Saturday, January 26
Lewisburg, Pa.
2 p.m.
Bucknell University
vs
Holy Cross
Bucknell Welcomes Holy Cross for Hero Appreciation Day
1/24/2019 4:09:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Bison Are 15-4 Overall and 6-1 in the PL After Five-Straight Wins
 Â Â Â Â GAME NOTES Â Â @Bucknell_WBB Projected Starters G: Kyi English (7.6 ppg, 2.9 apg) G: Kate Walker (10.8 ppg, 3.4 rpg) G: Abby Kapp (9.3 ppg, 2.8 rpg) F: Ellie Mack (11.5 ppg, 6.9 rpg) F: Kaitlyn Slagus (13.2 ppg, 7.8 rpg) |
     GAME NOTES   @HCrossWBB   Projected Starters   G: Avery LaBarbera (11.7 ppg, 2.9 apg)   G: Madalyn Smith (6.7 ppg, 2.7 rpg)   G: Jenay Faulkner (3.9 ppg, 2.0 rpg)   F: Lauren Manis (18.7 ppg, 11.6 rpg)   C: Megan Swords (11.3 ppg, 7.6 rpg) |
Promotion: Hero Appreciation Day
• Veterans, active-duty servicemen and servicewomen, Gold Star families, and all first responders (police, fire, EMS) will receive complimentary admission to the game.
• A care package drive will be held. Fans are encouraged to bring:
   Below is a brief list of some items that we look for that are ideal to ship to soldiers overseas, both MALE and FEMALE, albeit this is not all-encompassing.     Please note we cannot ship any aerosols due to regulations from the FAA.
    - Canned/Packaged food (beans, vegetables, fruit, soup, chili, rice)
    - Small Snacks (granola bars, cookies, chips, candy, gum)
    - Soap/Body Wash
    - Shampoo
    - Deodorant
    - Razors/Shaving Cream
    - Toothbrush/Toothpaste
    - Lotion/Skin Care Products/Sunscreen
    - Word Searches, Crossword Puzzles, Trivia Games
Game Info
What: Holy Cross (11-7, 3-4 PL) at Bucknell (15-4, 6-1 PL)
When: Saturday, Jan. 26 (2 p.m.)
Where: Sojka Pavilion (Lewisburg, Pa.)
Webcast:Â Patriot League Network
Radio: 90.5 WVBU
Internet Radio: BucknellBison.com
Live Statistics:Â BucknellBison.com
With a win over Holy Cross, Bucknell would...
• improve to 16-4 overall and 7-1 in the Patriot League.
• improve to 23-44 in the all-time series with the Crusaders.
• improve to 10-5 against the Crusaders during the Roussell era.
• improve to 7-1 against the Crusaders with the current senior class.
• improve to 230-176 all-time in Patriot League play.
• improve to 55-7 in Patriot League play over the last four seasons.
• improve to 145-73 all-time at Sojka Pavilion.
• improve to 49-6 at Sojka Pavilion over the last four seasons.
• improve to 7-1 at Sojka Pavilion ths season.
Last Time Out
• Kaitlyn Slagus scored a team-high 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting, and Kate Walker stuffed the stat sheet with nine points, nine rebounds, and seven assists to lead Bucknell to a 75-57 win over Loyola (Md.) at Reitz Arena. It was the fifth-straight win for the Bison.
• Slagus was joined in double-figures by Ellie Mack with 14 points and Kyi English with 13 points. Mack scored 10 points in the first quarter, while English scored seven in the final 1:30 of play.
• Bucknell finished with a 38-10 advantage in points in the paint, including 16 by Slagus. The Bison assisted on 17 of their 31 field goals.
• The Bison shot 50 percent (31-62) from the field and 36 percent (9-25) from beyond the arc.
• Bucknell out-rebounded Loyola (Md.) 39-27, finishing with a double-digit rebounding margin for the second straight game.
About Holy Cross
• Holy Cross is 11-7 overall and 3-4 in the Patriot League after posting back-to-back wins over Boston University (75-69) and Army West Point (58-39).
• The Crusaders' top non-conference win came over Rhode Island (73-65).
• Holy Cross was picked sixth in the Patriot League Preseason Poll.
• Lauren Manis was a Preseason All-Patriot League selection. She is averaging 18.7 points and 11.6 rebounds.
Series History with Holy Cross
• Bucknell and Holy Cross will meet for the 67th time. The Crusaders hold a 44-22 lead in the all-time series, but the Bison have won six of the past seven meetings.
• The Bison are 9-5 against the Crusaders under head coach Aaron Roussell and 6-1 with the current senior class.
• Kaitlyn Slagus has averaged 12.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks in seven career games against Holy Cross. Kate Walker has averaged 11.0 points and 2.3 assists in six career games. The Bison are 6-0 against the Crusaders with Walker in the lineup.
Bucknell vs. the Patriot League
• Bucknell is 273-235 against current members of the Patriot League.
• The Bison are 229-175 in Patriot League play.
• Bucknell has a winning record against six teams in the conference -- Army West Point, Boston University, Colgate, Lafayette, Loyola, and Navy.
• The Bison have won three Patriot League titles and have played in the title game four times.
Where Do They Rank?
• Bucknell is ranked 11th in the latest edition of the CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25. The Bison are ranked 61st in the most recent RPI.
• Holy Cross is 215th in the RPI.
Up Next
The Bison travel to play Navy on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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