Saturday, February 2
Boston, Mass.
2 p.m.
Bucknell University
at
Boston University
Women's Basketball Plays at Boston U. Saturday, Looking for Eighth-Straight Win
2/1/2019 2:12:00 PM | Women's Basketball
 GAME NOTES @Bucknell_WBB Projected Starters G: Kyi English (7.7 ppg, 2.9 apg) G: Kate Walker (10.5 ppg, 3.4 rpg) G: Abby Kapp (9.1 ppg, 2.9 rpg) F: Ellie Mack (12.0 ppg, 6.7 rpg) F: Kaitlyn Slagus (13.3 ppg, 7.6 rpg) |
 GAME NOTES @TerrierWBB Projected Starters G: Katie Nelson (10.2 ppg, 3.5 apg) G: Lauren Spearman (9.6 ppg, 2.1 rpg) G: Payton Hauck (11.8 ppg, 4.2 rpg) F: Naiyah Thompson (7.2 ppg, 5.8 rpg) F: Nia Irving (13.1 ppg, 8.7 rpg) |
Game Info
What: Bucknell (17-4, 8-1 PL) at Boston University (10-9, 6-3 PL)
When: Saturday, Feb. 2 (2 p.m.)
Where: Case Gym (Boston, Mass.)
Webcast: Patriot League Network
Radio: 90.5 WVBU
Internet Radio: BucknellBison.com
Live Statistics: GoTerriers.com
With a win over Boston University, Bucknell would...
• improve to 18-4 overall, the best record through 22 games in program history, and 9-1 in the PL
• improve to 10-2 in the all-time series with the Terriers (all games during Roussell era)
• improve to 7-1 against the Terriers with the current senior class.
• improve to 232-176 all-time in Patriot League play.
• improve to 57-7 in Patriot League play over the last four seasons.
• improve to 9-3 in true road games this season.
Last Time Out
• Bucknell's offense rolled against the ninth-ranked defense in the nation in a 77-43 win over Navy at Alumni Hall. The Bison had 60 points through three quarters against the Mids, who hadn't given up 60 points in an entire game in their first eight league matchups.
• Ellie Mack led the Bison with 17 points, while Kaitlyn Slagus added 13 and Abby Kapp tallied 10. None of them played more than 25 minutes.
• The Bison shot 53 percent (28-53) from the field and 53 percent (9-17) from beyond the arc.
• Bucknell finished with advantages of 19-2 in points off turnovers, 23-2 in bench points, 30-16 in points in the paint, 8-2 in fast-break points, 10-9 in steals, and 18-9 in assists.
• The Bison won at Alumni Hall for the fifth-straight game.
About Boston University
• Boston University is 10-9 overall and 6-3 in the Patriot League after back-to-back wins over Navy (49-35) and Lafayette (47-44).
• The Terriers, who started league play with four straight wins, are currently tied with Lehigh for third in the Patriot League standings.
• Four Boston University players -- Katie Nelson, Lauren Spearman, Payton Hauck, and Nia Irving -- rank in the top 10 in the Patriot League in minutes played.
• The Terriers are 6-2 at home this season.
Series History with Boston University
• Bucknell and Boston University will meet for the 12th time. The Bison hold a 9-2 lead with all 11 games being played during Aaron Roussell's time as head coach.
• The Bison have won nine of the past 10 games in the series.
• Kate Walker has averaged 11.5 points, 2.4 assists, and 1.2 steals in seven career games against Boston University. Kyi English has averaged 11.7 points in five career games, including 21 points in both games against the Terriers last season.
Bucknell vs. the Patriot League
• Bucknell is 275-235 against current members of the Patriot League.
• The Bison are 231-175 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 48th in the most recent RPI.
• Boston University is 162nd in the RPI.
Up Next
The Bison have Wednesday off before returning to action against Lafayette at Sojka Pavilion on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 2:30 p.m. The game will air live on WQMY.
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