Villanova beats No. 12 Lehigh 24-18 on homecoming
Villanova won 24-18 over No. 12 Lehigh on Saturday, Oct. 24, extending a 13‑game win streak against the Mountain Hawks and marking the Wildcats’ first home victory since November 2025.
Key points
- Villanova defeated Lehigh 24-18 on homecoming weekend.
- The win was the Wildcats’ 13th straight victory over Lehigh.
- Garrett Rogan sacked Lehigh quarterback Derek Morgan at the two‑yard line to seal the game.
- Pat McQuaide scored first with a seven‑yard touchdown run.
- Mark Ferrante praised the team after the last‑possession win.
Villanova defeats No. 12 Lehigh 24-18 on homecoming
Villanova beat No. 12 Lehigh 24-18 on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, during homecoming weekend.
The victory marked Villanova’s first home win since November 2025 and the Wildcats’ 13th consecutive win over the Mountain Hawks.
The win gave Villanova a 4-4 record and handed Lehigh its second straight loss, the first Patriot League defeat of the year for the Mountain Hawks.
Garrett Rogan sacked Lehigh quarterback Derek Morgan on the Wildcats’ own two‑yard line as time ran out, sealing the win.
Derek Morgan finished with 134 passing yards, 94 rushing yards and one touchdown; senior running back Luke Yoder recorded 132 rushing yards and one touchdown.
Junior Villanova running backs Ja’briel Mace and Isaiah Ragland combined for 135 rushing yards and two touchdowns, raising each of their season totals above 450 yards.
Villanova’s five‑year quarterback Pat McQuaide opened the scoring with a seven‑yard touchdown run on an eight‑minute, 75‑yard drive.
“It’s good to be on the winning side of a last‑possession game,” head coach Mark Ferrante said.
Your questions, answered
What was the final score of the Villanova vs. Lehigh game?
Villanova won 24-18 over Lehigh.
How many consecutive wins does Villanova have over Lehigh?
Villanova has won 13 straight games against Lehigh.
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