Ralph Rucker IV accounts for 3 touchdowns and Bucknell holds off Lafayette 21-14

LEWISBURG, Pa. -- , Ralph Rucker IV had two touchdown runs and his touchdown pass with 5 1/2 minutes remaining lifted Bucknell to a 21-14 victory over Lafayette on Saturday. Gavin Willis ' fumble recovery late in the game sealed the win for Bucknell (4-5, 2-1 Patriot League). Rucker's 19-yard run opened the scoring early in the first quarter and his 1-yard run early in the fourth tied it at 14. In between, Lafayette's Dean DeNobile had touchdown passes of 38 yards to Chris Carasia and 8 yards to Ethan Hosak that had given the Leopards a 14-7 lead. After Rucker tied it up in the fourth, he drove the Bison 65 yards in nine plays on their next possession. His 9-yard pass to Eric Weatherly put Bucknell ahead 21-14 with 5:38 remaining. Lafayette responded with a 63-yard drive deep into Bucknell territory, eventually reaching the 2-yard line.