The Clarion Golden Eagles are the athletic teams that represent PennWest Clarion (known before July 2022 as Clarion University of Pennsylvania), located in Clarion, Pennsylvania, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Golden Eagles are members of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) for 13 of 14 varsity sports; the wrestling team competes in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) 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 (6) Baseball Basketball Football Golf Swimming and diving Wrestling
Women's sports (9) Basketball Cross country Golf Soccer Softball Swimming and diving Tennis Track and field Volleyball
National championships Team NCAA Division II Women's Swimming and Diving (3) 1984 UC Irvine 262–212 UC Davis 285–227 1986 Cal State Northridge 428–283
Individual sports Football Clarion has made one appearance in the NCAA Division II football playoffs; their record is 2–1. 1996 First RoundQuarterfinalsSemifinals BloomsburgFerris StateNorthern Colorado W, 42–29W, 23–31L, 18–19 Playoff Record 2–1 The team defeated the East Carolina Pirates in the 1952 Lions Bowl, 13–6.
Wrestling
Men's Basketball
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