Wednesday, February 13
Bethlehem, Pa.
6 p.m.
Bucknell University
at
Lehigh
Women's Basketball Readies for Tough Test at Lehigh on Wednesday
2/12/2019 1:48:00 PM | Women's Basketball
 Â Â Â Â GAME NOTES Â Â @Bucknell_WBB Projected Starters G: Kyi English (7.6 ppg, 3.0 apg) G: Kate Walker (10.3 ppg, 3.6 rpg) G: Abby Kapp (9.1 ppg, 3.0 rpg) F: Ellie Mack (11.9 ppg, 6.6 rpg) F: Kaitlyn Slagus (13.3 ppg, 7.6 rpg) |
     GAME NOTES   @LehighWBB   Projected Starters   G: Hannah Hedstrom (4.4 ppg, 3.0 apg)   G: Hailey Pascoe (8.9 ppg, 1.8 rpg)   G: Camryn Buhr (12.2 ppg, 6.6 rpg)   F: Mariah Sexe (2.3 ppg, 1.3 rpg)   F: Cameryn Benz (7.8 ppg, 6.9 rpg) |
Game Info
What: Bucknell (19-4, 10-1 PL) at Lehigh (15-7, 7-4 PL)
When: Wednesday, Feb. 13 (6 p.m.)
Where: Sojka Pavilion (Lewisburg, Pa.)
Webcast:Â Patriot League Network
Radio: 90.5 WVBU
Internet Radio: BucknellBison.com
Live Statistics: LehighSports.com
With a win over Lehigh, Bucknell would...
• improve to 20-4 overall, the best record through 24 games in program history, and 11-1 in the PL.
• improve to 42-43 in the all-time series with the Mountain Hawks.
• improve to 11-3 against the Mountain Hawks during the Roussell era.
• improve to 7-1 against the Mountain Hawks with the current senior class.
• improve to 59-7 in Patriot League play over the last four seasons.
• improve to 10-3 in true road games this season.
Last Time Out
• All 13 Bucknell players scored at least two points as the Bison cruised to a 75-43 win over Lafayette on Saturday at Sojka Pavilion.
• Taylor O'Brien (10), Kaitlyn Slagus (10), and Kate Walker (10) all scored in double-digits for the Bison. Slagus also led the team with eight rebounds.
• Bucknell limited Lafayette to four points in the first quarter and led 20-4 after 10 minutes of play. The Bison stretched the lead to 41-17 at the half and their final 32-point margin was the largest of the game.
• Bucknell's defense forced 21 turnovers and the Bison scored 24 points off those miscues. Bucknell turned the ball over just eight times.
• Kyi English had a solid game with eight points and five assists, all of which came in the first half while Bucknell built its commanding lead. Ellie Mack contributed nine points and five rebounds, while Abby Kapp tallied six boards.
About Lehigh
• Lehigh is 15-7 overall and 7-4 in the Patriot League after having a three-game winning streak snapped with a 52-48 loss to Boston University.
• Prior to the loss the Mountain Hawks had posted wins over Army West Point (73-50), Loyola (51-42), and Navy (66-55).
• Lehigh has the top scoring defense in the Patriot League, allowing just 55.1 points per game.
• Lehigh is 10-4 at home this season.
Series History with Lehigh
• Bucknell and Lehigh will meet for the 85th time. The Mountain Hawks hold a 43-41 lead in the
all-time series, but the Bison have won seven of the past eight games.
• The Bison are 10-3 against the Mountain Hawks under head coach Aaron Roussell and 6-1 with
the current senior class.
• Kyi English has averaged 9.9 points in seven career games against Lehigh. Ellie Mack has averaged 10.3 points in three career games.
Bucknell vs. the Patriot League
• Bucknell is 277-235 against current members of the Patriot League.
• The Bison are 233-175 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 46th in the most recent RPI.
• Lehigh is 151st in the RPI.
Up Next
The Bison will host Colgate on Saturday at 2 p.m. It will be Senior Day and the team's annual Play4Kay game.
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