Saturday, October 27
Worcester, Mass.
1:00 PM
Lehigh University
at
Holy Cross
Lehigh wraps up road swing at Holy Cross
10/23/2018 10:51:00 AM | Football
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Two teams with identical records, looking to get back on track meet Saturday at Fitton Field as Lehigh travels to Holy Cross. The Mountain Hawks fell to 0-2 in Patriot League play for just the third time ever after a heartbreaking 22-16 double overtime loss at Georgetown last weekend, Lehigh's first loss to Georgetown since 1925. A strong defensive effort kept Georgetown's offense off the scoreboard over the final 58 minutes of regulation, but the Mountain Hawks' offense could only muster nine points through 60 minutes. Lehigh did block two field goals, including Georgetown's game-winning attempt as time expired. Holy Cross comes off its bye looking to snap a four-game losing streak.
The Mountain Hawks blocked two field goals at Georgetown, giving them a chance to win the game. Junior Riley O'Neil came up the middle to block Brad Hurst's second quarter 32-yard attempt, while junior Marquis Wilson was credited with blocking Hurst's 41-yard attempt as time expired. This marked the seventh time that Lehigh blocked two kicks in a game since 2001 and the first time with multiple blocked kicks since the Mountain Hawks blocked two extra points at Monmouth last season. The two blocks came six years to the day from a game where Lehigh blocked four kicks in a win over Bucknell. Lehigh opponents have attempted two potential game-winning field goals on the final play of regulation this season. The Mountain Hawks have blocked them both.
After rushing for minus-13 yards in the first half at Georgetown, Lehigh's rushing attack awakened after halftime, gaining 117 yards on 27 attempts. Senior Dominick Bragalone was held to five yards on eight carries in the first half, but came back to gain 85 yards on 20 carries in the second. Freshman Rashawn Allen also broke off a 19-yard run that led to Lehigh's game-tying field goal.
A strong defensive effort helped keep Lehigh in its game with Georgetown before the Hoyas ultimately prevailed in double overtime. Georgetown scored on a 70-yard touchdown pass on its third play from scrimmage, but the Lehigh defense kept the Hoyas off the board through the remainder of regulation, a span of 58:27. The Mountain Hawks recorded 13 tackles for loss, three sacks and limited Georgetown to just 313 yards of total offense in regulation, and 243 following the long touchdown pass on the first drive of the game. Lehigh allowed just 62 rushing yards during regulation and kept an opponent under 100 yards for the game for just the second time this season and the first time since limiting Saint Francis to 58 in the season opener.
Holy Cross returns from its bye week looking to snap a four-game losing streak. The Crusaders' lone win came by a 31-28 score against Yale in overtime on Sept. 15. In its last game before the bye, Holy Cross erased a 30-14 third quarter deficit to take a lead at Harvard, only to fall 33-31 on a last second field goal. Holy Cross' two league losses came at the hands of Colgate on Sept. 1 and against Bucknell Sept. 29.
Quarterback Geoff Wade leads the Crusader offense. Wade has started four games under center and has thrown for 1,009 yards and seven touchdowns with seven interceptions. Domenic Cozier is the top rusher for Holy Cross with 346 yards and four touchdowns, while Martin Dorsey is the top receiver with 28 catches for 333 yards and three touchdowns. Linebacker Ryan Brady leads the Holy Cross defense with 79 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and two sacks. Like Lehigh, Holy Cross has struggled in the turnover department. The Crusaders have a minus-8 turnover margin through seven games. Bob Chesney is in his first season as Holy Cross' head coach.
Lehigh and Holy Cross get together for the 34th time with Lehigh holding a 19-13-1 lead in the series. Lehigh has won seven of the last eight games against Holy Cross, including three of the last four in Worcester. Andy Coen is 8-4 versus Holy Cross. These teams first met in 1924 and did not meet again until 1986.
Saturday's game kicks off just after 1 p.m. from Fitton Field in Worcester, Mass. The game will stream live on the Patriot League Network. Audio coverage will be available on Fox Sports Radio 1230 and 1320 beginning at noon.
Lehigh will play its final three regular season games in the Lehigh Valley, including the next two at home. The Mountain Hawks host Bucknell next Saturday on Heroes Day at Goodman Stadium, looking for their fourth straight win over the Bison. Game time is set for 12:30 p.m.
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The Mountain Hawks blocked two field goals at Georgetown, giving them a chance to win the game. Junior Riley O'Neil came up the middle to block Brad Hurst's second quarter 32-yard attempt, while junior Marquis Wilson was credited with blocking Hurst's 41-yard attempt as time expired. This marked the seventh time that Lehigh blocked two kicks in a game since 2001 and the first time with multiple blocked kicks since the Mountain Hawks blocked two extra points at Monmouth last season. The two blocks came six years to the day from a game where Lehigh blocked four kicks in a win over Bucknell. Lehigh opponents have attempted two potential game-winning field goals on the final play of regulation this season. The Mountain Hawks have blocked them both.
After rushing for minus-13 yards in the first half at Georgetown, Lehigh's rushing attack awakened after halftime, gaining 117 yards on 27 attempts. Senior Dominick Bragalone was held to five yards on eight carries in the first half, but came back to gain 85 yards on 20 carries in the second. Freshman Rashawn Allen also broke off a 19-yard run that led to Lehigh's game-tying field goal.
A strong defensive effort helped keep Lehigh in its game with Georgetown before the Hoyas ultimately prevailed in double overtime. Georgetown scored on a 70-yard touchdown pass on its third play from scrimmage, but the Lehigh defense kept the Hoyas off the board through the remainder of regulation, a span of 58:27. The Mountain Hawks recorded 13 tackles for loss, three sacks and limited Georgetown to just 313 yards of total offense in regulation, and 243 following the long touchdown pass on the first drive of the game. Lehigh allowed just 62 rushing yards during regulation and kept an opponent under 100 yards for the game for just the second time this season and the first time since limiting Saint Francis to 58 in the season opener.
Holy Cross returns from its bye week looking to snap a four-game losing streak. The Crusaders' lone win came by a 31-28 score against Yale in overtime on Sept. 15. In its last game before the bye, Holy Cross erased a 30-14 third quarter deficit to take a lead at Harvard, only to fall 33-31 on a last second field goal. Holy Cross' two league losses came at the hands of Colgate on Sept. 1 and against Bucknell Sept. 29.
Quarterback Geoff Wade leads the Crusader offense. Wade has started four games under center and has thrown for 1,009 yards and seven touchdowns with seven interceptions. Domenic Cozier is the top rusher for Holy Cross with 346 yards and four touchdowns, while Martin Dorsey is the top receiver with 28 catches for 333 yards and three touchdowns. Linebacker Ryan Brady leads the Holy Cross defense with 79 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and two sacks. Like Lehigh, Holy Cross has struggled in the turnover department. The Crusaders have a minus-8 turnover margin through seven games. Bob Chesney is in his first season as Holy Cross' head coach.
Lehigh and Holy Cross get together for the 34th time with Lehigh holding a 19-13-1 lead in the series. Lehigh has won seven of the last eight games against Holy Cross, including three of the last four in Worcester. Andy Coen is 8-4 versus Holy Cross. These teams first met in 1924 and did not meet again until 1986.
Saturday's game kicks off just after 1 p.m. from Fitton Field in Worcester, Mass. The game will stream live on the Patriot League Network. Audio coverage will be available on Fox Sports Radio 1230 and 1320 beginning at noon.
Lehigh will play its final three regular season games in the Lehigh Valley, including the next two at home. The Mountain Hawks host Bucknell next Saturday on Heroes Day at Goodman Stadium, looking for their fourth straight win over the Bison. Game time is set for 12:30 p.m.
| Date: | October 27, 2018 |
| Opponent: | Holy Cross Crusaders |
| Kickoff: | 1:05 p.m. |
| Stadium: | Fitton Field/23,500/Natural Grass |
| Location: | Fitton Field |
| Tickets: | Information from Holy Cross can be found HERE |
| Lehigh's Record: | 1-6 overall, 0-2 Patriot League |
| Holy Cross' Record: | 1-6 overall, 0-2 Patriot League |
| Series: | Lehigh leads 19-13-1 |
| Television: | Charter 3 TV in Worcester, Patriot League Network |
| Radio: | Fox Sports Radio 1230 and 1320 with Matt Kerr, Matt Markus and Steve Lomangino beginning at 12 p.m. |
| Internet Broadcast: | Video at PatriotLeague.TV Audio at LVFoxSports.com and TuneIn App |
| Key Stats: | •Lehigh is averaging 267.5 passing yards per game during Patriot League play after averaging 170 yards per game in its five non-league games. •In three career games against Holy Cross, Dom Bragalone has rushed 69 times for 499 yards and seven touchdowns. He is averaging 7.2 yards per carry and 166.3 yards per game versus the Crusaders. •Lehigh's defense is averaging 6.4 tackles for loss per game and has three games with double digit tackles for loss this season, including 13 at Georgetown. |
| Behind Enemy Lines | https://goholycross.com/ |
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