Seahawks begin 2016 under the Friday night lights

Summary: The Salve Regina University football team faces the Worcester State University.

Match-up: Salve Regina Seahawks (0-0) versus the Worcester State Lancers (0-0).

Game date, time and site: Fri., Sep. 3, 2016; 7 p.m. @ John Coughlin Stadium (Worcester, Mass.)

Live stats: http://bit.ly/2bZpc7j

Video: http://bit.ly/2cm4fEN

Directions: http://wsulancers.com/information/directions/index

Ticket Info: $5 for adults, and $3 for senior citizens

Series edge: Lancers own a 6-4 advtange in the all-time series.

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• The last time the Seahawks played under the lights was on November 20, 2015 when the team came from behind to win the ECAC Clayton Chapman Bowl Championship 42-39.
• The Seahawks have a six-game winning streak in season openers.
• The Seahawks are 1-0 on September 3, having previously defeated Union (N.Y.) on this date in 2011 by a score of 25-22.

PLAYER TO WATCH

Salve Regina - Sam Pascale • RB • Sr. • Chesire, Conn. / Chesire

In 2015 Pascale set a new single-season record for Salve Regina with 1,482 rushing yards, besting the mark previously set by Mark DeBiasio - 1,461 yards in 1998. He had four 200+ yard performances in 2015.

CAPTAINS

• Seniors Brandan Basil (Northford, Conn.), Noah Drake (Needham, Mass.), Joey Farrar (Watertown, Mass.), Ethan Gambale (Mays Landing, N.J.), and Sam Pascale (Cheshire, Conn.) will serve as captains for the 2016 season.

• Kevin Gilmartin enters his fourth season as the head coach.

2016 Pre-season Coaches' Poll: