Posted: Mar 26, 2021
This Week for the Saints
Saturday, March 27
at 9 Marian (Ind.)
2:05 PM | Indianapolis, Ind. | St. Vincent Field
THE GAME
The Saints (2-2, 1-2) will face ninth-ranked Marian (Ind.) (3-1, 2-1) on the road this week. The game is scheduled for a 2:05 p.m. Siena Heights started the season 0-2 with two tough, close losses to Concordia (Mich.) (10-7) and Indiana Wesleyan (17-14).
LAST TIME OUT
The Saints broke a program record for the most points scored in a game in the 65-0 win over Madonna to improve to a 2-2 overall mark on the season.
Last time out, the Knights defeated Indiana Wesleyan 23-14. Marian scored first to take a 7-0 lead in the first quarter and held onto the lead until the third quarter when the Wildcats scored a 78-yard touchdown pass to take a slime, 14-13 lead before Marian scored 10 unanswered points for the win.
SERIES HISTORY
The Knights hold an 8-0 advantage in the series against the Saints. This will be the fourth meeting between the teams in Indianapolis. The last time at Marian, the Knights edged the Saints 27-21 in the 2017 season. For the past two years, the teams have met in Adrian, Michigan.
Marian has outscored Siena Heights 32.88-13.38 on average since the teams have met in 2012. The smallest margin of victory was three points (27-24, 2013) and the largest margin of victory was 45 points (59-14. 2016).
LEADING THE SAINTS
Tyler Knecht is 46-63 for 575 yards and six touchdowns through the air. Jared Jordan has 54 carries for 266 yards and a touchdown to lead in the ground game. Jamon Benson II has scored twice while scampering for 132 yards with 21 carries. Ethan LoPresto has a season-long rush of 72 yards and two touchdowns. Hayden Lehmann also scored twice on the ground. Eric Williams II leads the receiving corps with four touchdown grabs and 280 yards on the season. He is averaging 70 yards a game.
Kole Murlin leads the team with 56 tackles on the season. He also has 4.0 tackles for loss and one sack. Gabe Callery has 29 tackles and an interception on the season. Trenton Morrow has two picks and 26 tackles. Anthony Secchi is 2/5 in field goals with a season-long of 25 yards. Eric Williams II leads in kick returns with 241 yards. Mitch Howell has 45 punt return yards while Gabe Callery has 44 yards on punt returns.
LEADING THE KNIGHTS
Frankie Young leads the Knights under center with 918 yards on 49-88 passing with nine touchdown tosses and only one interception. Money Woods leads on the ground with 51 carries for 253 yards and a touchdown. He is averaging 5.0 yards per rush. Corey Johnson is another threat in the running game with 251 yards on 55 carries and two touchdowns. His average per carry is 4.6 yards. Ben Stevens leads the receivers with 315 yards on 10 catches. He has caught a team-leading three touchdown passes and averages 78.8 yards per game. Johnny William also has three touchdown catches and 246 receiving yards on the year. Jacob Pressler caught three touchdown passes and has accumulated 219 yards.
Logan Blake leads the defense with 35 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, four sacks, and two picks. Sir'Zion has 31 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, a sack, and two interceptions. Ricky Kwak leads the team with three interceptions on the year. Merrick Strykowski is 6/9 in field goals with a season-long 40-yard make. Jalen Jennings leads the Knights with 177 kick-off return yards. Ben Stevens leads in punt returns with 97 yards.
The game is scheduled for a 2:05 p.m., kickoff. Fans can follow the action via live stats and video. The game will also be broadcasted on WLEN online or by tuning into 96.5 FM The Cave live or online Saturday afternoon.
