September 13, 2003 - Kalamazoo College vs. Wabash College
KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Kalamazoo College football team pulled out a 28-21 win over nationally-ranked Wabash College at Angell Field this afternoon. Wabash was 12-1 last season and was ranked 16th in the latest D3football.com poll, and as high as four in other pre-season polls.
Dwight White paved the way for the Hornets, rushing for 103 yards and three scores, including two in the first quarter to give Kalamazoo a 14-0 lead. White scored the go-ahead touchdown with 2:32 left in the game to put Kalamazoo up 28-21.
White also set the Kalamazoo College record for career rushing yards. Kalamazoo's Nick Toboy spoiled Wabash's comeback effort with an interception on Wabash's final possession. White was called upon to run out the clock when Kalamazoo took over with 1:18 left in the game, and White broke off a 17-yard run that put him at the top of the career-rushing list with 2,060 yards. Dennis Kane (1971-74) previously held the record with 2,053 yards.
Bryan Gnyp was 23-of-32 passing for 248 yards with two interceptions and one touchdown, a 62-yard scoring strike to Jeff Green. Green finished the day with 124 yards on nine receptions. James Woodfork had nine catches for 63 yards, including several key receptions on two-point conversion attempts.
Kalamazoo's defense was solid and made big plays all afternoon. Chris Morris, the Little Giant running back that averaged over 100 yards per game last season, was held to just 27 yards on 10 carries.
Sophomore Russ Harbaugh started his first game at quarterback for Wabash and finished 18-of-39 for 232 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.
Josh Bronaugh had four catches for 123 yards, including an 83-yard touchdown reception. Brandon Roop had a team-high six catches for 45 yards.
Matt Beadle led the Hornet defense with 10 total tackles, including eight solo tackles. Jeremy Vanisacker had eight tackles and two forced fumbles. Kyle Bainbridge also had eight tackles and two sacks. Nick Toboy, Mark LaCombe, and Brian Baucher each had an interception.
Josh Foster led Wabash with 14 total tackles, including two for loss, and a fumble recovery. Nick Fanelli had a 34-yard interception return. Dustin Deno also had an interception. Aaron Selby had one sack. Blair Hammer, a pre-season All-American, had one tackle.
Kalamazoo won the time of possession battle, 35:09 to 24:51.
Updated:
9/13/03