LEWISBURG, Pa. — Ralph Rucker IV threw for a touchdown and rushed for another score, Brad Gerken sealed the game with an interception and Bucknell defeated Saint Francis 30-23 on Saturday night.

Rucker had a 17-yard touchdown connection with TJ Cadden on the opening drive. He led a fourth-quarter drive to reclaim the lead from Saint Francis, finding Josh Gary for a two-point conversion after Tariq Thomas' 7-yard touchdown run.

Thomas led Bucknell with 98 yards on 10 carries. Rucker had 168 yards through the air and 69 on the ground.

Rucker's two-point conversion came into play after kicker Matt Schearer missed the extra point following Rucker's third-quarter rushing score.

Saint Francis moved the ball almost exclusively through the air and nearly mounted a comeback with the aerial assa

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