Lehigh Tops Bucknell 31-30, Yoder Sets Rushing Record

Lehigh held off Bucknell 31-30, ending a two-game skid and improving to 7-2 overall and 5-1 in the Patriot League. Senior Luke Yoder rushed for 183 yards and two touchdowns, breaking Lehigh’s career rushing-yardage record and tying its career rushing-touchdown mark. Bucknell rallied late behind freshman quarterback Emmett Dowling, who led a 75-yard drive capped by a 19-yard touchdown pass to Sam Milligan, but Luke Denny batted down the two-point attempt to preserve the win. Milligan scored by passing, rushing and receiving for Bucknell, which outgained Lehigh but fell to 1-8.