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Lafayette-Georgetown Season Opener Ruled No Contest After Lightning

Thursday night's Patriot League game between Lafayette and Georgetown was declared a no contest after prolonged lightning struck the Washington, D.C. area.

Published Aug 27, 2026, 7:22 PM EDT | Lafayette College Athletics

Thursday night's Patriot League football contest between Lafayette and Georgetown was ruled a no contest after prolonged lightning strikes in the Washington, D.C. area. The game could not resume due to unsafe weather conditions.