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Clarion Golden Eagles

Clarion Golden Eagles

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The Clarion Golden Eagles are the athletic teams that represent Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion (known before July 2022 as Clarion University of Pennsylvania), located in Clarion, Pennsylvania, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Golden Eagles are members of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) for 13 of 14 varsity sports; the wrestling team competes in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) as a member of the NCAA's Division I. The Golden Eagles have been a member of the PSAC since its foundation in 1951.

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Notable former Golden Eagles include Kurt Angle NCAA Division I Wrestling Champion and Olympic Wrestler; former UFC Champion Frankie Edgar who was a four-time NCAA Division I tournament qualifier; Reggie Wells, NFL offensive lineman; Cy Young winner Pete Vukovich; and Men's NCAA Division I Basketball Champion Coach at Kentucky John Calipari, a point guard for Clarion University from 1980-1982.

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National championships

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Football

Clarion has made one appearance in the NCAA Division II football playoffs; their record is 2–1.[3]

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The team defeated the East Carolina Pirates in the 1952 Lions Bowl, 13–6.

Wrestling

Main article: Clarion Golden Eagles wrestling

Men's Basketball

Main article: Clarion Golden Eagles men's basketball

References

  1. [1]
    Clarion University Brand Manual (PDF). Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  2. [2]
    "NCAA Division II Women's Swimming and Diving Championship Results" (PDF). NCAA.org. NCAA. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  3. [3]
    "1996 NCAA Division II National Football Championship Bracket" (PDF). NCAA.org. NCAA. p. 14. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
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