The Lake Forest College football team was defeated 49-0 at Gustavus Adolphus College on Saturday.
The Foresters had several opportunities to score early in the contest. Junior Alex Pasiewicz returned the opening kickoff 28 yards to the 40-yardline and the visitors reached the Gusties' 46 before punting. After a Gustavus Adolphus fumble the ball away near midfield on its second play from scrimmage, Lake Forest drove into enemy territory again but a 32-yard field goal attempt was blocked. The Foresters reached the Gusties' 29-yardline on their next drive but were driven back and forced to punt. Finally, trailing 14-0 late in the first half, Lake Forest traveled 83 yards in 17 plays but were unsuccessful on 4th-and-1 from the Gustavus Adolphus 3-yardline.
The Foresters crossed the 50 three more times in the second half but were unable to come away with any points. Gustavus Adolphus was efficient on offense and pulled away for the lopsided victory.
Senior wide receiver Willie McIntyre led Lake Forest with 83 receiving yards on five catches and now has 197 yards on 11 receptions for the season. Fellow senior wideout George Vidas added six catches for 62 yards.
Senior linebacker Austin Van Meter led the Forester defense with eight tackles, including one tackle for loss, and senior safety Ryan Browne was next with seven. Senior safety Pat Clark forced a fumble that was recovered by freshman linebacker Jack Garcia and sophomore cornerback Trevor Bain recorded his first career interception.
Lake Forest is now 0-2 and Gustavus Adolphus 2-0 on the season.
After a bye week, the Foresters will host Beloit College on September 26 at 1:00 p.m.
