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Cornell defeats Lehigh 48-38 for first win over top-5 team since 1939
Garrett Bass-Sulpizio accounted for 469 total yards as Cornell built a 31-17 halftime lead and held off a late Lehigh rally.
On Saturday, Cornell defeated Lehigh 48-38, marking the Big Red's first victory over a top-five team since 1939.
Quarterback Garrett Bass-Sulpizio threw for a career-high 366 yards and added 103 rushing yards, establishing Cornell's dominance early with a 31-17 halftime lead.
The Mountain Hawks countered with Derek Morgan throwing for 204 yards and three touchdowns, Luke Yoder rushing for 142 yards, and Luke Denny returning a fumble 100-plus yards for a touchdown.
Cornell drove 81 yards for Jordan Triplett's 3-yard touchdown run, extending the lead to 45-31 early in the fourth quarter before Bryce Werner caught a 41-yard pass from Morgan.
Next Saturday, Cornell travels to Brown while Lehigh visits Villanova, with both teams seeking momentum from their respective outcomes.