Bucknell University Athletics
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Women's Tennis Hosts Saint Francis at the Central PA Tennis Center on Friday
2/21/2019 4:47:00 PM | Women's Tennis
The Bison Will Hold Their Second Fan Appreciation Day
Setting the Scene
Friday, Feb. 22
3 p.m. | Saint Francis (2-9) at Bucknell (5-0) | Central PA Tennis Center (Williamsport, Pa.)
Saturday, Feb. 23
2 p.m. | Bucknell (5-0) vs. Marist (3-5) | Northwood Racquet Club (Easton, Pa.)
About the Bison
• Bucknell is 5-0, its best record to start the season since 2005.
• The Bison have wins over St. Bonaventure (6-1 score), Siena (4-3), Niagara (6-1), Saint Joseph's (6-1), and La Salle (7-0).
• Two Bucknell players are undefeated this spring as Cayla Koch and Sofia Ayuso are each 5-0. Koch is 12-3 during the fall and spring seasons combined, while Ayuso is 15-5.
• The Bison are 25-5 in singles matches during the spring. Jill Auteri, Paige Leavy, and Mishi Papich are all 4-1, while Daniela Bellini is 3-2;
• Bucknell is 11-4 in doubles, including 4-1 records by the teams of Ayuso/Bellini and Auteri/Papich.
• For Fan Appreciation Day on Friday, fans will receive free pizza while supplies last, and will have a chance to win prizes from our corporate partners, no purchase required.
Scouting the Opponents
• Saint Francis is 2-9 after a 5-2 win over Mount St. Mary's. The Red Flash also have a win over Morgan State. They are 0-1 against Patriot League opponents with a 6-1 loss to Navy.
• Marist is 3-5 after a 5-2 win over Hofstra. The Red Foxes also have wins over Monmouth and Colgate.
Series History with the Opponents
• Bucknell is 13-3 in the all-time series with Saint Francis. Mishi Papich is 1-1 in singles against the Red Flash during her career.
• The Bison are 3-1 in the all-time series with Marist. Papich is 2-0 in singles against the Red Foxes, while Cayla Koch is 1-0.
Up Next
• Bucknell will play Colgate in Syracuse on Saturday, March 2.
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Friday, Feb. 22
3 p.m. | Saint Francis (2-9) at Bucknell (5-0) | Central PA Tennis Center (Williamsport, Pa.)
Saturday, Feb. 23
2 p.m. | Bucknell (5-0) vs. Marist (3-5) | Northwood Racquet Club (Easton, Pa.)
About the Bison
• Bucknell is 5-0, its best record to start the season since 2005.
• The Bison have wins over St. Bonaventure (6-1 score), Siena (4-3), Niagara (6-1), Saint Joseph's (6-1), and La Salle (7-0).
• Two Bucknell players are undefeated this spring as Cayla Koch and Sofia Ayuso are each 5-0. Koch is 12-3 during the fall and spring seasons combined, while Ayuso is 15-5.
• The Bison are 25-5 in singles matches during the spring. Jill Auteri, Paige Leavy, and Mishi Papich are all 4-1, while Daniela Bellini is 3-2;
• Bucknell is 11-4 in doubles, including 4-1 records by the teams of Ayuso/Bellini and Auteri/Papich.
• For Fan Appreciation Day on Friday, fans will receive free pizza while supplies last, and will have a chance to win prizes from our corporate partners, no purchase required.
Scouting the Opponents
• Saint Francis is 2-9 after a 5-2 win over Mount St. Mary's. The Red Flash also have a win over Morgan State. They are 0-1 against Patriot League opponents with a 6-1 loss to Navy.
• Marist is 3-5 after a 5-2 win over Hofstra. The Red Foxes also have wins over Monmouth and Colgate.
Series History with the Opponents
• Bucknell is 13-3 in the all-time series with Saint Francis. Mishi Papich is 1-1 in singles against the Red Flash during her career.
• The Bison are 3-1 in the all-time series with Marist. Papich is 2-0 in singles against the Red Foxes, while Cayla Koch is 1-0.
Up Next
• Bucknell will play Colgate in Syracuse on Saturday, March 2.
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Players Mentioned
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In The Herd: Patriot League Opening Round Game Preview And Achile Spadone Feature
Monday, March 02
In The Herd: EIWA Championships Preview And Dillon Bechtold Feature
Monday, March 02
ECAC OPEN SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS (3/01/26 - Sunday Finals Session)
Monday, March 02











