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Game Day Central: Stony Brook

Towson (1-3, 0-2 CAA)
vs. Stony Brook (2-2, 1-0 CAA)
Oct. 8 - 7 p.m.
Unitas Stadium - Towson, Md.

GENERAL GAME INFO
When Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 7 p.m.
Where Towson, Maryland
Facility Johnny Unitas Stadium (11,196)
Tickets $40/$25/$15
Theme Breast Cancer Awareness
Gameday Sponsor MedStar Sports Mediciine
Community Partner The Red Devils
Student Group Partner Campus Rec and Club Sports
College Partner College of Business and Economics, College of Health Professionals
TV Comcast SportsNet
Brent Harris (PxP), Andy Gresh (Analyst) and Travis Thomas (Sideline)
Radio CBS Sports Radio 1300
Spiro Morekas (PxP) and Gordy Combs (Anaylyst)
Live Stats TowsonTigers.com

2-Minute Drill
  •  Towson returns to the friendly confines of Johnny Unitas® Stadium as it welcomes Stony Brook for Family Weekend.  Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on Comcast SportsNet.
  • This marks the second time in the past seven seasons the Tigers have played three of their first four games on the road.  Towson opened the 2010 season by playing three of their first four on the road, while the 2013 season opened with four of the first five games away from home.
  • The Oct. 8 date for the second home game is the latest since the 1994 Tigers did not play their second home game until Oct. 22.
  • Saturday's game is Breast Cancer Awareness Game.  The Tigers have partnered with The Red Devils for the game.  
  • Running back Darius Victor is coming off a game in which he scored four rushing touchdowns.  It was the first four TD game for a Tiger running back since Terrance West ran for five touchdowns against Eastern Illinois in the FCS Quarterfinals in 2013.
  • Fellow running back Shane Simpson ran for a career-high 106 yards against Richmond.  He opened the second half with a 47-yard run to set up a touchdown.
  • Simpson ranks 11th in the FCS in all-purpose yards at 154.5 yards per game.  His 417 kickoff return yards are the second most in the FCS.
  • Cornerback Justice Pettus-Dixon recorded his team-leading second interception to set up a second-quarter touchdown against Richmond.
  • Safety Keon Paye made six tackles in his first start of his career.
  • The Tigers hit the road for their final non-conference game of the season as they travel to Dartmouth Oct. 15.  Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m.

Key Info for October 8
  • Pregame Activities
    • Women's Soccer game vs. James Madison at 2 p.m. at the Tiger Soccer Complex.  The 25th Anniversary tailgate will take place after the game in Lot 19.
    • Student Affairs Crab Feast will take place in the Towson Center from 3:30-6:30 p.m.
    • College of Health Professionals tailgate on SECU Plaza at 3 p.m.
    • Campus Recreation tailgate in the Paviilion at 4 p.m.
    • Auxiliary Services tailgate in Lot 21 grass at 4 p.m.
    • SAE private reception in the Greene Turtle Tent 4-6 p.m.
    • College of Business and Education reception on the Dunn Terrace at 5:30 p.m.
    • Sports Management Pig Roast in the West Endzone at 6:30 p.m.
  • 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 4:30 p.m. for this weekend's game.
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Players Mentioned

Keon Paye

#12 Keon Paye

DB
6' 0"
Redshirt Freshman
Justice Pettus-Dixon

#17 Justice Pettus-Dixon

CB
5' 11"
Redshirt Freshman
Shane Simpson

#13 Shane Simpson

RB
5' 9"
Redshirt Freshman
Darius Victor

#7 Darius Victor

RB
5' 8"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Keon Paye

#12 Keon Paye

6' 0"
Redshirt Freshman
DB
Justice Pettus-Dixon

#17 Justice Pettus-Dixon

5' 11"
Redshirt Freshman
CB
Shane Simpson

#13 Shane Simpson

5' 9"
Redshirt Freshman
RB
Darius Victor

#7 Darius Victor

5' 8"
Senior
RB