Willamette Set to Open Football Season at Hardin-Simmons

By Robert McKinney, Athletics Communications Director, (503) 370-6110

SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University football team begins the 2012 season this afternoon when the Bearcats take on Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Game time is set for 6 p.m. CDT/4 p.m. PDT.

Hardin-Simmons was 6-4 last season, including a 30-24 win over the Bearcats at McCulloch Stadium. Willamette finished the year at 4-6 after playing a very challenging schedule that included a game against NCAA Division I FCS opponent Portland State University. Hardin-Simmons and Willamette compete in NCAA Division III.

You can follow Willamette's game against the Cowboys through a live audio webcast on the Bearcat Network. The webcast will feature play-by-play from Mike Allegre and commentary from Craig Spivey.

All of WU's football games in 2012 will be webcast, with road games featuring audio only. Audio and video will be available during home games. Full Access Sports is the Bearcats' webcast provider.

A live video stream of this afternoon's game is available through Hardin-Simmons. Live Stats from the game also will be provided on the HSU website.