DULUTH, Minn. (
csssaints.com) – The St. Scholastica football team begins its most important part of the season on Saturday with the start of Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) action at Greenville University (Ill.).
Where:
Francis Field – Greenville, Ill.
When:
Saturday at Noon
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Greenville Game Notes
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St. Scholastica Saints
Stats
Record: 0-1, 0-0 UMAC
Upper Midwest Athletic Conference: Standings | Stats
Last Action: The Saints fell in their season opener at No. 10 Saint John's University … It marked the third straight season-opening loss for the Saints … St. Scholastica was held to a program-low 52 yards of total offense, negative-seven yards rushing and tied for the fewest passing yards in a game … The Saints did set a program record for the most kick return yards in a contest (200) … Saturday's loss was also only the second time in program history the Saints were shutout and the first time it allowed an interception return and fumble return for a touchdown in the same game.
Against the UMAC: The Saints are 57-11 in conference games all-time, including 50-3 since 2011 … In conference road games, St. Scholastica is 25-1 since 2011 with that one loss coming at the University of Minnesota Morris last season … The Saints have not lost a conference opener since falling to Martin Luther College in 2010.
Olson Nearing 50: Junior wide out
Aaron Olson (Esko, Minn./Esko HS) is three receptions shy of 50 for his career … Olson had 44 of those 50 receptions last season … He had a pair of catches last week at Saint John's.
Senger Hits 100: Junior linebacker
Jonathan Senger (Buffalo, Minn./Buffalo HS) recorded his 100
th career tackle against the Johnnies last week … Senger led the team with 80 tackles a season ago.
UMAC Preseason Poll
1. St. Scholastica – 73 points (3 First Place Votes)
2. Northwestern – 72 points (5 First Place Votes)
3. MacMurray – 61 points
4. Eureka – 54 points (2 First Place Votes)
5. Westminster – 49 points
6. Greenville – 41 points
7. Crown – 35 points
8. Minnesota Morris – 30 points
9. Iowa Wesleyan – 21 points
10. Martin Luther – 14 points
Upcoming Opponent
Greenville Panthers
Record: 0-1, 0-0 UMAC
The Panthers opened their season last Thursday at Millikin University (Ill.) and were held out of the end zone in a 76-3 loss … Greenville had 160 yards of total offense, while allowing 601 yards, including 363 through the air … The Panthers have been projected to finish sixth in the conference this season after going 1-8 in the league last year … Greenville replaces plenty of players from last season including 2016 UMAC Defensive Player of the Year, safety Nicholas Morrow, who is currently on the Oakland Raiders 53-man roster … George Harris returns at quarterback, but did not play in the season opener … Instead, freshman Chris Knight was 10-of-20 for 57 yards … Senior wide receiver Derek Greifzu had six receptions in week one, while senior running back Jonny Pruiett ran for 34 yards … Defensively, not a single senior recorded a tackle last week … Freshman Luke Lambird recorded a team-high seven tackles.
Series Record: CSS leads 6-1
(Last Meeting: 49-21 CSS – 11/5/2016)
Series History: The Saints and Panthers have either played in the conference opener or the regular season finale each of the last six years with the Saints taking all six of those contests … CSS has scored at least 40 points in four of the last five meetings … In last year's regular season finale, both teams combined for 25 penalties, totaling 213 yards … Olson had three touchdown receptions.
Looking Ahead: The Saints have their home opener on Saturday, September 16 when they welcome Westminster College (Mo.) to Public Schools Stadium for a Noon kickoff.
