NORTHFIELD, Minn – The Carleton College football team (2-4, 1-3 MIAC) fell to Saint John's University (6-0, 4-0 MIAC) in a 48-7 defeat at Laird Stadium.
 
The third-ranked Johnnies jumped out to an early 20-0 lead with 10:12 to play in the second quarter before the Knights were able to answer. Nick Toole, in his first career start, connected with Tyler Dimond on a deep pass over a Saint John's defender for a 75-yard touchdown.
 
As time was winding down in the first half the Johnnies were threatening to score again, but the Knights' defense forced a fumble with 41 seconds to go. The loose ball was recovered by Henry Detmer on the Knights' two-yard line. The score at halftime stood at 20-7 in favor of the visitors.
 
The Knights were shut out in the second half and the Johnnies, who entered the game leading the nation in passing (335.8 yards/game), went on to score four times. Three passing touchdowns by Aaron Syverson were followed by a 69-yard rushing touchdown for Saint John's.
 
Toole finished the afternoon 17-of-26 for 149 yards and a touchdown. His favorite target was Dimond, who hauled in five receptions for 93 yards and the Knights' sole touchdown.
 
Defensively, the Knights were led by a 12-tackle effort from Henry Detmer. Following suit was Jacob Ventura with eight tackles of his own.
 
Johnnies' quarterback Syverson finished the game 30-of-39 for 400 yards and five touchdowns. 138 of these yards went to receiver Marselio Mendez.
 
Up Next for the Knights
The Knights are traveling to take on St. Scholastica in Duluth on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m at Walt Hunting Stadium