Lehigh rolls to huge halftime lead, defeats Wagner 49-13
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- — Dante Perri threw two touchdowns passes, Nick Peltekian's two interceptions included a pick-6, and Lehigh routed Wagner 49-13 on Saturday.
Hayden Johnson had a 45-yard touchdown run and Peltekian's 27-yard interception return for a score were among the highlights of a first half in which Lehigh built a 42-0 lead.
Wagner had three turnovers and 51 yards in the first half.
Perri attempted only eight passes, completing six for 84 yards and the two touchdowns. His 37-yard connection with Mason Humphrey gave Lehigh a 49-0 lead early in the third quarter. Perri also ran for a score.
Lehigh finished with 190 yards rushing, led by Luke Yoder with 64 yards and a touchdown. Jaden Green also had a rushing touchdown for the Mountain Lions (1-1).
Damien Mazil was 18 of 31 passing for 154 yards for Wagner. He threw two touchdown passes and was intercepted three times. Wagner (1-1) finished with 249 yards of total offense.
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2024 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Duquesne | 5-0 | 8-2 |
| Central Connecticut | 4-1 | 6-5 |
| Robert Morris | 3-2 | 6-5 |
| Wagner | 2-3 | 4-7 |
| Long Island University | 2-3 | 3-8 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 2-4 | 4-6 |
| Mercyhurst | 0-0 | 3-7 |
| Stonehill | 0-5 | 1-9 |
2024 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh | 4-1 | 7-3 |
| Holy Cross | 4-1 | 5-6 |
| Bucknell | 3-2 | 5-6 |
| Georgetown | 2-3 | 5-5 |
| Lafayette | 2-3 | 6-5 |
| Fordham | 2-4 | 2-9 |
| Colgate | 1-4 | 2-9 |
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