The Misericordia University football team dropped a 41-21 decision to Lebanon Valley, Saturday afternoon at Mangelsdorf Field.
Both teams went three-and-out on their first possession, but the Dutchmen marched 91 yards on their second possession to take a 6-0 lead early in the opening quarter.
The Dutchmen added another TD late in the first quarter and scored twice in the second quarter to take a 27-0 lead with 3:21 left in the first half.
The Cougars answered with a quick three-play scoring drive that ended with a 14-yard strike from
Ronnie Borden to Jassan Whitaker.
MU put together a 91-yard scoring drive on its second possession of the second half to get within 27-14. Borden hit
Jordan Alston for a five-yard TD with to get within 27-14 with 4:22 left in the third period.
Leb Val answered with two quick scores later in the period to take a 41-14 lead.
Derek Infante's 16-yard TD reception early in the fourth quarter cut the deficit to 41-21.
Borden was 24-51 for 338 yards and three TD's and two late interceptions.
Whittaker had 10 catches for 128 yards and a score and Infante had three catches for 60 yards, including a score.
Christian Meletta led the defense with 12 tackles and
Talyn Lope added nine stops.
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