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University Clarion University of Pennsylvania Conference Pennsylvania State Athletic ConferenceEastern Wrestling League (wrestling only) NCAA Division IIDivision I (wrestling only) | ||
The Clarion Golden Eagles are the athletic teams that represent the Clarion University of Pennsylvania, located in Clarion, Pennsylvania, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sporting competitions. The Golden Eagles as members of the West Division of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) for 13 of 14 varsity sports; the wrestling team competes in the Eastern Wrestling League as a member of the NCAA's Division I. The Golden Eagles have been a member of the PSAC since its foundation in 1951.
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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.
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Football
Clarion has made one appearance in the NCAA Division II football playoffs; their record is 2–1.