Saturday, March 2
Washington, D.C.
2 p.m.
Bucknell University
at
American
Photo by: Marc Hagemeier
Bucknell and American Set for 1 vs. 2 Matchup at Bender Arena
3/1/2019 2:11:00 PM | Women's Basketball
 Â Â Â Â GAME NOTES Â Â @Bucknell_WBB Projected Starters G: Kyi English (8.0 ppg, 3.0 apg) G: Kate Walker (10.3 ppg, 3.7 rpg) G: Abby Kapp (9.0 ppg, 3.1 rpg) F: Ellie Mack (12.1 ppg, 6.7 rpg) F: Kaitlyn Slagus (13.1 ppg, 7.4 rpg) |
     GAME NOTES   @AUWBasketball   Projected Starters   G: Kaitlyn Lewis (8.8 ppg, 3.3 apg)   G: Kaitlyn Marenyi (11.2 ppg, 3.2 rpg)   G: Jade Edwards (6.4 ppg, 4.8 rpg)   G: Elina Koskimies (12.0 ppg, 3.9 rpg)   F: Cecily Carl (15.7 ppg, 5.6 rpg) |
Game Info
What: Bucknell (23-5, 14-2 PL) at American (19-8, 15-1 PL)
When: Saturday, March 2 (2 p.m.)
Where: Bender Arena (Washington, D.C.)
Webcast:Â Patriot League Network
Radio: 90.5 WVBU
Internet Radio: BucknellBison.com
Live Statistics: AUEagles.com
With a win over American, Bucknell would...
• improve to 24-5 overall, the best record through 29 games in program history, and 15-2 in the PL.
• improve to 20-25 in the all-time series with the Eagles.
• improve to 9-8 against the Eagles during the Roussell era.
• improve to 8-2 against the Eagles with the current senior class.
• improve to 63-8 in Patriot League play over the last four seasons.
• improve to 11-4 in true road games this season.
Last Time Out
• Ellie Mack recorded her third career double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Autumn Ceppi registered seven points, nine rebounds and six assists off the bench to lead Bucknell to a 90-48 victory over Navy on Wednesday at Sojka Pavilion.
• Bucknell used a 25-0 run in the first half to open up a 43-16 edge midway through the second quarter The Bison limited the Mids to seven points in both the second and third quarters and led by as many as 47 points in the fourth quarter.
• Kyi English and Kate Walker added 11 points apiece for Bucknell, which shot 31-of-57 (54.4 percent) from the field, including 13-for-25 (52.0 percent) from 3-point range.
• Abby Kapp connected on a team-high three 3-pointers for her nine points, while Ally Johnson and Mack made two apiece. Nine Bison players hit a 3-pointer.
Career Highs Set Last Game
Taylor O'Brien — rebounds (4)
About American
• American is 19-8 overall and 15-1 in the Patriot League following a 71-44 win over Holy Cross in its most recent game.
• Bucknell beat American 71-56 in the league opener for both teams on Jan. 3. The Eagles have won 15 consecutive games since then.
• American is the defending champion in the Patriot League.
• Senior Cecily Carl, a Preseason All-Patriot League selection, has led the Eagles in scoring in eight consecutive games.
Series History with American
• Bucknell and American will meet for the 45th time. The Eagles hold a 25-19 lead in the all-time
series, but the Bison have won each of the past two meetings.
• The Bison have won seven of the past nine games in the series.
• The current senior class is 7-2 against American.
• Kaitlyn Slagus has averaged 9.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in nine career games
against the Eagles. Kate Walker has averaged 10.9 points and 1.1 steals in seven career games.
Bucknell vs. the Patriot League
• Bucknell is 281-236against current members of the Patriot League.
• The Bison are 237-177 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 14th in the latest edition of the CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25. The Bison are ranked 48th in the most recent RPI.
• American is 71st in the RPI.
Up Next
The Bison close the regular season with a home game against Army West Point on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
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