September 24, 2011 - Kalamazoo College vs. Benedictine University

KALAMAZOO - The Kalamazoo College football team defeated Benedictine University 58-19 at Waldo Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 24.

Kalamazoo led 10-7 at the end of the first quarter and 17-13 midway through the second quarter before scoring 14 unanswered points to take a 31-13 lead into halftime.

The Hornets went up 45-13 early in the third quarter before a Benedictine touchdown made it 45-19. Kalamazoo scored late in the third and midway through the fourth to make the final, 58-19.

The Hornets put up 607 yards of total offense, the third highest total in school history. Kalamazoo's 58 points is the most in a game since the 1996 season.

Nick Jones was 31-of-36 passing for 329 yards with four touchdowns. Jones also rushed for 93 yards and two scores.

Dimeko Price rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown while also catching nine passes for 99 yards and a score.

Mikael Lott, Jimmy Frye, and Alex Dietrich also had receiving touchdowns. Lott finished with 68 yards on six catches. Frye had 71 yards on five catches.

Aaron McGuire played quarterback late in the game and rushed for 43 yards and a touchdown.

John Heitchue led the defense with eight tackles and a forced fumble. Connor Rzeznik had seven tackles. Ian Good finished with five tackles and a sack. Adam Cares led the team with three quarterback sacks. Brandon Casto and Thomas Tabor each had an interception.

Kalamazoo hosts Albion College in the MIAA opener next Saturday, Oct. 1 at Waldo Stadium.

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