Princeton Routs Lafayette for First Win Behind Strong Second Quarter

EASTON, Pa. (Interstat) — Princeton earned its first victory of the season by defeating Lafayette 38-28 on Saturday at Fisher Stadium. The Tigers broke open a close game with a 21-point second quarter, which included a 4-yard touchdown run by quarterback Blaine Hipa and a defensive score on a pick-six by Torian Roberts. Lafayette quarterback Dean DeNobile threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns in the loss. The Leopards, who entered the game with a 73.7% probability to win according to one projection system, fell to 3-1. Princeton improved to 1-1.