MARION, IND.  – The No. 6-ranked Indiana Wesleyan football team welcomes Saint Xavier to Wildcat Stadium on Saturday night under the lights. The Wildcats look to bounce back from a season-opening loss last week, while the Cougars come to Marion for their first game of the season.
  

THE ESSENTIALS

• #6 Indiana Wesleyan University vs. Saint Xavier University\
• Location: Marion, Ind. | Wildcat Football Stadium
• Kickoff: 6:00PM ET
• 2025 Records: IWU: 0-1 | SXU: 0-0

HOW TO FOLLOW

• Live Video: https://www.team1sports.com/indianawesleyan/
• Live Stats: iwuwildcats.com/sidearmstats/football/summary
• Tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/iwu/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzYxNg==
• Football A-Z: https://iwuwildcats.com/sports/2020/8/26/football-a-to-z.aspx
• Digital Program: https://digitalprograms.learfield.com/indianawesleyan/football/14033

 
THE SERIES

• The two teams have squared off each of the last two seasons, with IWU coming away with victory both times.

 
WILDCAT LEADERS | 2025 SEASON STATS

• Ryan Whitwell led the rushing attack last week after posting 119 yards on 25 attempts with a touchdown. Cameron Morrison added 45 yards on 12 attempts.
• Arjun Lothe threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns while completing 19-of-42 attempts. He also recorded a rushing touchdown.
• Braxton Myers hauled in 5 catches for 133 yards, winning MSFA Mideast Offensive Player of the Week. Isaac Smith had 8 receptions for 87 yards with a score.
• Vincie Solano was named MSFA Mideast Defensive Player of the Week after recording nine tackles, grabbing one interception, along with a pass breakup and a tackle for loss.
• Josh Clifton scored seven points by going a perfect 4-for-4 on PAT's with a 31-yard field-goal, earning MSFA Mideast Special Teams Player of the Week.

 
COUGAR LEADERS | 2024 SEASON STATS

• Tyreese Lee will be the lead running back the Cougars this season. He totaled 183 yards on 38 carries in 2024, averaging 4.8 yards per attempt.
• Dominic D'Ambrosio gets the start at quarterback for SXU after backing up three-year starter Stuart Ross. D'Ambrosio played in 7 games last year, completing 26 passes for 348 yards and 3 touchdowns.
• Ronnie Foster returns for his grad year as the Cougars' top receiver. He finished last season with 41 catches, 559 yards, and 4 touchdowns.
• Chris Swayne returns at linebacker after leading the defense last year with a team-high 100 tackles and 4 interceptions.
• Terry Elias Jr. was second on the team in 2024 with 86 tackles and a team-best 11 tackles for loss.

 
UP NEXT

• The nationally-ranked Wildcats hit the road for the first time next week as they travel to play Judson University on September 13 at 2:00PM ET.
• Live video and stats will be available on IWUWildcats.com

 
NEXT HOME GAME

• IWU returns to Wildcat Stadium on September 20 against Olivet Nazarene at 12:00PM ET.
• Tickets can be purchased at IWUWildcats.com/tickets or by clicking HERE.

FOLLOW THE WILDCATS

• Follow Athletics (@IWUWildcats): Instagram | X |Facebook
• Follow Football (@IndWesleyan_FB): Instagram | X | Facebook

 

 
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