Rogan Makes Game-Winning Sack on Last Play of Game as Villanova Upsets Lehigh Again, 24-18
Garrett Rogan’s sack on third-and-goal preserved Villanova’s first home win of the season after Lehigh rallied from a 21-0 halftime deficit.
- On Saturday, Villanova secured a 24-18 victory over Lehigh after linebacker Garrett Rogan sacked quarterback Derek Morgan on the two-yard line during the final play of the game.
- With alumni in the stands for homecoming weekend, the Wildcats achieved their first home victory of the season and extended their winning streak over the Mountain Hawks to 13 consecutive games.
- Dominating the first half, Villanova built a 21-0 lead behind quarterback Pat McQuaide's 194 passing yards, while the defense limited Lehigh to 82 offensive yards.
- Head coach Mark Ferrante said the team would enjoy the victory for 24 hours before returning to the film room to address necessary corrections.
- Next Saturday, Villanova travels upstate to face Lafayette, with the Wildcats holding a perfect 2-0 all-time record against the Leopards.
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Villanova Takes Down No. 12 Lehigh, 24-18
It’s homecoming weekend at Villanova and with alumni back in the stands Saturday, Villanova football broke through the ice for their first home victory of the season, taking down No. 12 Lehigh, 24-18. After a strong first half for the Wildcats and a rally from the Mountain Hawks after halftime, Villanova’s defense came up with their strongest stop of the year as Garrett Rogan sacked Lehigh quarterback Derek Morgan on the Wildcats’ own two-yard l…
Garrett Rogan’s Final-Play Sack Seals Villanova’s 24-18 Win
Villanova held off No. 11 Lehigh, 24-18, after building a 21-point halftime lead and surviving a final, 20-play drive. Linebacker Garrett Rogan sealed the Homecoming win with a sack on the game’s final play, completing a career-best 13-tackle performance.
Lehigh loses second consecutive game, falls to Villanova 24-18
Lehigh suffered their second straight loss on Saturday as they fell to Villanova 24-18. This was the Wildcats’ 13th straight victory over the Mountain Hawks. The Mountain Hawks record fell to 6-2 as Villanova, now 4-4, handed them their first Patriot League loss of the year. After being shutout in the first half, the Mountain [...]
Rogan’s Third Down Stop Seals Victory as Wildcats Withstand Lehigh for 24-18 Homecoming Win - Villanova University
VILLANOVA, Pa.—The last one of a career high 13 tackles for fifth year linebacker Garrett Rogan (Mercer Island, Wash.) was a sack on the final play of the game as Villanova (4-4, 3-2 Patriot League) held off visiting No. 11 Lehigh (6-2, 4-1 Patriot League) as time expired in a Homecoming Weekend thriller at Villanova Stadium early Saturday evening. Rogan and the Wildcats withstood a 20-play drive by the Mountain Hawks over the final 3:33 of the …
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