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Dartmouth blitzes Yale in second half, wins 34-14

The Columbian
Published: October 5, 2012, 5:00pm

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Alex Park was 15-of-27 passing for 204 yards and a touchdown to lead Dartmouth to a 34-14 victory against Yale on Saturday, ending a 10-game losing streak against the Bulldogs.

Yale had won the past five at home by a combined score of 171-34, with the past three decided by a margin of at least 30 points

Dartmouth (3-1, 1-1 Ivy League) trailed 14-13 at the half but shut out Yale (1-3, 0-2) in the second half and scored 14 fourth-quarter points to seal the victory.

Yale went for it on fourth down four times in the second half, including at Dartmouth’s 6- and 11-yard lines, but turned the ball over on downs all four times.

Dominick Pierre ran for 91 yards and a touchdown for the Big Green, and Brian Grove scored two rushing touchdowns.

The Bulldogs’ Eric Williams threw for 181 yards and a touchdown.

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