Lehigh returns to Iowa to face UNI in FCS playoffs
11/23/2010 11:25:00 PM | Football
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – No. 18/19 Lehigh returns to the FCS playoffs for the first time since 2004 as the Mountain Hawks travel to Cedar Falls, Iowa to battle the No. 16/16 Northern Iowa Panthers at UNI-Dome. The Mountain Hawks captured their ninth Patriot League championship in 2010 and enter the playoffs on a seven-game winning streak. Last weekend Lehigh downed Lafayette 20-13 in the 146th meeting of college football's most-played rivalry. Northern Iowa won the Missouri Valley Conference automatic berth and will make its sixth playoff appearance in the last ten years. The Panthers boast one of the nation's top rushing attacks and a tough defense. The winner of Saturday's game will meet No. 3 seed Delaware in the second round December 4 in Newark, Del.
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Lehigh and Northern Iowa will meet for the first time on the gridiron Saturday afternoon. The Mountain Hawks have met just one member of the Missouri Valley Conference all-time and that meeting came in the 2000 FCS playoffs when Lehigh traveled to Macomb, Ill. and walloped Western Illinois 37-7. Prior to this season, Lehigh had never played a game in the state of Iowa, but now the Mountain Hawks are making their second trip to Iowa in the last three months. Lehigh beat Drake 28-14 in its season opener.
Saturday's game gets underway at 1 p.m. (EST) from UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The contest will be broadcast live on ESPN Radio 1230 and 1320 as well as Lehighsports.com with Matt Ker and Steve Lomangino on the call. Pre-game coverage gets underway at noon.
Date:
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November 27, 2010
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Event:
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NCAA FCS Playoffs, First Round
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Opponent:
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No. 16/16 Northern Iowa Panthers
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Kickoff:
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1:00 p.m. (EST)
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Stadium:
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UNI-Dome/16,324/MondoTurf
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Location:
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Cedar Falls, Iowa
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Tickets:
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Tickets can be purchased by calling 610-7LU-GAME or through UNI
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Lehigh's Record:
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9-2 overall, 5-0 Patriot League
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UNI's Record
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7-4 overall, 6-2 Missouri Valley Conference
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Series:
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First meeting
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Television
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None
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Radio
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ESPN Radio 1230 and 1320 AM with Matt Kerr and Steve Lomangino beginning at noon (EST)
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Internet Broadcast:
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Lehighsports.com (audio), NCAA.com (video)
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Key Stats:
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• Lehigh is allowing just 14 points and 295 yards per game during its current win streak.
• The Mountain Hawks lead the Patriot League in scoring defense and rushing defense.
• Northern Iowa leads the MVC and ranks in the top-15 nationally in rushing offense, rushing defense and sacks.
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