Bucknell University Athletics
Bucknell University
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Women's Basketball Opens Season at Virginia Tuesday
11/4/2019 10:12:00 AM | Women's Basketball
What: Bucknell (0-0, 0-0 PL) at Virginia (0-0, 0-0 ACC)
When:Â Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m.
Where: John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, Va.
Webcast:Â ACC Network Extra
Radio:Â 90.5-FMÂ WVIA
Internet Radio:Â WVBU
Live Statistics:Â VirginiaSports.com
Game Notes: at Virginia
With a win over Virginia, Bucknell would...
• win its season opener for the sixth straight year.
• capture the first win of the Trevor Woodruff era.
• even the all-time series at 1-1 with Virginia.
• capture a second all-time win against an ACC opponent.
About Virginia
• Virginia is under the leadership of second-year head coach Tina Thompson, who led the Cavaliers to 12 victories and a win over Boston College in the opening round of the ACC tournament last season.
• The Cavaliers will rely on Preseason All-ACC senior guard Jocelyn Willoughby, who averaged 14.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game last season.
• Virginia welcomes five freshmen to the roster this season, as well as redshirt freshman Amandie Toi. The Cavaliers also welcome back four returning seniors.
• The Cavaliers as a team are predicted to finish 11th in the official Blue Ribbon Panel Preseason Poll and 12th in the coaches poll.
Series History with Virginia
• Bucknell last faced the Cavaliers in January of 1989. The Cavaliers pulled out an 81-48 victory.
Bucknell vs. the ACC
• Bucknell has faced 10 current ACC teams throughout the history of the program. Bucknell is 1-13 all-time in those games, with it's one victory coming against Pitt in 2001.
Up Next
Bucknell gets set for its home opener against Monmouth. The Bison defeated Monmouth 70-32 in the season-opener last year. The game is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 9 at Sojka Pavilion and will be broadcast on the Patriot League Network.
