Blocked field goal helps Holy Cross beat Bucknell 21-14

LEWISBURG, Pa. -- Connor Degenhardt threw a touchdown pass and ran for two scores and Holy Cross cashed in on a blocked field goal to beat winless Bucknell 21-14 in Saturday's Patriot League opener for both teams. Tied at 14 in the third quarter, Kevin Bucceroni blocked Ethan Torres ' 37-yard attempt and the Crusaders (2-3) scored seven plays later on Degenhardt's 1-yard run. Bucknell (0-5) jumped to a 14-0 lead on Chad Freshnock 's 2-yard TD run and Gerrit Van Itallie 's 52-yard pick-6 of a Degenhardt pass. Degenhardt hit Derek Mountain on a 33-yard scoring strike and tied it on a 1-yard sneak before halftime. The Bison weren't able to generate much offense after Degenhardt's go-ahead score and were forced to punt on two drives and lost a fumble on another. Torres missed a 40-yard field goal try with 4:27 to play and the Crusaders ran out the clock from there.