Macalester vs. Hamline statistics

Hamline dominated the second quarter and went on to gain a 52-7 win over visiting Macalester in the 109th meeting between these two Snelling Ave. rivals as the Pipers win the Paint Bucket Trophy for the ninth year in a row. The Scots, who posted four wins in each of the past two seasons, close out the year at 4-6.

The score was tied 7-7 early in the second quarter before Hamline exploded for a field goal and four touchdowns before halftime to take a commanding 38-7 lead into the intermission.

Hamline enjoyed a 505-99 total yardage advantage and had 27 first downs, compared to four for Mac. HU quarterback James Leary ran for 108 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 216 yards and a score on a 17-for-22 passing performance.

The Pipers scored on their second possession to go up 7-0. Early in the second quarter, Hamline tried to punt from its own 40-yard line. The punt, however, was blocked by Jon Elliott (So., El Paso, Tex. / Andress), who also recovered the ball and ran 20 yards to the HU 2-yard line. One player later, T.J. Loiselle (Fy., Chippewa Falls, Wis.) ran it in for his eighth touchdown of the season to tie the game. Loiselle finishes his season with 964 yards rushing, just missing becoming the first Mac frosh to rush for 1,000 yards.

From that point until halftime, however, it was all Hamline as the Pipers took advantage of a couple Macalester turnovers to bury their guests.

Martin de la Presa-Pothier (Sr., Twin Falls, Id.) was in on nine tackles, including 3 ½ for loss of yardage, to lead the way for the Macalester defense. De la Presa-Pothier also broke up a couple passes. Brian Foster (So., Shannon, Minn.) also had nine stops, while Jack Carmichael (Sr. Evanston, Ill. / Evanston Township) was in on eight tackles.