Clarion Golden Eagles | |
University: | Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion |
Association: | NCAA |
Conference: | PSAC (primary) MAC (wrestling) |
Division: | Division II (primary) Division I (wrestling) |
Director: | Dr. Wendy Snodgrass |
Location: | Clarion, Pennsylvania |
Teams: | 15 |
Mens Teams: | 6 |
Womens Teams: | 9 |
Stadium: | Memorial Stadium |
Basketballarena: | Waldo S. Tippin Gymnasium |
Nickname: | Golden Eagles |
Pageurl: | https://clariongoldeneagles.com/ |
The Clarion Golden Eagles are the athletic teams that represent Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion (known before July 2022 as 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 Mid-American Conference (MAC) as a member of the NCAA's Division I. The Golden Eagles have been a member of the PSAC since its foundation in 1951.
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.
Men's sports (6)
Women's sports (9)
NCAA | Division II | Women's Swimming and Diving (3)[1] | 1984 | UC Irvine | 262–212 |
UC Davis | 285–227 | ||||
1986 | Cal State Northridge | 428–283 |
Clarion has made one appearance in the NCAA Division II football playoffs; their record is 2–1.[2]
First Round Quarterfinals Semifinals | W, 42–29 W, 23–31 L, 18–19 | |||
Playoff Record | 2–1 | |||
See main article: Clarion Golden Eagles wrestling.
See main article: Clarion Golden Eagles men's basketball.