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Game Day Central: New Hampshire

Towson (1-5, 0-3 CAA)
vs. New Hampshire (4-3, 3-1 CAA)
Oct. 22 - 3:30 p.m.
Unitas Stadium - Towson, Md.

GENERAL GAME INFO
When Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.
Where Towson, Maryland
Facility Johnny Unitas Stadium (11,196)
Tickets $40/$25/$15
Theme Homecoming
Gameday Sponsor OrderUp
Community Partner Special Olympics MD
Student Group Partner Black Student Union
College Partner College of Fine Arts and Communications
TV Comcast SportsNet
Chick Hernandez (PxP) and Andy Gresh (Analyst)
Radio CBS Sports Radio 1300
Spiro Morekas (PxP) and Gordy Combs (Anaylyst)
Live Stats TowsonTigers.com

2-Minute Drill
  • Towson returns to conference play as it welcomes New Hampshire to Unitas Stadium for Homecoming.  Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on Comcast SportsNet.
  • The Tigers will honor four decades of football as Towson will honor the 1976, 1986, 1996 and 2006 teams during Saturday's game.
  • The two teams are meeting for the first time since the 2013 season.
  • The Tigers are just 3-7 in the all-time series with the Wildcats, but have won each of the last three meetings.
  • Scoring has not been a problem for the Tigers in the three-game winning streak as they are averaging 54.7 points over that span.
  • True freshman Deshaun Wethington rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown against Dartmouth.  He was first true freshman over 100 yards since Darius Victor in 2013
  • The 145 yards is also the most by a true freshman since Terrance West ran for 261 yards against New Hampshire in 2011.
  • The duo of Andre Dessenberg and Christian Summers combined for 23 catches for 280 yards against Dartmouth.  Dessenberg had 12 grabs, one off the school record, while Summers had 11 catches.  Both players had 140 receiving yards.
  • Quarterback Ellis Knudson threw for 305 yards at Dartmouth.  It was his second 300-yard passing game this season.  He is the first QB since Peter Athens in 2013 to have multiple 300-yard passing games in a season.
  • The Tiger defense held Dartmouth to just 255 yards.  It is the lowest total allowed this season.
  • The Tigers close out the month of October by traveling to face Delaware on Oct. 29.  Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on Comcast SportsNet.

Key Info for October 22
  • Pregame Activities
    • Alumni Association Tailgating Festival will be located on the lower practice fields behind the soccer field.
    • College of Fine Arts and Communications tailgate will take place on the Dunn Terrace.
  • Entering the Stadium
    • All fans entering Johnny Unitas® Stadium in 2016 will be subject to new security measures. 
    • Metal-detector wands will be utilized at all entrances into the stadium.
    • Please allow extra time to enter prior to the game.
  • Bag Policy
    • Backpacks, small purses, diaper bags, etc. will be permitted at Johnny Unitas ® Stadium and are subject to search.
    • However, any bags exceeding 14"x11"x4" will NOT be permitted in the Stadium and can be placed at claim check.
  • Claim Check
    • Claim checks will be available at the North and South gates for any items that are not permitted inside Johnny Unitas® Stadium.
    • Strollers are permitted inside Johnny Unitas ® Stadium, however, must be stored in designated areas.
  • Player Will Call
    • Towson player will call will now be located in the South Unitas ticket window located on the press box side of the stadium.
  • Bill Bateman's Bistro Tailgate in Lot 13
    • Opens 4 hours prior to kickoff. Food and beer specials go up until game time and ALL Tiger Fans are welcome, 21 and over with proper ID to drink. During the game, the Greene Turtle will be hosting fans in the east end zone of the track in the Greene Turtle Tent. The tent will open 45 minutes prior to kickoff and close at the end of the game. Food and beer specials will be available to all fans 21 and over.
  • Family Zone in East Endzone
    • Towson's new Family Zone will be located on the track in the East endzone. This year's features in the Family Zone will include a moon bounce, face painting, and photo opportunities with player cut outs and Doc the Tiger.
  • Parking
    • Permit parking (season ticket holders) are now located in lot 21 and 21a. General parking is FREE on a first-come-first-served basis for lots 13 and 14. Game day parking permits will be required to park in Lots 19, 20 and 21. Lots 13, 14 and all core campus garages and non-resident lots will be available for General Parking 4 hours prior to game time. No permit is required for these areas. Once the general parking in lots 13 & 14 near the stadium fill, general parkers will be redirected to the Union or Glen garages.
  • Student Tickets
    • No more ticket vouchers. Towson students present their OneCard when entering and all OneCards will be run through a ticket scanner to verify admission. Only valid and active OneCards are accepted. Students can use meal points at the concession stands within Johnny Unitas Stadium, however, meal equivalency use will not be allowed.
  • Tailgating
    • New tailgating maps have been added to Game Day Central, as well as the University's full tailgating policy.
  • Tents
    • Due to safety concerns, tents will be allowed in all lots EXCEPT Lot 14.
  • Tiger Walk
    • The team will meet and greet fans, as well as the Towson marching band, between tailgating lots 13 and 14, walk around the east end of Johnny Unitas Stadium. Once the Tigers reach the other side of the Stadium, the Towson drum line, as well as fans from the upper lots, will walk down Osler Drive to the locker room. Tiger Walk is scheduled for 1 p.m. for this weekend's game.
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Players Mentioned

Deshaun Wethington

#4 Deshaun Wethington

RB
5' 10"
Freshman
Andre Dessenberg

#18 Andre Dessenberg

WR
6' 3"
Senior
Ellis Knudson

#8 Ellis Knudson

QB
6' 2"
Redshirt Sophomore
Christian Summers

#25 Christian Summers

WR
6' 3"
Senior
Darius Victor

#7 Darius Victor

RB
5' 8"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Deshaun Wethington

#4 Deshaun Wethington

5' 10"
Freshman
RB
Andre Dessenberg

#18 Andre Dessenberg

6' 3"
Senior
WR
Ellis Knudson

#8 Ellis Knudson

6' 2"
Redshirt Sophomore
QB
Christian Summers

#25 Christian Summers

6' 3"
Senior
WR
Darius Victor

#7 Darius Victor

5' 8"
Senior
RB