Franklin, Mass. - The Monroe College football team closed out its 2015 season with a 23-13 loss to Dean College on Saturday in Massachusetts.  The undermanned Mustangs put up a valiant effort, led by sophomore quarterback, Jalen Jones, who threw a pair of touchdown passes.

Rakeem Langston and Elijah Smith were favorite targets for Jones on Saturday.  Langston hauled in four catches for 67 yards and a touchdown.  Smith added five receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown.  In the backfield, Donte Carter gained 90 yards on the ground, including an 18-yard scamper.

Matt Jackson and Kamari Jones Hunter each led the defense with seven tackles.  Tikere Ralands and Tuzar Skipper recorded a sack apiece.  The team finished the 2015 campaign with a 3-6 overall mark with wins over Valley Forge Military Academy, Nassau Community College and Globe Tech.