October 17, 2009 - Kalamazoo College vs. Alma College (Homecoming)

KALAMAZOO - The football team suffered a 33-23 loss to Alma on Saturday, Oct. 17. Alma returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown and took a 20-14 lead into halftime. Kalamazoo got within three points (26-23) with 10:13 left in the fourth quarter, but Alma came right back with a five minute scoring drive to go up 33-23. Kalamazoo drove to the Alma 34, but could not convert on fourth down and Alma was able to run out the clock for the win.

Brandon Luczak was 27-of-45 passing for 279 yards with three touchdowns and an interception.

Ryan Bizzis led all receivers with nine catches for 112 yards. Cory McCain had six catches for 76 yards and two touchdowns, increasing his season record-setting total to 16. Jimmy Semelsberger had five catches for 52 yards and became Kalamazoo College's all-time leading receiver with 2,663 yards. Dimeko Price had six catches for 30 yards and a touchdown.

Travis Braun made a 27-yard field goal in the third quarter.

Brandon Foutz led the Hornet defense with 18 total tackles. Nate Kopydlowski had 11 tackles and a quarterback sack. Jake Schell and Mike Murray were each on sacks. Murray and Nick Sweda each had an interception.

Kalamazoo returns to action next Saturday, Oct. 24 at Trine.

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