Clarion Golden Eagles
The Clarion Golden Eagles are the athletic teams that represent Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion, located in Clarion, Pennsylvania, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Golden Eagles are members of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for 13 of 14 varsity sports; the wrestling team competes in the Mid-American Conference as a member of the NCAA's Division I. The Golden Eagles have been a member of the PSAC since its foundation in 1951.
History
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.Conferences
- 1908–1950: Independent
- 1951–present: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Varsity teams
List of teams
Men's sports- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming and diving
- Wrestling
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Individual sports
Football
Clarion has made one appearance in the NCAA Division II football playoffs; their record is 2–1.The team defeated the East Carolina Pirates in the 1952 Lions Bowl, 13–6.