Wednesday, February 20
Lewisburg, Pa.
6 p.m.
Bucknell University
vs
Loyola (Md.)
Women's Basketball Welcomes Loyola (Md.) to Sojka Pavilion on Wednesday
2/19/2019 11:58:00 AM | Women's Basketball
 GAME NOTES @Bucknell_WBB Projected Starters G: Kyi English (7.4 ppg, 3.1 apg) G: Kate Walker (10.3 ppg, 3.7 rpg) G: Abby Kapp (9.2 ppg, 3.2 rpg) F: Ellie Mack (12.1 ppg, 6.5 rpg) F: Kaitlyn Slagus (13.6 ppg, 7.6 rpg) |
 GAME NOTES @LoyolaWBB Projected Starters G: Bri Betz-White (8.6 ppg, 2.5 apg) G: Hannah Niles (4.3 ppg, 2.5 rpg) G: Stephanie Karcz (7.1 ppg, 10.0 rpg) G/F: Taleah Dixon (8.3 ppg, 2.4 rpg) F: Delaney Connolly (8.0 ppg, 4.3 rpg) |
Promotions
• Susquehanna Trails Giveaway -- Student groups can check in at the game for a chance to win a $250 bus voucher
Game Info
What: Loyola (4-20, 3-10 PL) at Bucknell (21-4, 12-1 PL)
When: Wednesday, Feb. 20 (6 p.m.)
Where: Sojka Pavilion (Lewisburg, Pa.)
Webcast: Patriot League Network
Radio: 90.5 WVBU
Internet Radio: BucknellBison.com
Live Statistics: BucknellBison.com
With a win over Loyola (Md.), Bucknell would...
• improve to 22-4 overall, the best record through 26 games in program history, and 13-1 in the PL.
• match the program record for consecutive wins with 12.
• improve to 17-7 in the all-time series with the Greyhounds.
• improve to 12-2 against the Greyhounds during the Roussell era.
• improve to 8-2 against the Greyhounds with the current senior class.
• improve to 61-7 in Patriot League play over the last four seasons.
• improve to 148-73 all-time at Sojka Pavilion.
• improve to 52-6 at Sojka Pavilion over the last four seasons.
• improve to 10-1 at Sojka Pavilion this season.
Last Time Out
• Kaitlyn Slagus scored a game-high 18 points to lead four Bison players in double-figures as Bucknell cruised to a 76-58 victory over Colgate on Saturday at Sojka Pavilion.
• Bucknell's five seniors were honored during Senior Day ceremonies prior to the game. Slagus, Maegan Mikkelsen, Kyi English, Rachel Dumiak and Kate Walker all started and combined to score 35 points and grab 16 rebounds. Junior Ellie Mack (13) and sophomore Taylor O'Brien (10) reached double figures off the bench.
• Bucknell used a 15-0 run in the first half to open up a 44-26 halftime advantage. The Bison led by as many as 30 points (61-31) in the second half.
• Eight Bison players combined for nine 3-pointers.
Career Highs Set Last Game
Abby Kapp — blocks (3)
About Loyola (Md.)
• Loyola (Md.) is 4-20 overall and 3-10 in the Patriot League following a 55-52 win at Lafayette. That came after back-to-back losses to Holy Cross (58-48) and American (67-56).
• The Greyhounds have the returning Defensive Player of the Year/First Team All-Patriot League
selection Stephanie Karcz, former First Team All-Patriot League selection, Bri Betz-White, and returning Patriot League Rookie of the Year Isabella Therien.
• Loyola (Md.) has the best turnover margin (+2.71) in the Patriot League, but have the worst scoring offense at 53.5 points per game.
• Karcz averages 4.5 steals per game. She did not play against Bucknell earlier this season.
Series History with Loyola (Md.)
• Bucknell and Loyola will meet for the 24th time. The Bison hold a 16-7 lead in the all-time series, including wins in five of the past six meetings.
• The Bison are 11-2 against the Greyhounds under head coach Aaron Roussell and 7-2 with the current senior class.
• Kaitlyn Slagus has averaged 11.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.8 blocks, and 1.3 steals in nine career games against the Greyhounds.
Bucknell vs. the Patriot League
• Bucknell is 279-235 against current members of the Patriot League.
• The Bison are 235-175 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 9th in the latest edition of the CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25. The Bison are ranked 40th in the most recent RPI.
• Loyola (Md.) is 296th in the RPI.
Up Next
The Bison will travel to Worcester, Massachusetts, to take on Holy Cross on Saturday at 1 p.m.
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