After a big homecoming victory, the Seawolves look to stay on a winning track in the Big South Conference.
The Seawolves head to Conway, South Carolina to battle the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Stony Brook. The game is Coastal Carolina’s homecoming, and the Chanticleers are sure to be fired up for the big game.
Coastal Carolina comes in with a 4-4 record, and they are 0-2 in the Big South. The Seawolves stand at 2-5 overall, but are 1-1 in conference. A win for Stony Brook would propel them into serious contention for a Big South regular season title.
The Chanticleers come into the game averaging over 177.8 rushing yards per game. The running game is led by three talented backs. Senior Arthur Sitton leads the team with 386 rush yards on 53 carries. Sophomore Eric O’Neal leads the team with 60 carries for 339 yards. Senior Jamie Fordham rounds out the trio with 301 yards on 49 carries. All three backs have accounted for seven combined rushing touchdowns.
The Seawolves will be looking to the legs of its talented running backs to carry the load on Saturday. Edwin Gowins leads the team with 564 rush yards and three touchdowns, while Conte Cuttino has 514 yards and a touchdown while carrying the ball 32 more times than Gowins.
Quarterback Zach MacDowall provides a dual threat to round out the Chanticleers offense. He has gained 236 rush yards on 48 carries. He is also 92 of 163 for 1,258 yards and 10 passing touchdowns a,d has also thrown only six interceptions.
Wide Receiver Brandon Whitley provides MacDowall’s deep threat. He has 20 receptions and three touchdowns, including a long of 63.
Senior Trent Usher provides a steady target. He has 23 receptions for 313 yards and two touchdowns.
The Seawolves Dayne Hoffman improved his overall numbers this season with his impressive showing on homecoming. Hoffman now has 1,022 pass yards to go along with six touchdowns and seven interceptions.
Dwayne Eley has led the Seawolves receiving corps this year. He has 28 receptions for 316 yards and one touchdown. Donald Lee has helped Hoffman stretch the field when he has time in the pocket. Lee has only 16 receptions, but he has compiled 251 yards and one touchdown. His long reception is 49 yards.
Sophomore safety Keon Cunningham is the most dynamic player on the Coastal Carolina defense. He has 25 total tackles, and leads the team with three interceptions, which he has returned for a total of 51 yards. He also has recovered a fumble and broken up four opposition pass plays.
The Seawolves defense is led by linebacker Tyler Santucci. He leads the team with 52 total tackles, six tackles behind the line of scrimmage, and he also has an interception.
The Big South battle takes place at Brooks Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:oopm.
