September 25, 2010 - Kalamazoo College at Benedictine University

LISLE, Ill. - The Kalamazoo College football team secured its first win of the season, 34-31, in exciting fashion at Benedictine University (Ill.) under the lights on Saturday.

Kalamazoo and Benedictine traded field goals and touchdowns and took a 10-10 tie into halftime.

Kalamazoo led 20-17 after the third quarter and led 27-17 early in the fourth when Cory McCain took a pass 99 yards for his second touchdown of the game.

Benedictine battled back and took a 31-27 lead with just 1:21 remaining in the game. The Hornets responded, however, going 61 yards on six plays and scored the game-winning touchdown when Sam Landry connected with Cory McCain for the third time with a 32-yard touchdown with 24 seconds remaining.

The game was far from over, however, as Benedictine quickly drove to the Kalamazoo 37 with one second remaining. The Eagles threw a Hail Mary that soared out of the end zone securing the Hornet victory.

Sam Landry connected with Cory McCain for three touchdowns in the game. Their 99-yard touchdown play set a school record and was the 30th time that has happened in NCAA Division III history.

Landry was 17-of-30 passing for 252 yards with one interception. McCain had 187 yards on seven catches.

Dimeko Price rushed for 108 yards on 17 carries with a touchdown. He also had five catches for 30 yards.

Travis Braun was successful on field goals of 38 and 42 yards.

Jake Schell and Mike Page each had 10 tackles to lead the defense. Andy Herman had nine tackles. Page, Blake Simon and Ted Bealin were each in on sacks. Nick Sweda returned a fumble 56 yards to set up the opening field goal.

Kalamazoo is on the road again next week as the Hornets begin MIAA play at Albion.

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