GAME #8
Western Oregon (4-3, 2-1 GNAC) at Simon Fraser (0-5, 0-3 GNAC)
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2015 at 1 p.m. PT
Burnaby, B.C. - Swangard Stadium

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Western Oregon plays its final road game of the regular season this Saturday, Oct. 24, against Simon Fraser at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, B.C. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. PT.

TICKETS -Fans heading to Canada for the game can purchase tickets at Swangard Stadium on the 24^th. Adults tickets are $10, visiting students get in for $5 while youths/seniors (65 ) are $2. Tickets for remaining WOU home games for 2015 are on sale at
WOUWolves.com/WOUtickets. The Wolves have three home games remaining at McArthur Field Oct. 31 vs. Azusa Pacific (1 p.m.), Nov. 7 vs. South Dakota Mines (3:30 p.m.) and Nov. 14 vs. Humboldt State (1 p.m.).

VS. SIMON FRASER -Saturday's game in the 30^th all-time meeting between the Wolves and the Clan. Western Oregon holds a 19-11 advantage overall and has not lost to SFU since the Clan became the first NCAA school in Canada.

LOOKING AT THE CLAN -Simon Fraser returns to home after a 19-0 shutout loss last Saturday at South Dakota Mines. The Clan are winless on the season at 0-5 overall and 0-3 in the GNAC. Redshirt senior quarterback Ryan Stanford surpassed the 1,000-yard mark through the air last week. He has thrown for 1,036 yards and six touchdowns. Justin Buren is the featured receiver, leading the team in catches (19) and yard (316). On the ground, the duo of Ante Milanovic-Litre (224 yards) and John Hayden (123 yards) have the majority of the carries. The Brothers Herdman - Jordan and Justin - have combined for 116 total tackles including 14.5 tackles for loss.

GAMEDAY HASHTAG:#WOUvsSFU -Fans and media are encouraged to use the hashtag #WOUvsSFU when posting social media content related to the football game between the Wolves and the Lions.

"I JUST LOVE SHANE" -Joey from the 1953 western movie "Shane" must have known 62 years in advance that WOU linebacker Shane Kuenzi would be pretty good. The GNAC Defensive Player of the Week, Kuenzi led Western Oregon with 11 tackles in the Wolves' 31-25 win over Central Washington. He made a key play in the fourth quarter, tackling Quincy Carter on fourth down that stunted the Wildcats' potential winning drive.

I'LL TAKE "WOLVES THROUGH THE AIR" FOR $200, ALEX -Western Oregon leads the GNAC in passing, averaging 243.9 yards per game. The Wolves are tied for second in turnover margin (0.14 per game/ 1).

YOU GET A PASS, AND YOU GET A PASS, AND YOU GET A PASS -Fourteen different players have caught a pass for Western Oregon this season. Eleven of the 14 have caught at least three passes, led byPaul Reviswith 28 grabs for 478 yards. Seven different players have caught at least one touchdown pass with Andy Avgi leading the team with four.

"THAT DAY, FOR NO PARTICULAR REASON, I DECIDED TO GO FOR A LITTLE RUN" - Running back Malik Braxton carried 21 times for 131 yards and a touchdown to lead the Wolves' season-high 213 yards of rushing offense against Central Washington. Braxton is second for the Wolves in rushing, averaging 38.2 yards per game.

60% OF THE TIME, THEY SCORE IN THE SECOND HALF, EVERY TIME -WOU has scored 103 of its 167 points in the second half this season. In comparison, opponents have scored 70 points in the second half.

REVIS: STILL MOVING ON UP -Sophomore wide receiver Paul Revis was limited to two carries for 24 yards and one kick return for 35 yards. The sophomore enters the week ranked fifth in the GNAC with 133.4 all-purpose yards per game and second with 68.3 receiving yards per game. In the NCAA Division II stats, Revis ranks fifth with his 18.6 yards per punt return.

"IT'S THE TOP SPOT, KID" -However you feel about Coach Tony D'Amato from the 1999 movie "Any Given Sunday", he's right about the quarterback position. For WOU, they have three quarterbacks capable of running the offense. Last week, Philip Fenumiai completed 13 of 19 passes for 176 yards and two touchdowns in his first start. Trey Shimabukuro and David Sowards both dressed, but did not see action against CWU.

LOOKING AHEAD: BACK TO THE FUTURE STYLE -Western Oregon opens a three-game home stand to close out the regular season beginning on Halloween against Azusa Pacific.

2015 IN REVIEW

COMEBACK CUT DOWN BY JACKS:Humboldt State scored the first 19 points of the game and held off a Western Oregon comeback to post 29-20 victory in a rare week one GNAC contest. Western Oregon got on the board late in the first quarter when quarterbackTrey Shimabukurofound Andy Agvi on a 16-yard touchdown pass with 4:02 left in the first half. The Wolves cut the lead to five when Shimabukuro foundPaul Revisfor a 33-yard touchdown strike before the Lumberjacks scored the next 10 points to close out the game. Shimabukuro completed 26 of 38 for 368 yards and three touchdowns to lead Western Oregon. Revis caught six balls for 116 yards and a score.

WOLVES CAPITILIZE ON SECOND HALF CHANCES AGAINST SFU:Western Oregon trailed Simon Fraser in nearly every statistical category except touchdowns and the final score as the Wolves beat the Clan, 31-14, at McArthur Field. Simon Fraser outgained Western Oregon in total offense 442 to 294, including 333 passing yards by quarterback Ryan Stanford, but the Wolves scored the final four touchdowns of the score to come back from a 14-6 deficit midway through the third quarter. The Wolves came within 14-12 on their next possession withTrey ShimabukurofindingDaniel Thomasfor a 23-yard touchdown reception. Western Oregon took the lead for good when Shimabukuro foundWesley Grayfor a 32-yard touchdown strike with 14:02 left and made it a 25-18 game when he foundKamakana Apelufor the 35-yard scoring pass.Danny Hankinspunctuated the win when he intercepted Stanford with just over a minute left, returning the ball 99 yards for a touchdown. Shimabukuro completed 18 of 28 for 233 yards and three touchdowns for Western Oregon. Gray caught six balls for 69 yards and a touchdown.Shane Kuenzieach had 10 tackles.

HAIL HANKINS -WOU defensive backDanny Hankinswas named GNAC Defensive Player of the Week 2. The Portland, Ore. native made eight tackles, broke up two passes and had a 99-yard pick-six in the final minutes to seal Western Oregon's 31-14 home win over Simon Fraser..

CWU'S SCORE BARRAGE SINKS WOLVES ON ROAD:Central Washington came home after two weeks on the road and scored 40 points in the first half to get past Western Oregon 40-19 at Tomlinson Stadium. AfterPhillip Fenumiaiopened scoring with a five-yard run four minutes into the game, the Wildcats scored 40 unanswered points. Western Oregon scored two second half touchdowns, one on aJoe Harristhree-year run and aDaniel Thomassix-yard reception. Western Oregon outgained Central Washington on offense 331-300.Trey Shimabukuroled WOU by completing 23 of 46 for 293 yards and a touchdown.Paul Revisled six WOU receivers with 76 yards on seven catches.

WOLVES STYMIED AT PSU:The near upset that Western Oregon put together last year wouldn't be repeated as Portland State's vaunted defense held the Wolves in a 31-0 loss at Providence Park. The Wolves put together 224 yards of total offense, but the Vikings forced 12 punts and picked off WOU quarterbacks three times. Western Oregon held their own early, with the No. 17 (Division I-FCS) Vikings not scoring until Alex Kuresa scored on a two-yard run with 9:51 left in the first half. Western Oregon quarterbackTrey Shimabukurocompleted 18 of 35 passes for 182 yards with two interceptions.Maurice McSwaincaught two passes for 52 yards andDaniel Thomascaught four balls for 44 yards.

HARRIS CARRIES WOU PAST DIXIE:A career day by running backJoe Harrisled Western Oregon as they rolled to the 42-24 win over Dixie State at Hansen Stadium. Harris rushed for 90 yards on 18 carries and scored a career best three rushing touchdowns, all of which came after WOU interceptions. Dixie State took the early one, taking a 10-0 lead after one quarter. It was the Wolves' game from there, though, as they scored 42 straight points. Harris gave WOU the lead with his four-yard touchdown run with 2:54 left in the second quarter.Paul Revismade it a 21-10 game when he caught a 32-yard touchdown pass fromDavid Sowardswith four minutes gone in the third quarter. Western Oregon poured it on with three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, two by Harris and an 81-yard punt return for a touchdown by Revis with 10:56 to go.

WOLVES GET PAST NO. 6 UNA -Two timely interceptions byJonathan Brelandproved to be momentum changers as Western Oregon upset No. 6 ranked North Alabama 24-22 at McArthur Field. Breland finished with two of the Wolves' three interceptions as they forced the Lions to turn the ball over five times in the driving rain. After the Wolves converted a fumble into a 39-yardJesse CorreaField goal, Breland picked Luke Wingo to start a seven-play, 37-yard drive that ended onPaul Revis' 15-yard touchdown pass toDevin Williamson a fake field goal with 4:08 left in the first quarter. Quarterback Phillip Fenumia'i used a 13-yard keeper to take the 17-16 lead and then foundAndy Avgifor an eight-yard touchdown pass with 4:35 to go. The Lions marched to the Western Oregon 23-yard line before Breland stepped up to intercept Wingo with 1:04 left to close out the game.David Sowardscompleted 11 of 22 for 155 yards to lead Western Oregon while Fenumia'i completed 5 of 8 for 57 yards and rushed for 60 more yards on seven carries. Revis caught three passes for 90 yards.

CARDIAC WOLVES WIN AGAIN - For the second straight week, Western Oregon held off a late drive by their opponent to secure the win, this time a 31-25 GNAC victory over Central Washington at McArthur Field. Malik Braxton led the WOU offense as he carried for 131 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. Fenumia'i completed 13 of 19 passes for 176 yards and two touchdowns. Western Oregon's Shane Kuenzi led all defensive players with 11 tackles, including an assisted tackle on the fourth quarter stop.