MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Hampton University senior linebacker Lyndell Gibson has been selected to play in the 2012 FCS Senior Scout Bowl, which will be held on Saturday at 5 p.m.

Gibson (Virginia Beach, Va.) will play for the FCS South squad.

Gibson, who transferred from Virginia Tech before the 2011 season, led the Pirates with 83 tackles this past season – including a team-high 43 solo efforts in 10 games. He also had a team-high 11.0 tackles for a loss of 32 yards.

He also tied for the team lead in interceptions (two) and pass breakups (five).

Gibson had a season-high 14 tackles (four solo) against Bethune-Cookman on Sept. 29, tying his career high at Hampton. He also had a season-high 3.0 tackles for a loss of 14 yard against Savannah State on Oct. 27.

Both of his interceptions and four of his pass breakups came against Norfolk State on Oct. 13.

The game will be broadcast live online; visit www.fcsseniorbowl.com for more information.

For more information on Hampton University football, please call the Office of Sports Information at (757) 727-5811, or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.