Game Notes

Opponent: #24 Grand Valley State
Time: Thursday, September 3rd; 6:00 PM CST
Location: Lubbers Stadium; Allendale, Michigan

Bolivar, Mo. - The Southwest Baptist University football team will open up their 2015 season at #24 Grand Valley State on Thursday, September 3 with a 7:00 p.m. kickoff time. The Bearcats are coming off of a 4-7 (1-7 GLVC) record last season, but look to build on last year's success with new head football coach Robert Clardy. The meeting between the Lakers and Bearcats marks the first time these teams have played.

Quick Hits
• SBU returns 20 starters from last year's team, including 9 starters from last year's record breaking offense
• Nathan Mourik currently sits 3rd all-time at SBU in receiving touchdowns (17), 5th in receiving yards (2,336), and 5th in receptions (145)
• Derwyn Lauderdale currently sits 2nd all-time at SBU in receptions (235), 3rd in receiving yards (2,515), and 5th in receiving touchdowns (12)
• Nathan Mourik needs 611 yards to break the all-time receiving yards record at SBU
• Derwyn Lauderdale needs 432 yards to break the all-time receiving yards record and 51 receptions to break the all-time receptions record at SBU