Saturday, February 23
Worcester, Mass.
1 p.m.
Bucknell University
at
Holy Cross
Women's Basketball Takes 12-Game Winning Streak to Holy Cross on Saturday
2/22/2019 12:04:00 PM | Women's Basketball
 Â Â Â Â GAME NOTES Â Â @Bucknell_WBB Projected Starters G: Kyi English (7.7 ppg, 3.0 apg) G: Kate Walker (10.3 ppg, 3.7 rpg) G: Abby Kapp (9.3 ppg, 3.2 rpg) F: Ellie Mack (12.1 ppg, 6.4 rpg) F: Kaitlyn Slagus (13.5 ppg, 7.6 rpg) |
     GAME NOTES   @HCrossWBB   Projected Starters   G: Avery LaBerbera (11.0 ppg, 2.7 apg)   G: Madalyn Smith (7.0 ppg, 2.4 rpg)   G: Nicole Morris (1.7 ppg, 0.9 rpg)   F: Lauren Manis (17.1 ppg, 11.4 rpg)   C: Megan Swords (10.8 ppg, 7.3 rpg) |
Game Info
What: Bucknell (22-4, 13-1 PL) at Holy Cross (15-10, 7-7 PL)
When: Saturday, Feb. 23 (1 p.m.)
Where: Hart Center (Worcester, Mass.)
Webcast:Â Patriot League Network
Radio: 90.5 WVBU
Internet Radio: BucknellBison.com
Live Statistics: GoHolyCross.com
With a win over Holy Cross, Bucknell would...
• improve to 23-4 overall, the best record through 27 games in program history, and 14-1 in the PL.
• set a program record for consecutive wins with 13.
• improve to 24-4 in the all-time series with the Crusaders.
• improve to 11-5 against the Crusaders during the Roussell era.
• improve to 8-1 against the Crusaders with the current senior class.
• improve to 62-7 in Patriot League play over the last four seasons.
• improve to 11-3 in true road games this season.
Last Time Out
• All five Bucknell starters reached double-figures in scoring, led by Kyi English, who tallied a team-high 15 points on 7-of-7 shooting, as the Bison women's basketball team posted an 87-55 victory over Loyola (Md.) Wednesday evening at Sojka Pavilion.
• Abby Kapp scored 12 of her 14 points in the first half, connecting on four 3-pointers. The Orange and Blue connected on 11 threes..
• Bucknell shot 63.2 percent (36-for-57) for the game, assisting on 23 of its made field goals. The Bison outrebounded the Greyhounds (4-21, 3-11 PL), 31-20, and converted 17 Loyola turnovers into 26 points.
• Kaitlyn Slagus had 11 points, a season-high seven assists, and six rebounds.
Career Highs Set Last Game
Taylor O'Brien — assists (3), steals (2)
About Holy Cross
• Holy Cross is 15-10 overall and 7-7 in the Patriot League following a 60-53 loss at Army West Point.
• Prior to that loss the Crusaders have won four-straight games, beating Lafayette (56-53), Loyola (58-48), Navy (47-44), and Boston University (64-61).
• Lauren Manis ranks second in the Patriot League in scoring (17.1) and third in rebounding (11.4).
• The Crusaders are 10-2 at home this season and will celebrate Senior Day on Saturday.
Series History with Holy Cross
• Bucknell and Holy Cross will meet for the 68th time. The Crusaders hold a 44-23 lead in the alltime series, but the Bison have won seven of the past eight meetings.
• The Bison are 10-5 against the Crusaders under head coach Aaron Roussell and 7-1 with the current senior class.
• Kaitlyn Slagus has averaged 12.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks in eight career games against Holy Cross. Kate Walker has averaged 10.9 points and 2.7 assists in seven career games. The Bison are 7-0 against the Crusaders with Walker in the lineup.
Bucknell vs. the Patriot League
• Bucknell is 280-235 against current members of the Patriot League.
• The Bison are 236-175 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 eighth in the latest edition of the CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25. The Bison are ranked 48th in the most recent RPI.
• Holy Cross is 200th in the RPI.
Up Next
The Bison will host Navy on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
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