Six Points for Saturday
Records were Meant to be Broken: Senior quarterback Doug Altavilla now holds both the Mercyhurst all-time passing and total offense records. Altavilla passed Matt Kissell to take the top spot on both lists. Altavilla became the first Laker ever to surpass 7,000 yards passing.

Spreading the Ball: For the fourth straight contest eight different receivers caught passes against Slippery Rock last Saturday. 

Second That: The Lakers have been most productive in the second quarter outscoring opponents 63-27 in quarter number two.  Mercyhurst scored a season high 21 points in the second quarter at Bloomsburg.

All Purpose Back: Redshirt junior Garrett Owens leads the team in all-purpose yards averaging 111 yards per game. He has 275 on the ground and 205 receiving, including a season high five catches for 85 yards and a touchdown receiving against IUP. In seven career games when Owens has surpassed 100 yards rushing, Mercyhurst is 6-1.

Takeaways: The Laker defense has forced nine turnovers through five games. Mercyhurst intercepted Slippery Rock quarterback Rolad Rivers III twice after he had gone four games without an INT. Joe Scro returned the first interception for a touchdown.  In 2018, Mercyhurst took the ball away 13 times total. The Lakers have forced seven fumbles in 2019 and recovered five after falling on just four of the 14 they forced in 2018. The Rock has committed zero turnovers this season.

Playing Behind the Line: Through three games the Lakers have recorded 31 tackles for loss and 13 sacks. Ayron Thompson leads the team with seven tackles for loss including four sacks and making 21 total tackles. Bradley Burrows adds 4.5 tackles for loss. Seven other Laker defenders have multiple tackles for loss.

Extra Point
Scouting the Fighting Scots: Edinboro comes off a last second victory over Gannon18-17. The Scots scored both the Offensive and Special PSAC West Players of the Week. Edinboro averages 14 points per game while allowing 26.8. Dorian Woody leads the Scots rushing attack with 225 yards. Andrew Tomko has passed for426 yards and a touchdown. Brandon Anderson leads the Scots with 53 tackles.