November 7, 2009 - Kalamazoo College vs. Albion College

KALAMAZOO - The Kalamazoo College football team lost 34-14 to Albion College on Saturday.

Albion took a 7-0 lead on a 43-yard touchdown run on the second play from scrimmage. The Britons made it 10-0 with a 72-yard touchdown run on their fifth play.

After trailing 24-0 at halftime, Kalamazoo scored on its first possession of the second half with a 27-yard touchdown pass from Brandon Luczak to Cory McCain. The Britons went up 27-7 with a field goal, and the Hornets made it 27-14 when Luczak found Jimmy Semelsberger on a three-yard touchdown pass just before the end of the third quarter. Albion capped off the scoring with a touchdown run midway through the fourth quarter to make it 34-14.

Albion put up 485 yards of total offense while limiting Kalamazoo to just 297 yards. The Britons held the ball for nearly 40 minutes while limiting Kalamazoo to just over 20 minutes. The Hornets also turned the ball over five times and took just one from Albion.

Brandon Luczak was 23-of-49 passing for 229 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions. He also led the team with 35 rushing yards. Luczak set new single-season records for completions (266) and passing yards (3,156).

Jimmy Semelsberger had eight catches for 71 yards and a touchdown. Stephen Johnston had five catches for 33 yards. Ryan Bizzis had four catches for 53 yards.

Cory McCain left the game with an injury after his touchdown reception early in the third quarter. It was his 24th career touchdown reception, breaking the school record for career touchdown receptions.

Jake Schell led the defense with 11 total tackles. Brian Flahie and Nate Kopydlowski each had nine tackles. Andy Herman had a 44-yard interception return.

Kalamazoo wraps up the 2009 season at Hope next Saturday, Nov. 14.

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