Lehigh University Athletics
Pelletier repeats as Rookie of the Week following 214-yard receiving day
11/10/2014 12:41:00 PM | Football
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – For the second consecutive week Lehigh freshman Troy Pelletier has been named the Corvias Patriot League Rookie of the Week. Pelletier followed his seven-catch, 187-yard day at Georgetown by catching ten passes for 214 yards and a score in Lehigh's 27-20 loss at Holy Cross.
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Pelletier established new career highs in both receptions and receiving yards, with the 214 receiving yards tying for the seventh-highest single game total in school annals. He also posted the seventh-best single game receiving total in the FCS this season. Pelletier finished the first half with four catches for 98 yards and came out of the locker room strong with a 58-yard touchdown reception on Lehigh's first drive of the second half.
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With Lehigh trying to erase a 14 point deficit, Pelletier caught five passes for 89 yards in the third quarter alone. He caught a 27-yard pass from sophomore Nick Shafnisky on the opening play of the fourth quarter to go over 200 yards before leaving the game due to injury.
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Pelletier's 214 yards are the most in a single game by a Lehigh freshman as the Deerfield, N.H. native became the first Mountain Hawk to eclipse 200 receiving yards in a game since Lee Kurfis had more than 200 in Lehigh's first two games in 2013.
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For the season, Pelletier has 39 receptions for a team-leading 701 yards and six touchdowns. He has gained more than 100 receiving yards three times in his rookie campaign.
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The Mountain Hawks close out their home schedule on Saturday when they host Colgate on Military Appreciation Day at Goodman Stadium. Game time is set for 12:30 p.m. Tickets are still available and can be purchased by visiting LehighTickets.com or by calling 610-7LU-GAME during normal business hours.
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Pelletier established new career highs in both receptions and receiving yards, with the 214 receiving yards tying for the seventh-highest single game total in school annals. He also posted the seventh-best single game receiving total in the FCS this season. Pelletier finished the first half with four catches for 98 yards and came out of the locker room strong with a 58-yard touchdown reception on Lehigh's first drive of the second half.
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With Lehigh trying to erase a 14 point deficit, Pelletier caught five passes for 89 yards in the third quarter alone. He caught a 27-yard pass from sophomore Nick Shafnisky on the opening play of the fourth quarter to go over 200 yards before leaving the game due to injury.
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Pelletier's 214 yards are the most in a single game by a Lehigh freshman as the Deerfield, N.H. native became the first Mountain Hawk to eclipse 200 receiving yards in a game since Lee Kurfis had more than 200 in Lehigh's first two games in 2013.
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For the season, Pelletier has 39 receptions for a team-leading 701 yards and six touchdowns. He has gained more than 100 receiving yards three times in his rookie campaign.
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The Mountain Hawks close out their home schedule on Saturday when they host Colgate on Military Appreciation Day at Goodman Stadium. Game time is set for 12:30 p.m. Tickets are still available and can be purchased by visiting LehighTickets.com or by calling 610-7LU-GAME during normal business hours.
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Like Lehigh Football on Facebook and follow on Twitter for exclusive updates throughout the season.Â
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