Box Score

In almost a half-foot of snow the Albright College football team turned the ball over seven times and allowed several momentum-killing long runs, in a 60-20 loss to Widener on Senior Day and Homecoming weekend.

The weather had a huge impact with the teams combining for 15 fumbles, but the Pride's high-flying offense (who came into the game averaging 59 points per game this October) still managed to surpass that lofty mark thanks in large part to quarterback Tevin Campbell's five total touchdowns (three on the ground, two in the air).

Senior Scott Pillar had another good day with two touchdown catches in the blinding snow and strong winds. Sophomore quarterback TJ Luddy nearly found a rhythm midway through the game and was 8-for-14 for 110 yards and two TDs, but did throw two interceptions.

On defense, senior Keith Bruno had a career game with nine total tackles (a game-high), with 1.5 hits for a loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

Disaster struck for the Lions on Widener's second play from scrimmage, as running back Dante Pergolese took a handoff 78 yards for the touchdown. Albright's Ed Leech picked up a fumble on the conversion try but couldn't take it back the other way for two points.

Albright caused a big turnover as Sean Cunningham stripped Campbell and senior Ryan Ott recovered, but the Lions would return the favor with a lost fumble on the ensuing drive.

Albright got a stop but only had the ball for one play and fumbled it away again, leading to Campbell's 27-yard TD run and a 14-0 Widener lead.

Poor tackling robbed the Lions of momentum every time they had appeared to seize it, as Luddy's beautiful 39-yard TD throw to Pillar threw the thickening snow was quickly erased by Laquan Robinson's 69-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, puttint Widener ahead 22-7.

The Lions again tried to rally before halftime, as Eric Wade blocked a punt and Luddy took it in himself on a one-yard QB sneak to pull Albright within nine at the half. Widener answered with a TD right after the half though. After Luddy found Pillar for another TD catch, Campbell found a gaping hole to the left and went 63 yards for the score, again placing the momentum back squarely with the visitors.

The contest was the final home game for seniors Josh Bakala, Darren Barnett, Mark Bergery, Bruno, Adam Carey, Danny Cieniewicz, Jose Correa, Nelson Delgado, Stu Grogan, Francis Hall, Josan Holmes, Taylor Howes, JP Lacey, Clif LeGrand, Brooks Mitzkewich, Paul Muller, Ott, Pillar, Marty Reinhardt, Michael Rice and Nick Shackelford (although several on that list could exercise their eligibility next season after taking redshirt years). Also recognized were equipment manager Chris Ciccone and cheerleaders Paige Dezii and Liz Snedeker.

The Lions fall to 5-4, 3-4 and will wrap up their 2011 season next Saturday at Stevenson. The Mustangs are a first-year program but just improved to 2-6 by beating FDU-Florham today. Widener will play for the MAC championship on November 12, at Delaware Valley.