The Tribune

By RENALDO DORSETT

Tribune Sports Reporter

rdorsett@tribunemedia.net

MIKE Strachan reached the stat sheet for the first time in his collegiate career.

Strachan caught the first reception of his career for the University of Charleston Golden Eagles in the team's 19-16 loss to Fairmont State Fighting Falcons.

Strachan, the 6ft 5in 205lb pound wide receiver was a redshirt in his true freshman and saw his first playing time of his collegiate career this year.

The Golden Eagles fell to 1-3 on the year.

Strachan entered college as a three-sport athlete who will also run track for the Golden Eagles.

He joined Charleston after a standout career for coach Chris Rocco at LCA. Strachan was a member of the 2013 VISAA 1 State Championship team, and received All Conference and Honourable Mention All-Region this year as a senior.

Strachan is also ranked fourth nationally in the 500m, set a new LCA record in the event at the Hokie Invitational and will run track for UC as well.

The Golden Eagles football programme is coming off a season where they finished with a 3-8 overall record, and a 3-7 mark in Mountain East play.

In the previous year they made the first ever trip to the NCAA Division II Playoffs under head coach Pat Kirkland. Kirkland enters his seventh season overall and over the past three seasons has led UC to an overall 21-11 win-loss record and a top-15 national ranking.