Gillette's 2 TDs helps Lafayette get past Penn 24-14

Published Sep. 25, 2021 7:36 p.m. ET

Associated Press

EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Joe Gillette accounted for two touchdowns to lead Lafayette to a 24-14 victory over Pennsylvania on Saturday.

— his first career scoring throw — that gave Lafayette (1-3) a 17-14 lead midway through the third quarter. The Leopards' Billy Shaeffer had two interceptions, including a 41-yard pick-6 that capped the scoring with 14 seconds left in the third.

Gillette, a junior receiver, also had a 29-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. He finished with 49 yards rushing and caught five passes for 91 yards. Davis was 12 of 18 for 157 yards passing.

John Quinnelly threw a touchdown pass and three interceptions for Penn (1-1). He was 18-of-34 passing for 244 yards.

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