Box Score
Macalester took advantage of three early fumbles to take a 20-0 first quarter lead, but suffered six turnovers after that point as visiting Augsburg rallied for a 58-41 shootout win over the Scots in St. Paul. In all, there were 986 yards in offense, 99 points, 47 first downs and nine turnovers in this Senior Day contest.
Augsburg quarterback Ayrton Scott, who came in ranked No. 4 in the NCAA Division III in total offense, was the difference in the game. Scott went 21-for-32 passing for 236 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 167 and two scores.
The Scots fall to 5-4 on the season, while the Auggies are now 6-3.
Augsburg led 508-478 in offensive yardage gained, 25-22 in first downs, and 6-3 in turnovers gained.
Quarterback
Clark Bledsoe (Sr., Jacksonville, Fla. / Episcopal) went 20-for-31 for 298 yards and three touchdowns for the Scots, throwing five completions to
C.J. Smith (Jr., Ashland, Wis.) for 143 yards and a score. Smith broke away for an 86-yard catch-and-run but was brought down just short of the end zone.
Mike Adams (Sr., Chippewa Falls, Wis.) ran 13 times for 84 yards and three touchdowns.
Leading the Macalester defense was
Jole Miller (So., Missouri Valley, Ia.) with 12 tackles, including eight solo stops, and
Reid Callahan (Jr., Atlanta, Ga. / St. Pius X) with 11 stops.
In all, there were 986 yards in offense, 99 points, 47 first downs and nine turnovers.
Adam Carl pulled in nine receptions for 116 yards and Jerise Washington gained 101 yards on the ground for Augsburg. Bryce Vee led the defensive effort with 13 tackles and Enrico Barrozo added 11 stops.
The Auggies and Scots were tied at 41-41 heading into the fourth quarter, with Augsburg putting things away with a 43-yard scoring pass, a 30-yard field goal, and a 41-yard interception return.
Macalester closes out the season next Saturday (Nov. 10) when it makes the short trip up Snelling Ave. to play Hamline for the Paint Bucket Trophy. The Scots claimed the trophy a year ago with a 17-0 shutout win.
Photo above: C.J. Smith pulls in a Clark Bloesoe pass for an 86-yard gain against the Auggie defense Saturday.
Photo below: Mike Adams scampers in from a yard out in the first quarter. (Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo)
Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score
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Augsburg............ 0 - 34 - 7 - 17 - 58 Record: (6-3)
Macalester.......... 20 - 7 - 14 0 - 41 Record: (5-4)
Scoring Summary:
MAC - John Johnson 19 yd pass from Clark Bledsoe (Auburn Jimenez kick)
MAC - Mike Adams 1 yd run (Jimenez kick)
MAC - C.J. Smith 24 yd pass from Bledsoe (Jimenez kick failed)
AUG - Tyler Swanson 3 yd pass from Ayrton Scott (Wesley Waytashek kick)
AUG - Ayrton Scott 10 yd run (Waytashek kick)
MAC - Adams 2 yd run (Jimenez kick)
AUG - Tyler Swanson 30 yd pass from Scott (Waytashek kick)
AUG - Jerise Washington 7 yd run (Waytashek kick)
AUG - Tyler Swanson 16 yd pass from Scott (Tim Lund rush failed)
MAC - Ben Hillman 2 yd pass from Bledsoe (Jimenez kick)
AUG - Scott 3 yd run (Waytashek kick)
MAC - Adams 26 yd run (Jimenez kick)
AUG - Adam Carl 43 yd pass from Scott (Waytashek kick)
AUG - Waytashek 30 yd field goal
AUG - H.Bourne-McFarlane 41 yd interception return (Waytashek kick)
