The Clarion Golden Eagles are the athletic teams that represent Pennsylvania Western University Clarion (known before July 2022 as Clarion University of Pennsylvania), located in Clarion, Pennsylvania, in

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Division II

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. The Golden Eagles are members of the

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(PSAC) for 13 of 14 varsity sports; the wrestling team competes in the

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(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

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NCAA Division I Wrestling Champion and Olympic Wrestler; former UFC Champion

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who was a four-time NCAA Division I tournament qualifier;

Reggie Wells Reginald Arness "Reggie" Wells (born November 3, 1980) is a former American football guard. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Clarion. Wells has also played for the ...

, NFL offensive lineman; Cy Young winner

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; 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:

Varsity teams

List of teams

Men's sports (6) *Baseball *Basketball *Football *Golf *Swimming and diving *Wrestling Women's sports (8) *Basketball *Cross country *Golf *Soccer *Softball *Swimming and diving *Tennis *Track and field *Volleyball

National championships

Team

Individual sports

Football

Clarion has made one appearance in the NCAA Division II football playoffs; their record is 2–1. The team defeated the

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History

Conferences

Varsity teams

List of teams

National championships

Team

Individual sports

Football

Wrestling

Men's Basketball

References

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