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UC football gains WVU transfer Jordan Roberts
1/12/2010January 12, 2010 Roberts leaving WVU for UC by Jacob Messer For the Daily Mail MADISON - Former Kennedy Award winner Jordan Roberts has decided to transfer from West Virginia University to the University of Charleston, a family source confirmed Monday ... read more » -
Time for two teams? UC shut out of Division II playoffs
11/17/2009By Jim Workman Register-Herald Sports Writer What will it take for a second West Virginia Conference football team to make the NCAA Division II playoffs? It hasn’t happened yet. That doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t have already occurred. Despite having... read more » -
UC Football Gets Record Ninth Win
11/7/2009The University of Charleston shook off a two game losing streak by downing West Virginia Wesleyan, 57-25, before a Senior Day crowd of 1,033 at UC Stadium Saturday. The ninth win was a season record since UC resumed football in 2003. Junior quarterback Da... read more » -
UC football stunned by Glenville 14-12
10/31/2009The University of Charleston stumbled to its second defeat in as many weeks, allowing visiting Glenville to stuff the Golden Eagles NCAA Division II playoff hopes in a Pioneer 14-12 victory at UC Stadium Saturday. UC, undefeated before falling to West Lib... read more » -
UC Football no. 17 in national poll and no.7 regionally
10/26/2009WL #12, UC #17 In AFCA D-II Top 25 10/26/2009 (WACO, TX)-West Liberty moves up six spots to #12 in the American Football Coaches Association Division II Top 25 poll after the Hilltoppers won a wild 48-42 WVIAC showdown versus Charleston on Saturday. UC ... read more » -
UC football falls 48-42 to WLU in 2OTs
10/24/2009In an epic battle of WVIAC unbeatens, the University of Charleston fell to West Liberty Saturday, 48-42, in front of a Homecoming crowd of 2,600 fans at University of Charleston Stadium. In the second overtime, the Golden Eagles followed a Hilltopper 2-ya... read more » -
UC Football Up a Spot to No. 2 in Regional Rankings
10/19/2009Golden Eagles #2, Toppers #5 In 10/19 D-II Regional Rankings 10/19/2009 (INDIANAPOLIS)-The NCAA Division II Football Committee has released the October 19 Super Region I football poll and a pair of West Virginia Conference members are ranked in this week... read more » -
UC Football Breaks In To Top 10
10/19/2009The University of Charleston (8-0) makes their first top ten appearance as the Golden Eagles move up one spot to #10 in this week's American Football Coaches Association Division II Top 25. WVIAC co-leader West Liberty (7-1) climbs three spots to #18 in a... read more » -
UC Football handles NGU 34-7
10/17/2009The University of Charleston kept its unbeaten streak alive at North Greenville University, downing the Crusaders, 34-7. UC is 8-0 on the season, and will return to WVIAC action next week at 5-0. UC senior Aaron Higdon rushed for 119 yards on seven carrie... read more » -
UC Football Hold National Ranking at No. 11
10/12/2009UC #11, WL #21 In AFCA D-II Football Poll 10/12/2009 (WACO, TX)-For the first time in 2009, a pair of West Virginia Conference squads are listed in the American Football Coaches Association Division II Top 25. Unbeaten Charleston... read more » -
Blankenship still a contributor to the UC football program
10/11/2009Blankenship part of Charleston’s rise to D-II football prominence By Jim Workman Register-Herald Sports Writer CHARLESTON — Sure, Nick Blankenship’s vantage point has changed. He used to be in the trenches, with a hand on the ground, nose-to-nose with ... read more » -
UC Football Moves to 7-0 with Wild 59-43 Win over Seton Hill
10/11/2009In what was determined to be the highest combined score in WVIAC football history, the University of Charleston remained undefeated by downing host Seton Hill, 59-43 Saturday before 895 fans at Offutt Field. The No. 11 Golden Eagles moved to 7-0 overall, ... read more » -
UC Football No. 2 in first Super Region I Poll and 11th in AFCA National Poll
10/6/2009INDIANAPOLIS-The NCAA Division II Football Committee has released this year’s first poll. The top 10 teams for Super Region I are listed along with their overall record and their Division II won-lost record through games of October 3, 2009. No. 2 Charle... read more » -
Golden Eagles football takes care of business 37-7 at Fairmont
10/3/2009University of Charleston quarterback DaRante Hunter rushed for 72 yards and passed for another 102 as the 15th-rated Golden Eagles defeated host Fairmont State University 37-7. The Golden Eagles move to 6-0 on the season and 4-0 in the WVIAC. The Falcons f... read more » -
Quarterback Hunter earns WVIAC Player of Week in leading UC to win over Shepherd
9/28/2009The University of Charleston’s DaRante Hunter rushed for 115 yards and threw for 211 more in leading the Golden Eagles to a 30-17 victory over Shepherd University in Shepherdstown Saturday. For his effort Hunter earned his second WVIAC Offensive Player of... read more » -
Nationally ranked Golden Eagle football win at Shepherd
9/27/2009#20 Charleston (5-0, 3-0) remained unbeaten with a 30-17 road triumph at Shepherd (3-2, 2-1). Golden Eagle quarterback DaRante Hunter hit on 10 of 15 passes for 211 yards and also chipped in a game-high 115 rush yards. The junior increased his Division I... read more » -
Charleston Breaks Into AFCA Top 20
9/21/2009Ouachita Baptist (Ark.), fresh off a 24-14 upset of then-No. 16 Valdosta State (Ga.), and Charleston (W.Va.) enter the AFCA Division II Coaches’ Top 25 Poll for the first time in their programs' history. Charleston is 4-0 and ranked No. 20 while Ouachita B... read more » -
Sherrill garners WVIAC Special Teams Player of the Week
9/20/2009Wes Sherrill, Charleston, 6-2, 180, Jr., K/P, Charlottesville, VA. Sherrill was a perfect 7-for-7 on point after tries and drilled a 37-yarder with his only field goal attempt during the Golden Eagles' 52-14 win over Concord. He also played a key role in... read more » -
Schaible named WVIAC Defensive Player of the Week
9/20/2009Ted Schaible, Charleston, 6-4, 265, Sr., DL, Cincinnati, OH. Schaible played a large role in stifling Concord's high-powered attack with seven tackles, including three for loss, and a 35-yard fumble return. The senior defensive lineman also chipped in wi... read more » -
Golden Eagles football keeps it rolling with lopsided victory
9/19/2009The University of Charleston moved to 4-0 overall on the season, and 2-0 in the WVIAC by steamrolling its way to a 52-14 victory over Concord University Saturday, before a Fas-Chek Day enhanced crowd of 8,891 fans. After Concord took a 7-0 lead on a one y... read more » -
Golden Eagles football keeps it rolling with lopsided victory
9/19/2009Golden Eagles football keeps it rolling with lopsided victory The University of Charleston moved to 4-0 overall on the season, and 2-0 in the WVIAC by steamrolling its way to a 52-14 victory over Concord University Saturday, before a Fas-Chek Day enhanced... read more » -
Williams named Co-Defensive Player of the Week
9/13/2009LeDominque Williams played a major role as Charleston blanked archrival West Virginia State 35-0 with seven tackles and a forced fumble...He also had three tackles for loss and a pair of sacks to keep the Golden Eagles unbeaten at 3-0.... read more » -
Hunter’s four rushing touchdowns leads UC to dominant win over State in football
9/12/2009Hunter’s four rushing touchdowns leads UC to dominant win over State in football INSTITUTE, W.Va. – University of Charleston quarterback DaRante Hunter rushed for a modern-day school record four touchdowns to lead the Golden Eagles to a decisive 35-0 vict... read more » -
University of Charleston posts wild road win
9/5/2009University of Charleston posts wild road win RALEIGH, N.C. – Andre Higgins caught a 9-yard DaRante Hunter pass for a touchdown in the third overtime against St. Augustine, then caught the two-point conversion, for the 43-41 University of Charleston win ov... read more » -
Hunter named WVIAC Player of the Week
9/2/2009Hunter named WVIAC Player of the Week -DaRante Hunter, Charleston, 5-9, 175, Jr., Sarasota, FL: The junior quarterback sparked the Golden Eagles' 31-14 win over nationally ranked Tusculum...Hunter rushed 16 times for 128 yards and a score...He was also u... read more » -
Win over Tusculum will push Charleston
9/2/2009WVIAC Sports Monday August 31, 2009 Win over Tusculum will push Charleston by Jack Bogaczyk Daily Mail Sports Editor Advertiser CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The last time a football team from Charleston's college campus on the south bank of the Kanawha River ... read more » -
WVC notebook: Possible UC national ranking means little
9/2/2009September 1, 2009 WVC notebook: Possible UC national ranking means little Voters in the NCAA Division II football poll, scheduled for release later this week, likely will give serious thought to the University of Charleston. By Mike Whiteford Staff wr... read more » -
Rousing Opener for UC
8/30/2009August 29, 2009 Rousing opener for UC: Hunter leads Golden Eagles to impressive win over No. 23 Tusculum By Rick Ryan Since reviving its football program in 2003, the University of Charleston a couple times thought it had snatched signature victories... read more » -
Opener a big opportunity for UC
8/7/2009The next step for Tony DeMeo at the University of Charleston might be an upset win over a nationally ranked opponent. By Michael Polak, Charleston Gazette The next step for Tony DeMeo at the University of Charleston might be an upset win over a nationa... read more » -
UC no longer WVC's football patsy
8/3/2009by Mike Casazza, Daily Mail sports writer WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. - The way Tony DeMeo remembers it, one of the first exploratory phone calls he made as the University of Charleston football coach prior to the 2005 season was to Shepherd Coach Monte Cater. ... read more » -
Higdon becoming impact player at UC
4/8/2009Charleston spring football by Jack Bogaczyk, Daily Mail Sports Editor CHARLESTON, W.Va. Tony DeMeo, a man of many quips who himself never will be confused in the height department with fellow New York native Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, has what he calls a "L... read more » -
DeMeo not content with UC's success
4/2/2009by Jim Workman for the Charleston Gazette Going into his fifth season as head football coach at the University of Charleston, Tony DeMeo is pleased with the program but not completely satisfied. "We've had a good body of work over four years," DeMeo... read more » -
DeMeo's Florida connections paying off for Golden Eagles
2/10/2009Rich Stevens, Charleston Daily Mail If you ask Terry Parker High Coach Jim Scible whether two of his former players - quarterback Ellis McGhee and wide receiver Paul Blair - can play at the University of Charleston, you can believe his answer. "I th... read more » -
UC switches gears, wins big
10/20/2008By Rick Ryan Assistant Sports Editor Now wait a minute. Isn't UC the team that runs the ball? You'd have never known it by watching Saturday's showdown with Seton Hill. Terrance Spencer caught three long scoring passes from DaRante' Hunter in the firs... read more » -
New News Feature!
10/15/2008There is a new news feature on the UC website. With RSS feeds and segmenting of news, now you will be able to get your news more quickly. Athletic news will be able to be posted to the Athletics newsroom and the newsroom for the related sport simulta... read more »
