October 2, 2010 - Kalamazoo College at Albion College

ALBION, Mich. - The football team opened the MIAA season with a 30-27 win at Albion on Saturday, Oct. 2. Kalamazoo led 6-3 after the first quarter and 16-13 at halftime. After a scoreless third quarter, Kalamazoo went up 23-13 early in the fourth quarter. Albion returned the kick 79 yards, however, to cut the lead back to three (23-20). Kalamazoo went up 30-20 with 6:22 left to play. The Britons scored with 1:20 left to make it 30-27. Kalamazoo recovered the onside kick and was able to run out the clock for the win.

Sam Landry was 25-of-44 passing for 310 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. He also rushed for 50 yards and a score.

Dimeko Price rushed for 91 yards on 20 carries. He also had six catches for 55 yards and a score.

Cory McCain had three catches for 42 yards and a touchdown. Jimmy Frye had a team-high 113 yards on six catches.

Travis Braun made three field goals for Kalamazoo (32, 39, 30 yards).

Mike Page led the defense with 10 tackles, including two for lost yardage. Jake Schell had six tackles.

Kalamazoo had 461 yards of total offense (156 rush, 305 pass). Albion had 404 total yards (171 rush, 233 pass). The Hornets turned the ball over once with an interception, but took advantage of three fumbles by Albion.

After three weeks on the road, Kalamazoo returns home to face Hope next Saturday, Oct. 9 at 1 p.m.

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