Texas A&M-Commerce |
Eastern New Mexico |
2 p.m. |
Portales, N.M. |
| Midwestern State |
Texas A&M-Kingsville |
7 p.m. |
Kingsville, Texas |
| West Texas A&M |
UT Permian Basin |
7 p.m. |
Odessa, Texas |
| Angelo State |
Tarleton State |
7 p.m. |
Stephenville, Texas |
On the Run
Eastern New Mexico University Website
ENMU Athletics
ENMU Football
ENMU Roster
ENMU Schedule
ENMU Statistics
After last week, the Greyhounds lead the NCAA Division II with 455 rushing yards per game (Harding is second (433.5 ypg). Eastern actually leads the entire NCAA: United States Air Force Academy (432.5 ypg) tops the FBS Division I, James Madison (405.0 ypg) leads the FCS Division I, and Merchant Marine Academy (411.0 ypg) leads the NCAA Division III.
The Greyhounds are tied for sixth in Division II in total offense, ninth in time of possession, and 36
th in scoring offense. Junior fullback
Kamal Cass leads the NCAA Division II with 381 rushing yards, followed by Max Mickey (363 yards) from Sioux Falls.
D'Maujeric Tucker is third in the LSC in rushing, while
Tayshaun Gary is seventh, and
Wyatt Strand 11
th. The Greyhounds lead the league in time of possession at 35:38 per game and total offense (555 ypg).
Defensively
Eastern ranks fourth in the conference in rushing defense and third in third-down defense.
Brad Hardin's 22 tackles ranks third in the league, while his two stops for a loss rank 18
th.
Cory Harris is tied for sixth in the LSC with a pair of sacks, while
Todd Countee is tied for the LSC lead with three passes defended.
Special Teams
Bailey Hale connected on a 25-yard field goal against Western New Mexico and is nine-for-ten on point-after-touchdown attempts. ENMU ranks third in the LSC in kickoff coverage. Tucker is third in the LSC in kick returns, while
Chivasiay Gallagher ranks third in punt returns.
Meet the Lions
Texas A&M-Commerce Website
Lions Athletics
Lions Football
Lions Roster
Lions Schedule
Lions Statistics
Texas A&M-Commerce started the season with an impressive
win over national powerhouse Delta State (Gulf South Conference). The Lions rank fourth in the NCAA Division II in passing efficiency, fifth in turnover margin, and are tied for the lead in red-zone offense. A&M-Commerce is second in the LSC in scoring and total offense. They also lead the league in pass offense.
Quarterback Luis Perez is third in the country in pass efficiency.
Up Next
Next week the Eastern New Mexico University football team will visit
Angelo State. On October 1, the Hounds return to Al Whitehead Field at Greyhound Stadium for the Wagon Wheel Game against
West Texas A&M.
