Bucknell University Athletics
Women’s Water Polo Hosts No. 18 Hartwick on Saturday
2/23/2017 10:13:00 AM | Women's Water Polo
Setting the Scene
What: No. 18 Hartwick (6-2, 0-0 CWPA) at Bucknell (6-4, 0-0 CWPA)
When: Feb. 25 - 2 p.m.
Where: Kinney Natatorium - Lewisburg, Pa.
About the Bison
* Bucknell is set to open conference play against No. 18 Hartwick in its final home contest until April.
* The Bison are coming off a 3-1 weekend at the Mercyhurst Invitational. They fell 9-7 in their opening match against George Washington, but picked up victories in their next three matches over Mercyhurst (17-5), VMI (15-8), and Gannon (14-11).
* Emily Konishi led the Bison with 24 points (12G, 12A) and six steals. The sophomore now leads the team in points (41) and steals (14) this season.
* The Bison are unbeaten this season when scoring in double-figures.
* Bucknell has had success recently at Kinney Natatorium, posting a 7-2 mark in its last nine home games.
* The Bison continue to receive votes in the latest Top 25 Poll.
* Hartwick will be the third ranked opponent for Bucknell this season.
Scouting Hartwick
* Hartwick has participated at the Bruno Classic and Triton Invite, going a combined 6-2.
* The Hawks have gone 3-2 against ranked opponents this year, picking up wins over No. 21 Wagner, No. 23 Marist and No. 22 California State - Northridge.
* Hartwick's top two scorers, Lena Kotanchyan and Zsofia Polak, have combined for 47 of the team's 79 goals.
Series History with Hartwick
* Bucknell is 1-16 all-time against the Hawks, dating back to 1999.
* The Bison picked up their lone victory over Hartwick in 2005 in a 12-10 decision.
* Hartwick defeated Bucknell in both meetings last season, including a 10-5 win at the CWPA Championships.
Up Next
* Bucknell will travel to Ann Arbor, Michigan, for four games at the Wolverine Invite on March 4-5. The Bison will compete against Santa Clara, UC Irvine, UC Davis, and Arizona State.
