Lehigh dominates Holy Cross in season opener
Holy Cross football fell,35-10, to nationally ranked Lehigh in a tough season opener at Fitton Field on Saturday.
WORCESTER – Holy Cross faced off against the defending Patriot League champion, nationally-ranked Lehigh, in their season opener on Aug. 29. The Crusaders, largely new with 15 transfers and 18 first-year players, were hoping to kick off the year strongly. However, Lehigh's star senior running back Luke Yoder led his team to a dominant 35-10 victory, rushing for 130 yards and two touchdowns in the first quarter alone.
Lehigh's crushing first quarter performance left Holy Cross, led by junior David Lynch, struggling to keep pace. In his first game as coach, Rich Nagy watched on as his team showcased the challenge of facing a top-ranked opponent. Lynch started at quarterback, throwing for 313 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. Holy Cross's red zone struggles were a significant issue, as they only scored three points in the first half.
The Crusaders made three trips inside the Mountain Hawks' 10-yard line but failed to capitalize. Despite a strong showing from young players like Myles Abernathy and Liam Zelman, Holy Cross fell to 0-8 all-time in August. The team will face Colgate on Sept. 5 as they look to improve their season.
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