Pioneers Hit Road to Battle Hawks
Alfred State (0-1) at Hartwick (1-0)
2nd meeting, Hartwick defeated Alfred State 45-0 last season.
September 8th * 5 p.m. * Wright Stadium
| Alfred State | Hartwick | |
| 2017 Record (Overall/Conference) | 1-9 (1-6 ECFC) | 3-7 (2-5 Empire 8) |
| 2018 Offensive Numbers |
21 points/game 375 yds/game 76 rushing yds/game 299 pass yds/game |
28 points/game 407 yds/game 180 rushing yds/game 227 pass yds/game |
| 2018 Defensive Numbers | 49 points/game
465 yds/game 235 rushing yds/game 230 pass yds/game |
24 points/game
298 yds/game 64 rushing yds/game 234 pass yds/game |
| Players to Watch | WR #5 Jalen Long | QB #15 Bryce Macina |
| LB #35 Brandon Davis | WR #9 Connor Darmetko | |
| C #70 Devon Clark | LB #35 Mark Hackett | |
| DB #32 Austin Parker | LB #42 Joshua Wilcox | |
| DL #8 Joe Gibson | RB #22 Ronald Ballard |
Scouting Alfred State:
- The Pioneers couldn't get the offense going in the 1st half but were able to put together three scoring drives in the 2nd half in a 49-21 loss to UMass Dartmouth in their season opener. The Pioneer offense accumulated 375 total yards with 299 yards coming in the air.
- Jalen Long had a monster day for the Pioneers offense. He caught nine passes for 173 yards and a score. Dashown Wilson finished the day 16 for 32 for 299 yards and two scores.
- Newcomer Ronnie Clark was impressive as well. He had 17 carries, gained 50 yards, and scored on a 24 yard run.
- John Lauretti picked up right where he ended the 2017 season with a solid defensive effort. He was credited with eight tackles (3 for a loss) and a sack.
- Michael Zimmerman was another key contributor. He led the team with 10 tackles and punted seven times for an average of 37.9 including a long of 61.
- The Pioneers were slowed down by nine 1st half penalties and three turnovers.
- Winning the turnover battle and getting off to a faster start will be key to success vs. Hartwick.
Scouting Hartwick:
- Hartwick won a tight battle over Wilkes 28-24 last week to open up the season.
- The Hawks have been primarily a passing team in the past but used a balanced attack (180 rushing and 227 passing) in their contest vs. Wilkes.
- Ron Ballard had a big game in the opener when he rushed for 173 yards and the go-ahead touchdown in the 4th quarter
- Bryce Macina passed for 227 yards and three touchdowns. He connected with Connor Darmetka and Dylan Mucci for 103 yards each.
- Mark Hackett led the Hawks with 11 tackles.
- Hartwick committed only three penalties last week and didn't turn the ball over.
Around the ECFC:
Current Standings:
Maritime: 1-0
Alfred State: 0-1
Anna Maria: 0-1
Castleton: 0-1
Dean: 0-1
Gallaudet: 0-1
Husson: 0-1
Games this week:
Friday 9/7: Mass Maritime at Maritime & Anna Maria at Nichols
Saturday 9/8: Alfred State at Hartwick, Western Connecticut State at Dean, Gallaudet at Greensboro, Husson at U of New England, Castleton at Fitchburg State.
Game Day Information:
Up Next: Alfred State host the University of Rochester next weekend for a 1 p.m. start while Hartwick travels to King's College.