The Clarion Golden Eagles are the athletic teams that represent the 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 Eastern Wrestling League (EWL) 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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History
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.
Conferences
- 1908-1950: Independent
- 1951-present: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
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Varsity teams
List of teams
National championships
Team
Individual sports
Football
Clarion has made one appearance in the NCAA Division II football playoffs; their record is 2-1.
The team defeated the East Carolina Pirates in the 1952 Lions Bowl, 13-6.
Wrestling
References
External links
- Official website
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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