September 2, 2012
Dons Drop Season Opener 36-19 at Bakersfield College
The Dons were down by just six at the half, before Bakersfield opened up a 33-13 lead after three. The host Renegades would go on to defeat the Dons 36-19.
Santa Ana
0-1
19
Bakersfield
1-0
36
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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3 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 19 |
|
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10 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 36 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Bakersfield
Pa:
Brian Burrell
- 370
Ru:
Curtis McGregor
- 84
Rec:
Chaz Adams
- 126
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Santa Ana | Bakersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Yards | 218 | 370 |
| Rushing Yards | 177 | 130 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Time of Poss. | 38:11 | 35:09 |
BAKERSFIELD - The Dons opened the 2012 season with a long road trip that ended with a 36-19 loss to Bakersfield College. The game was tight through the first two quarters before Bakersfield turned two third quarter touchdowns into a commanding 20-point lead.
Bakersfield opened scoring with a field goal following a Dons turnover before taking a 10-3 lead after the first quarter. Late in the first half, the Dons were threatening to take the lead but a Bakersfield interception in the end zone gave the Renegades a 19-13 lead at the half.
From there, Bakersfield pulled away to a 33-13 lead after three quarters before going on to the 36-19 victory. SAC looks to bounce back next weekend when the Dons host College of the Desert in their home opener.