Bucknell University Athletics
Women's Basketball Prepares to Challenge No. 3 Notre Dame on Sunday
11/15/2015 1:20:00 AM | Women's Basketball
What: Bucknell (1-0, 0-0 PL) at No. 3 Notre Dame (0-0, 0-0 ACC)
Where: Purcell Pavilion (9,149) – Notre Dame, Ind.
When: Sunday, Nov. 15 – 1 p.m.
Webcast: WatchND
Radio: WVBU-FM 90.5
Internet Audio: BucknellBison.com
Live Statistics: UND.com
Storylines
• Bucknell plays its highest-ranked opponent in the Aaroun Roussell era when it takes on No. 3 Notre Dame on Sunday at Purcell Pavilion.
• The Bison look to keep momentum going after a 59-57 win at Cleveland State in the season opener for both teams on Friday.
With a Victory Over Notre Dame, Bucknell Would...
• Improve to 51-42 in Aaron Roussell's four years as head coach.
• Improve to 1-0 in the all-time series with Notre Dame.
• Improve to 2-8 against current members of the ACC.
• Improve to 24-15 against non-conference opponents with Roussell.
• Improve to 1-1 against nationally-ranked opponents with Roussell.
• Start 2-0 for the first time since the 2008-09 season.
How to Get the Game
• Sunday afternoon's game can be seen on WatchND.tv
• The game can be heard in the Susquehanna Valley on the radio on BVUB-FM 90.5 and online via BucknellBison.com, with Justin Antweil calling the action. The pregame show begins 15 minutes before tip-off.
• Live stats can be accessed at UND.com
Last Time Out
• Bucknell won its season opener over a returning WNIT qualifier for the second straight season, edging Cleveland State 59-57 on the road Friday.
• Megan McGurk shot 4-of-8 from long range and scored 14 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 44 seconds on the clock that gave the Bison the lead for good.
• Claire DeBoer recorded her 10th career double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Jacquie Klotz scored a team-high 18 points and added six rebounds.
• The Bison scored 27 points in the opening quarter, shooting 11-of-15 from the field and 5-of-5 from beyond the arc.
About the Fighting Irish
• Notre Dame has won the regular season and tournament titles in each of its first two seasons in the ACC. The Irish were picked to make it three in a row this season.
• Sophomore forward Brianna Turner was voted the Preseason Player of the Year and was joined on the Preseason All-ACC team by Lindsay Allen.
• The Irish will be playing their 2015-16 season opener with head coach Muffet McGraw looking for her 700th win with Notre Dame.
• Notre Dame has reached the NCAA Final Four in each of the past five seasons, including four trips to the championship game.
Series Notes
• Sunday marks the first ever meeting between Bucknell and Notre Dame.
• Notre Dame will play a Patriot League team for the second straight season. The Fighting Irish topped Holy Cross 104-29 last year.
Streaks of Note
• Claire DeBoer - 14 straight games with an assist
• Sheaira Jones - Has made 10 straight free throws dating back to last season
• Jacquie Klotz - Nine straight games with at least five rebounds
• Megan McGurk - 61 straight starts
Bucknell History vs. the ACC
• Bucknell is 1-8 against current members of the ACC.
• The Bison have played seven teams from the conference, including Pittsburgh and Wake Forest twice. They have played one game against Duke, Miami, North Carolina, Virginia and Virginia Tech.
• The lone win was a 58-57 victory over Pittsburgh during the 2001-02 season.
Bucknell vs. Current ACC Members
Team Record Last Meeting
Duke 0-1 12/21/07 (Duke, 92-49)
Miami 0-1 12/28/92 (Miami, 74-54)
North Carolina 0-1 3/23/08 (North Carolina, 85-50)
Pittsburgh 1-1 11/8/13 (Pittsburgh, 66-51)
Virginia 0-1 1/2/89 (Virginia, 81-48)
Virginia Tech 0-1 11/17/13 (Virginia Tech, 87-49
Wake Forest 0-2 1/2/91 (Wake Forest, 114-63)
Overall 1-8
Up Next
• Bucknell follows the big game at Notre Dame with its home opener against Binghamton on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The Bison beat the Bearcats 68-57 on the road last season.
