HOLLAND, Mich. - The Kalamazoo College football team lost a 48-13 decision at No. 9 Hope College Saturday afternoon in a league action.
The Hornets are now 3-5 on the season, including 2-3 against conference competition.
Kalamazoo trailed the Flying Dutch 34-0 entering the fourth quarter. Having gained possession late in the third stanza, Kalamazoo moved the ball to the 36-yard line at the end of the frame.
Brayden Ledin hit
Josh Anderson II for 22 yards. The two connected on the ensuing play, pushing the ball to the 22-yard line.
Liam Metheringham hauled in an eight-yard pass to move the ball to the 14-yard line. Ledin hit
Kyler Maiorana for a 14-yard touchdown strike at the 12:47 mark.
Pawel Surowiec's extra point made it 34-7.
After forcing a punt, the Hornets went back to work. Ledin found
James Kulekowskis for 16 yards.
Carsen Moat got into the action with an eight-yard catch. Moat recorded a four-yard catch before
Thomas Shemwell hauled in a 16-yard strike from Ledin for a first down. A three-yard rush by Shemwell gave Kalamazoo second-and-seven on the 37-yard line. On the ensuing play, Ledin found Moat for a 37-yard touchdown, making it 34-13.
The home team tacked on a pair of touchdowns late in the game for the 48-13 final.
For the game, Ledin hit 24-of-32 for 237 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Trey Richey completed two passes for 60 yards.
Moat led the receiving corps with 61 yards and a score on five catches.
Aaron Zekman had five catches for 54 yards while
Jack Hogan caught a pass for 54 yards. Maiorana recorded two catches for 18 yards and a score.
On the ground, Richey led the way with 18 yards on two carries.
Zach Sykes recorded 16 tackles to lead the defense.
Quentin Hill added 12 stops while
Grant Anderson chipped in 10 tackles. Hill had a seven-yard sack.
Moat had seven punts for an average of 39.1 yards. He placed one inside the 20 and had one punt over 50 yards.
The Hornets return to action Saturday, Nov. 7, when they host Alma College at 1 p.m. for Senior Day.
