2013 News

Season
File Photo | Erin Pence
Tigers Earn Preseason Accolades In Pair Of National Publications

Wittenberg checks in at No. 14 in Lindy's 2014 College Football Preview and No. 20 in The Sporting News preseason polls.

Spencer Leno (left) and Kyle Sanning (right) have been recognized by the National Football Foundation's Hampshire Honor Society for their combination of academic and athletic success. File Photos | Erin Pence
Spencer Leno, Kyle Sanning Named To Hampshire Honor Society

Defensive standouts recognized for their fine work on the field and in the classroom by the National Football Foundation.

Tiger football student-athletes, coaches and family members show off the landscaping they completed at a Habitat for Humanity home in Springfield.
Tiger Football Lends Helping Hand To Local Habitat For Humanity

Wittenberg student-athletes and coaches work together to landscape new homes in downtown Springfield.

Tiger Football Captains assembled for a reunion in October 2013. All alumni are invited to join the captains at the 2014 Football Golf Outing. File Photo | Erin Pence
16th Annual Wittenberg Football Golf Outing Set For June 7

The Wittenberg University football program will host its annual golf outing to raise funds for the program at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at Reid Park Golf Course in Springfield.

Kyle Sanning led Wittenberg in tackles for loss and sacks in 2014. File Photo | Erin Pence
Kyle Sanning Named Finalist For Prestigious Postgraduate Scholarship

After excelling on the field and in the classroom, senior defensive end receives strong consideration for postgraduate scholarship award.

Spencer Leno was one of 13 Tigers to earn All-Ohio honors. File Photo | Erin Pence
13 Tigers Earn All-Ohio Awards From OhioCollegeFootball.com

Four Tigers earn first team, five make second team and four merit selection to the third team in recognition of outstanding 2013 season.

Aaron Coeling and his Tiger teammates on the offensive line cleared the way for a unit that averaged more than 45 points per game in 2013. File Photo | Erin Pence
Wittenberg Football Standouts Earn 2013 All-America Honors

Aaron Coeling has been recognized by D3football.com, while a trio of Tigers claimed honors from beyondsportsnetwork.com.

Brendon Cunningham earned MVP honors at the D3 Senior Classic on Dec. 13. File Photo | Erin Pence
Brendon Cunningham Invited To Play In Two More Senior All-Star Games

After earning MVP honors at D3 Senior Classic, wide receiver has been invited to play in FCS Senior Scout Bowl Jan. 21.

Reed Florence is one of two Tigers scheduled to take part in a senior all-star game. File Photo | Erin Pence
Trio Of Tigers To Play In Senior All-Star Games

Senior quarterback will take part in Dream Bowl Jan. 20 and senior wideout will play in D3 Senior Classic Dec. 13.

Mark Swope led the Tigers with nine passes defensed en route to all-region honors from D3football.com. File Photo | Erin Pence
Five Tigers Earn All-North Region Honors From D3football.com

Mark Swope, Aaron Coeling, Spencer Leno, Victor Banjo and Brendon Cunningham all earn all-region accolades.

Jimmy Dehnke and Brendon Cunningham celebrate the Tigers' third touchdown against Mount Union. Photo by Russell Kramer, NCAC
Mount Union Pulls Away From Tigers For NCAA Tourney Win

After trailing by just seven points at halftime, Wittenberg unable to keep pace with top-ranked Purple Raiders in 56-21 second-round loss.

Josh Montgomery and the Tiger defense will face a tall task Saturday against Mount Union. File Photo | Erin Pence
GAME NOTES: Old OAC Foes Wittenberg And Mount Union Meet Again

The only two NCAA Division III football programs with more than 700 wins all-time clash in second round of national tourney.

Tiger fans celebrated a big win over Lebanon Valley. File Photo | Erin Pence
Ticket Information For Wittenberg vs. Mount Union Now Available

Wittenberg fans can buy $8 tickets either online, by calling Mount Union's athletics department or at the gate on game day.

Desi Kirkman (82) and Brendon Cunningham combined for six touchdowns in a 59-17 win over Lebanon Valley. Photo by Blake Nelson '17
Tigers Pounce On Lebanon Valley In First Round Of NCAA Tourney

Wittenberg scores on nine of 10 possessions and piles up 600 yards en route to 59-17 victory over Dutchmen.

Reed Florence earned 2013 NCAC Offensive Player of the Year honors. File Photo | Erin Pence
Reed Florence, Joe Fincham Lead All-NCAC Honor Roll

Senior quarterback earns Offensive Player of the Year, Fincham garners Coach of the Year for eighth time to lead Tigers' haul of conference awards.

Ezry the Tiger welcomes another opponent to Edwards-Maurer Field. File Photo | Erin Pence
GAME NOTES: Tigers Open NCAA Division III Tourney At Home

Wittenberg takes on playoff newcomer Lebanon Valley in first round game at noon Saturday, Nov. 23.