April 12, 2021

Lafayette Wins 156th Rivalry Game Against Lehigh

After COVID-related delays, the most played rivalry in college football carries on

The Lafayette-Lehigh Rivalry game is always highly anticipated. But football fans had to endure a five-month COVID delay to see college football’s most-played event. Lafayette ultimately beat Lehigh, 20-13, for its second consecutive victory in The Rivalry. It was the Leopards’ first home win against the Mountain Hawks since 2006.

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Lafayette football players take the field in the 156th edition of the Rivalry against Lehigh — Photograph by Rick Smith

Lafayette football players take the field in the 156th edition of the Rivalry against Lehigh — Photograph by Rick Smith

Lafayette College football coach greets player on Fisher Field — Photograph by Ryan Hulvat

Lafayette College football players participate in a moment of silence on the sidelines — Photograph by Rick Smith

Lafayette College football players line up on Fisher Field for the 156 Rivalry — Photograph by Rick Smith

Lafayette College football players take the field — Photograph by Ryan Hulvat

Lafayette College football player hugs Lehigh football player — Photograph by Ryan Hulvat

Lafayette College football player holds the football and runs on Fisher Field while crowd of players look on — Photograph by Rick Smith

Lafayette College President Alison Byerly chats with students Rivalry 156jpg — Photograph by Ryan Hulvat

Lafayette College leopard mascot cheers on football players with cheerleaders at 156 Rivalry game — Photograph by Rick Smith

students in masks and leopard gear cheer on football players in Fisher Field stands — Photograph by Rick Smith

Lafayette College football coach talks to players on the sidelines — Photograph by Ryan Hulvat

Lafayette College football player leaps and stretches to catch the football — Photograph by Rick Smith

person in — Photograph by Ryan Hulvat

Lafayette College football coach celebrates with the team after winning the 156 Rivalry against Lehigh — Photograph by Rick Smith

Lafayette College football coach celebrates with the team after winning the 156 Rivalry against Lehigh — Photograph by Rick Smith

Lafayette College football players hold a trophy and smile after winning the 156 Rivalry game against Lehigh — Photograph by Rick Smith

Lafayette College football players hold a trophy and smile after winning the 156 Rivalry game against Lehigh — Photograph by Rick Smith

Lafayette College President Alison Byerly taking photo Rivalry 156 — Photograph by Ryan Hulvat

Lafayette College cheerleaders cheer on football players at Fisher Field — Photograph by Ryan Hulvat

Lafayette College dance crew kicks up their legs in front of Fisher Field — Photograph by Ryan Hulvat

Lafayette College students cheering Rivalry 156 — Photograph by Ryan Hulvat

Lafayette College leopard cheers — Photograph by Ryan Hulvat

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