October 26, 2002 - Kalamazoo College vs. Albion College (MIAA Contest)
KALAMAZOO, Mich. - For the fourth straight year in the Kalamazoo-Albion series, four points or less proved to be the difference in the game. For the fourth straight year, Kalamazoo ended up on the losing end, falling 21-20 this afternoon at Angell Field.
The Hornets regained possession at their own 15-yardline with 3:27 left in the fourth quarter and trailing 21-14. The Hornets marched down the field, and finished a 16-play, 85-yard drive with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Bryan Gnyp to Dwight White with 10.7 seconds left on the clock. The extra point attempt was blocked and Albion recovered the ensuing onside kick to hold on for the win.
Kalamazoo took a 7-0 lead late in the first quarter on a Dwight White two-yard run. Albion made it 7-3 with a 22-yard field goal by Andy Cline early in the second quarter. Kalamazoo would extend its lead to 14-3 on a 37-yard interception return by Kyle Bainbridge. Albion kicker Andy Cline connected on a 37-yard field goal with 24 seconds left in the second quarter to make it 14-6. The Hornets' 35-yard field goal attempt as time expired was wide left.
Albion would score the only third quarter points on a fumble recovery in the end zone. Albion completed a pass that was then fumbled at the two, rolled into the end zone, and eventually jumped on by Adam Schantz for the touchdown. The two-point conversion was good to even the score at 14-14. The Britons would score again with 6:44 left in the fourth quarter on an eight-yard run by Dustin Louwaert, setting up the 21-14 advantage.
Bryan Gnyp was 29-of-47 passing for 256 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions. T.J. Thayer led the team with nine catches for 105 yards. Tight end Zach Burton made eight catches for 52 yards. Andy Graham had six catches for 46 yards.
Dwight White had 13 carries for 39 yards. Matthew Jarboe had nine carries for 26 yards.
Kyle Bainbridge led the Hornet defense with 11 tackles, including two for loss and the interception return for a touchdown. Dan Derksen had eight tackles. Brett Foster had four tackles and the Hornets' only sack.
Albion was led offensively by running back Dustin Louwaert who had 179 yards on 37 carries.
Mike Gough was 10-of-20 for 151 yards with one interception and one touchdown. Adam Auvenshine was the leading receiver with four catches and 31 yards. Chad Brent had two catches for 48 yards.
Kalamazoo (3-4, 0-3 MIAA) travels to league-leading Alma College next Saturday.
