Football

November 3, 2007

Trinity Wins Regular Season Home Finale Over Centre

Trinity (8-1, 5-1) led 20-6 at halftime, scoring 17 of its first half points in the second quarter.  The Tiger offense started off slowly in the game, scoring just a field goal in three first quarter possessions.  The team then rattled off three straight scoring drives, culminating in 38-yard field goal by Peter Licalzi.

That second field goal of the day for Licalzi gave him 14 for the season, which breaks Trinity's single season record for field goals in a season, set by Todd Canion in 2002.  Licalzi has hit 14-17 field goals and 31-34 extra points this season.

Trinity's defense enjoyed one its best performances of the season, giving up 171 total yards and forcing three turnovers overall.  The Tigers also recorded six sacks in the game, and allowed -10 yards rushing.  It was the first time the Tiger defense allowed negative yards rushing since giving up minus eight yards to DePauw in 2000.  It was also the fewest rushing yards allowed since giving up just -19 yards to Centre in 1999.

Philip Kownslar led Trinity with 11 tackles overall, including 1.5 tackles for loss.  Shaun Irchirl had the first interception of the day, but Lee Patterson recorded two picks on the day.  Jeff Carapetyan finished with three tackles overall, and all three were sacks.  He had two solo sacks and an assist for a total loss of 13 yards.

Blake Barmore had his third 300-yard passing day of the year, totaling 309 yards on 27-45 passing.  Barmore threw two touchdowns in the game - including a 43-yard catch-and-run to Riley Curry. 

Curry finished with six receptions for 81 yards, while Shawn Thompson had four catches for 66 yards.  Chris Coleman and Chris Baer each had four catches as well.

Baer caught his second touchdown pass of the season, and also led the team with 54 yards rushing.  Matt Moorefield tallied 49 yards on the ground, while Jonathan Plotnick had 20 yards on five carries and a touchdown.  Plotnick also had three catches for 46 yards receiving. 

Trinity is one game away from clinching the SCAC Championship and the NCAA Playoff bid for the year.  The Tigers face Austin College next Saturday in Sherman, Texas for the regular season finale.  Millsaps, winners at Colorado College this weekend, would be co-champions if Trinity wins.

Peter Licalzi nailed a pair of field goals to break the school's single season record.  He has made 14-17 field goals this season.

Shaun Irchirl stepped in front of this second quarter pass for his third interception of the season, which led to a TU field goal and a 20-6 lead.