October 23, 2010 - Kalamazoo College at Adrian College

ADRIAN - The Kalamazoo College football team suffered a 58-31 loss at Adrian on Saturday. Adrian led 27-24 at halftime.

Kalamazoo turned the ball over in Adrian territory on its first two possessions leading to a 13-0 advantage by the Bulldogs early in the second quarter. After a big kickoff return by Dimeko Price led to a Kalamazoo field goal, Adrian had turnover problems of its own with Kalamazoo recovering fumbles on back-to-back possessions. The Hornets scored touchdowns after both fumbles and led 17-13. The teams alternated scores the rest of the second quarter and Adrian took a 27-24 lead into halftime.

Adrian came out in the second half with three touchdowns in the first 6:04 to take a 48-24 lead. A touchdown run by Erran Briggs made it 48-31 late in the third quarter, but an Adrian field goal and interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter made the final, 58-31.

Kalamazoo turned the ball over six times in the game. Four turnovers led to touchdowns while a fifth led to a field goal. Both of Adrian's turnovers led to Kalamazoo touchdowns.

Nick Jones was 19-of-38 passing for 228 yards with two touchdowns and six interceptions. Jones rushed for a touchdown and connected with Jimmy Frye and John Jakubik on touchdown passes.

Frye had 71 yards on three catches. Cory McCain had four catches for 52 yards. Aaron Rice had four catches for 39 yards.

Dimeko Price rushed for 58 yards on 14 carries.

Travis Braun made a 41-yard field goal early in the second quarter, tying him for the most field goals (9) made in MIAA games in a single season.

Adam Powers led the defense with 11 total tackles. Andy Herman had 10 tackles. Ted Bealin had six tackles and a quarterback sack.

Kalamazoo returns to action next Saturday, Oct. 30 at Alma.

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