LA VERNE, CA — The University of La Verne football team (2-4, 0-4) celebrates homecoming Saturday with a 4 p.m. showdown against the Cal Lutheran Kingsmen (3-3, 2-2).

LAST TIME OUT

The University of La Verne Leopards fell to the Redlands Bulldogs on Saturday evening by a final score of 48-0. Ronald Ropke led the receiving corps with three catches for a team-high 78 yards, including a long reception of 43 yards. Noah Allen added 36 yards on one catch, while Jimmy Rumsey and Tyler McCown contributed four receptions each for 27 and 18 yards, respectively. Brooklyn Pasten led the defense with 12 total tackles, including 11 solo stops and a tackle for loss of six yards, marking his second consecutive game with double-digit tackles. Roger Price III followed with 11 solo tackles, while Jomar Brown and Devin Martin each recorded seven total tackles. Martin also made an impact in the backfield, recording two sacks for 15 yards lost and a quarterback hurry. Dylan Reiner added six tackles and a sack for eight yards, while Brown and Justin Mondini each contributed a pass breakup.

THE MATCHUP

The Kingsmen enter this game 3-3 overall and 2-2 in SCIAC play. Last week, Cal Lutheran came up a point short in their homecoming game against Pomona-Pitzer. As a team, they showcase a balanced offensive attack, recording 93 rushing yards and 227 passing yards per game, while boasting an 87% red zone scoring rate. On defense, they have been known to be gashed on the ground, as opponents are averaging well over triple digits. Despite the yardage discrepancy, the pass-to-rush touchdown allowed ratio is 10-2. Senior receiver Jimmy Rumsey is five touchdowns away from tying the program record, and will look to have a huge impact.

SERIES HISTORY

Since 2004, the Leopards are 5-18 against the Kingsmen, with the most recent matchup resulting in a 23-19 loss.

GAME INFORMATION

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Gates will open at 2:00 p.m. Canopies ARE NOT allowed in the stadium. Umbrellas are permitted only at the top row of the bleachers as long as they DO NOT BLOCK the press box's view of the field. Ice chests/coolers are not allowed in the stadium.

TICKETS

• Tickets can be purchased with CARD ONLY

PARKING

• Passes are required for any of the parking lots surrounding the Sports Science & Athletics Pavilion Facilities.

• If parked in the designated ADA parking spots, your vehicle must display the appropriate signage required.

• Please visit ParkMobile or visit our Permit Store to purchase a Visitor or Guest parking pass (Zone 981). A valid parking pass must be displayed to park on the University of La Verne campus 24/7.

TAILGATE

• NO TAILGATE LOT

• Fans are encouraged to attend the beer garden/pre-game party in the quad along with other homecoming activities on campus

CONCESSIONS

• Concessions are available at Corni's Corner at the south end of the bleachers

• Purchases can be made with cash or with card (4% surcharge)

FIELD ACCESS

• Field access is only granted to designated individuals with a valid field pass.

POST GAME

• Fans are not allowed on the field after the game unless they have been assigned a designated pass. Fans with a pass are allowed on the field after a 10-minute cooling-off period.

• Visiting spectators can greet their players at the south end of the stadium.

• La Verne fans can greet their players at the northeast end of the stadium near the theater.