Cavs look for revenge against Lambuth

October 6, 2006
By Cody Dalton
TriCitiesSports.com

The UVA-Wise Cavs will be in action this Saturday as they host a big rival in the Mid-South Conference, the Lambuth Eagles, at Carl Smith Stadium on Saturday at 1:30 pm.

The Cavs will look to get back on track from last week’s 41-13 loss against NAIA #4 ranked Georgetown College.

“It is always tough to come off of a loss, especially when you wanted to win so badly,” said UVA-Wise coach Bruce Wasem. “The sign of a good team is their ability to bounce back and play well.”

UVA-Wise had a big week, earning the NAIA #18 overall ranking just before that game. Junior running back Ra’Shad Morgan also earned Player of the Week honors in NAIA, with his school record 289 yards rushing, as well as four touchdowns. That was all spoiled for the Cavs against Georgetown, but things can only go up from here.

“This is a big game for us,” said Wasem. “Obviously, it is a bounce back game for us. We have got to get back on track and play our kind of football.”

“We have bigger goals and aspirations for this team this year,” said Junior running back Ra’Shad Morgan. “While it is good recognition to be ranked and we have worked hard to get here, it means nothing if we do not continue to do what got us here.”

UVA-Wise (4-1 overall, 0-1 in the MSC) will also be looking to avenge last year’s 25-21 heartbreaking loss. Last year, Lambuth scored two times in the final stanza to edge of the Cavs. This year, Lambuth has a 2-3 overall record, with both wins coming in Mid-South conference play. However, Coach Wasem thinks that it will be another tough contest.

“I think this year’s game will be every bit as competitive as last year’s,” said Wasem. “They are fine football team. Although they have a 2-3 overall record, they lost to a NCAA Division II team and two teams that are ranked inside the top 12 in NAIA. Their three losses aren’t any indication at where they are at right now. It will be extremely competitive to say the least.”

The game will kickoff at 1:30 pm at Carl Smith Staduim in Wise, Virginia. The game will also air on 93.5 fm in Norton, Virginia and streamed through redzonemedia.com.