The Aurora University Spartan football team took to the road and Alma College for a NACC-MIAA crossover on Saturday afternoon. The Spartans lost to Alma 38-14.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE:Â Alma College 38, Aurora University 14
LOCATION:Â Alma, Michigan - Bahlke Field
RECORDS:Â Aurora University 3-3; Alma College 4-2
ATTENDANCE: 941
DURATION: 2:37
WEATHER: 56 degrees and mostly cloudy.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
Alma jumped out to a 28-0 lead in the first-half.
AU took the opening second-half kick-off and marched down the field in 6 plays, going 70 yards for a touchdown.
Geron Rogers hit
Danny Logiurato on a 31-yard reception for the score. Earlier in the drive, Rogers connected with
Sean Mullens on a 29-yard pass play.
On their third possession of the third quarter, the AU offense was set-up by the defense as
Scott Robak intercepted a pass and returned it 29 yards to the Alma 33. Three plays later, Rogers hit
Brandon Lucas on an 11-yard score. With the extra-point, AU trailed 35-14.
Alma added a field goal in the fourth quarter for the final score of 38-14.
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SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
Rushing:
           Carries: Connor Olson (7) and
Cody Lane (4)
           Yards: Tyree Chaplin (19) and
Cody Lane (18)
Passing: Geron Rogers (12-20 for 139 yards and two touchdowns)
Receiving:
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Catches: Danny Logiurato (5) and
Sean Mullen (3)
           Yards: Danny Logiurato (58) and
Sean Mullen (40)
Touchdowns: Danny Logiurato and
Brandon Lucas (1)
Tackles: Kam Dawtyne and
Frankie Gordey (11)
Sacks: Alex Blair (1)
Interceptions: Scott Robak (1)
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UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, October 22 when they travel to Rockford University. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. in Rockford, Illinois.
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