Lehigh rolls to huge halftime lead, defeats Wagner 49-13

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BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Dante Perri threw two touchdowns passes, Nick Peltekian’s two interceptions included a pick-6, and Lehigh routed…

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — 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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