ERIE, Pa. -- Mercyhurst senior quarterback Doug Altavilla threw three touchdown passes and ran in another score as the Laker football team celebrated a snowy Senior Day with a 35-14 victory over Millersville in a PSAC interdivisional contest on Saturday at Tullio Field.

Altavilla finished 12 of 24 for 228 yards, one interception and the three TDs. His primary target was a fellow senior, wide receiver Clay Waldron, who totaled seven receptions for 150 yards and two touchdowns. The other passing touchdown was caught by another senior, tight end Bryce Mostoller.

Running back Fredrick Green had 17 carries for 91 yards out of the Laker backfield. Wide receiver Austin Hence added two grabs for 50 yards.

On defense, defensive back Alex Weimer had six total tackles and one interceptions. Lineman Uwaila Omorogbe had a half-sack.

Seniors lined the rest of the defensive box score: defensive back Jake Tarasovitch made five tackles and fellow DB Dante' Redwood recorded an interception. Defensive lineman Austin Drew and linebacker Chris Peluso made sacks. Linebacker Rocky Owens was credited with a half-sack.

As a unit, the defense had eight tackles-for-loss. Drew and Peluso had two apiece.

Mercyhurst (5-6) jumped ahead for a 14-0 lead with bookend scores in the first quarter. Altavilla connected with Waldron on a 21-yard pass on the opening drive. Then, on the final play of the first quarter, Altavilla scored on a 3-yard run.

Millersville had a pair of touchdowns in the third quarter, but each time, the Lakers distanced themselves. Altavilla hooked up with Waldron and Mostoller on 42- and 11-yard TD plays, respectively. After the Mostoller touchdown, Altavilla threw a two-point conversion to brother Nick Altavilla to push the Laker lead to 28-14.

Running back Cortez Watson scored the last touchdown for Mercyhurst on a 5-yard run late in the fourth.