Friday, September 28
Worcester, Mass.
7 p.m.
Bucknell University
at
Holy Cross
Photo by: Marc Hagemeier
Volleyball Plays at Holy Cross Friday and at Colgate Saturday
9/27/2018 2:26:00 PM | Volleyball
The Bison Posted Wins Over Both Teams Last Season
Setting the Scene
(Friday, Sept. 28 – 7 p.m.)
What: Bucknell (5-8, 0-2 PL) at Holy Cross (2-13, 1-1 PL)
Where: Hart Gym (Worcester, Mass.)
Live Stats: GoHolyCross.com
Watch: Patriot League Network
(Saturday, Sept. 29 – 5 p.m.)
What: Bucknell (5-8, 0-2 PL) at Colgate (6-8, 1-1 PL)
Where: Cotterell Court (Hamilton, N.Y.)
Live Stats: GoColgateRaiders.com
Watch: Patriot League Network
About the Bison
• Bucknell is 5-8 overall and 0-2 in the Patriot League after opening the league schedule against a pair of tough opponents with home losses to Navy and American.
• The Mids and Eagles were both picked to finish in the top three of the Patriot League standings this season.
• The Bison rank in the top half of the conference in hitting percentage (.195), blocks/set (2.28), opponent aces/set (1.26), and digs/set (15.26).
• Two players moved into the starting lineup and posted career-highs in Bucknell's most recent match. Charner Ramsey tallied a career-high 26 assists, while Anna Carroll finished with a career-high 12 digs.
• Bucknell will hold a 40th Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 5-7, including an alumni game on that Saturday morning. The Bison host Lafayette that Saturday morning and Lehigh on Sunday afternoon. Go HERE for more information on the entire weekend.
Scouting Holy Cross
• Holy Cross is 2-13 overall and 1-1 in the Patriot League after a 3-2 loss at Army West Point.
• The Crusaders have wins over George Washington and Colgate.
• Holy Cross ranks second in the Patriot League in aces/set (1.48) and digs/set (16.70). Regan Wright is first individually in aces with 23 over 27 sets played.
Series History with Holy Cross
• Bucknell leads 37-16 in the all-time series with Holy Cross. The teams first played in 1986.
• The Bison swept the Crusaders with a pair of 3-2 wins last season.
• Mimi Richards averaged 13.0 kills, .389 hitting, and 7.0 total blocks in the two wins over Holy Cross last season.
Scouting Colgate
• Colgate is 6-8 overall and 1-1 in the Patriot League after a 3-0 win at Army West Point. The Raiders opened league play with a 3-1 loss at Holy Cross.
• The Raiders have played their last eight matches away from their home court. They haven't played at Cotterell Court since Sept. 1.
• Colgate gives up the least amount of blocks in the conference, allowing just 1.59/set.
Series History with Colgate
• Colgate leads the all-time series 40-23. The teams first played in 1984.
• The teams split their two matches last season. The Bison won 3-1 at home and then lost 3-1 on the road.
Up Next
• The Bison will host Lafayette on Saturday, Oct. 6, and Lehigh on Sunday, Oct. 7.
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(Friday, Sept. 28 – 7 p.m.)
What: Bucknell (5-8, 0-2 PL) at Holy Cross (2-13, 1-1 PL)
Where: Hart Gym (Worcester, Mass.)
Live Stats: GoHolyCross.com
Watch: Patriot League Network
(Saturday, Sept. 29 – 5 p.m.)
What: Bucknell (5-8, 0-2 PL) at Colgate (6-8, 1-1 PL)
Where: Cotterell Court (Hamilton, N.Y.)
Live Stats: GoColgateRaiders.com
Watch: Patriot League Network
About the Bison
• Bucknell is 5-8 overall and 0-2 in the Patriot League after opening the league schedule against a pair of tough opponents with home losses to Navy and American.
• The Mids and Eagles were both picked to finish in the top three of the Patriot League standings this season.
• The Bison rank in the top half of the conference in hitting percentage (.195), blocks/set (2.28), opponent aces/set (1.26), and digs/set (15.26).
• Two players moved into the starting lineup and posted career-highs in Bucknell's most recent match. Charner Ramsey tallied a career-high 26 assists, while Anna Carroll finished with a career-high 12 digs.
• Bucknell will hold a 40th Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 5-7, including an alumni game on that Saturday morning. The Bison host Lafayette that Saturday morning and Lehigh on Sunday afternoon. Go HERE for more information on the entire weekend.
Scouting Holy Cross
• Holy Cross is 2-13 overall and 1-1 in the Patriot League after a 3-2 loss at Army West Point.
• The Crusaders have wins over George Washington and Colgate.
• Holy Cross ranks second in the Patriot League in aces/set (1.48) and digs/set (16.70). Regan Wright is first individually in aces with 23 over 27 sets played.
Series History with Holy Cross
• Bucknell leads 37-16 in the all-time series with Holy Cross. The teams first played in 1986.
• The Bison swept the Crusaders with a pair of 3-2 wins last season.
• Mimi Richards averaged 13.0 kills, .389 hitting, and 7.0 total blocks in the two wins over Holy Cross last season.
Scouting Colgate
• Colgate is 6-8 overall and 1-1 in the Patriot League after a 3-0 win at Army West Point. The Raiders opened league play with a 3-1 loss at Holy Cross.
• The Raiders have played their last eight matches away from their home court. They haven't played at Cotterell Court since Sept. 1.
• Colgate gives up the least amount of blocks in the conference, allowing just 1.59/set.
Series History with Colgate
• Colgate leads the all-time series 40-23. The teams first played in 1984.
• The teams split their two matches last season. The Bison won 3-1 at home and then lost 3-1 on the road.
Up Next
• The Bison will host Lafayette on Saturday, Oct. 6, and Lehigh on Sunday, Oct. 7.
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