RIPON, Wis. — The Lawrence University football team closed out its season Saturday with a 62-12 loss to Ripon College at Hopp Stadium.
The Vikings got on the scoreboard late in the first quarter when Boris Christensen connected with Hunter Carlson for a 54-yard touchdown. Lawrence added its second touchdown in the third quarter, as Ethan Holland broke free for a 60-yard scoring run. The Vikings' two-point conversion attempt following Holland's touchdown was unsuccessful.
Holland provided a spark on the ground with 60 yards on his lone carry, while Tristian Gooden led Lawrence with 54 rushing yards on 11 attempts. Carlson finished with two receptions for 66 yards, including the 54-yard touchdown, and Antonie Perry led the Vikings with six catches for 63 yards.
Lawrence totaled 338 yards of offense, including 133 rushing yards and 205 passing yards. Jordan Pidala completed four of five passes for 57 yards, while Christensen threw for 115 yards and the touchdown.
Defensively, Dyson Sharpton led the Vikings with 14 tackles, including 13 solo stops and a sack. Tyler Gamble added seven tackles, while Jaden Johnson finished with five. DeShawn Blair recorded four tackles and recovered a fumble.
Lawrence finished the season with a 1-9 overall record and a 1-7 mark in Midwest Conference play.
