Bucknell University
Holy Cross
Swim & Dive Competes at Holy Cross, Boston U.
10/13/2021 12:15:00 PM | Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Swimming and Diving
What: Bucknell vs. Holy Cross
When: Friday, Oct. 15 – 4 p.m.
Where: Hart Center – Worcester, Mass.
Holy Cross Spectator Policy: GoHolyCross.com
What: Bucknell vs. Boston University
When: Saturday, Oct. 16 – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Competition Pool – Boston, Mass.
Boston University Spectator Policy: GoTerriers.com
Bucknell Women at a Glance
• The Bison posted a 3-0 (3-0 PL) record during the spring of 2021, stretching their winning streak in dual meets to eight.
• Dating back to the 2018-19 campaign, Bucknell has posted an incredible 21-2 (16-2 PL) record in dual meets; both of the Bison's losses came to reigning Patriot League champion Navy.
• Bucknell wrapped up its 2019-20 dual meet schedule with a sterling 10-1 (7-1 PL) record. With their rivalry win over Lehigh, the Bison reached the double digits in victories during a single season for the sixth time in program history.
• Bucknell placed second at the 2020 Patriot League Championships with 533 points. The Bison, who finished as the Patriot League runners-up for the 12th time in program history and the first time since 2015, were bolstered by eight-medal winning performances.
• Bucknell returned three All-Patriot League honorees: Maddie Hartigan (1st in 2019 & 2020), Catherine Craig (2nd in 2020) and Sabrina Vumbacco (2nd in 2020). Vumbacco was also tabbed as the Rookie of the 2020 Patriot League Championship Meet.
• Hartigan, who was a 2021 Academic All-Patriot League honoree, is the team's returning school record holder. She owns the standards in the 100 freestyle (50.01), 200 freestyle (1:48.22), 500 freestyle (4:46.48) and 1,000 freestyle (9:53.16); she was also a member of the record-setting 800 freestyle relay team (7:18.40).
• The Bison lost Maggie Wyngowski, a three-time All-Patriot League selection who captured three school records and five Patriot League medals, to graduation following the 2021 spring season.
• Bucknell added 12 student-athletes, including seven-time PIAA state champion Abby Doss, to its program ahead of the 2021-22 campaign. The newcomers hail from seven different states and one Canadian province: Connecticut (3), New York (3), Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Ontario.
• A full season preview can be viewed here.
Bucknell Men at a Glance
• Bucknell finished 1-2 (1-2 PL) during the spring of 2021.
• The Bison wrapped up their 2019-20 dual meet season with a 5-6 (4-4 PL) record.
• Bucknell's 5-2 start was its best since the 2013-14 campaign. That season, the Bison went 5-1 (4-0 PL) in their first six duals en route to a 7-3 (5-1 PL) record.
• Bucknell placed fourth at the 2020 Patriot League Championships with 342.5 points.
• Bucknell returned three swimmers who swam on record-setting relay teams: Leo Kuyl (400 freestyle), Liam Pitt (200 medley, 200 freestyle) and Jack Rose (200 medley, 400 freestyle).
• The Bison returned one Academic All-Patriot League honoree in Derek Knight.
• Bucknell's seven newcomers hail from four different states: New York (3), New Jersey (2), North Carolina and Virginia.
• A full season preview can be viewed here.
• Holy Cross is currently 0-1 (0-0 PL) after being clipped by Iona, 153-141, on Oct. 9.
• In the spring of 2021, the Crusaders went 2-1 (1-1 PL). At the most recent Patriot League Championships, which took place in 2020, they finished ninth with 120 points.
• Bucknell is an unbeaten 5-0 against Holy Cross. The teams last met in 2019, with the Bison cruising to a 168-127 victory.
• During that meet, Bucknell went 1-2-3 in the 100 freestyle and the 3-meter dive. In addition, Maggie Wyngowski took first in both the 200 backstroke and the 100 breaststroke.
Holy Cross Men at a Glance
• Holy Cross is currently 0-1 (0-0 PL) after falling to Iona, 180-108, on Oct. 9.
• In the spring of 2021, the Crusaders went 0-3 (0-1 PL). At the most recent Patriot League Championships, which took place in 2020, they placed ninth with 97 points.
• Bucknell is an unbeaten 5-0 against Holy Cross. The teams last met in 2019, with the Bison rolling to a 165-96 win.
• During that meet, Bucknell went 1-2-3 in four different events: the 200 freestyle, 500 freestyle, 100 backstroke and 200 backstroke. In addition, 10 different student-athletes won individual races.
Boston University Women at a Glance
• Boston University's dual meet against Bucknell will be its season opener.
• In the spring of 2021, the Terriers went 3-0 (1-0 PL). At the most recent Patriot League Championships, which took place in 2020, they finished fifth with 401 points.
• While the teams are even at 3-3 in the all-time series, the Bison have won the past three meetings.
• In 2019, Bucknell scored a 166-134 victory at Boston University.
• During that meet, Abby Merriman swept the distance freestyle races, accounting for two of Bucknell's eight victories.
Boston University Men at a Glance
• Boston University's dual meet against Bucknell will be its season opener.
• In the spring of 2021, the Terriers went 3-0 (1-0 PL). At the most recent Patriot League Championships, which took place in 2020, they placed fifth with 317.5 points.
• Boston University holds a 4-2 lead in the all-time series against Bucknell. The Bison snapped a four-meet losing skid to the Terriers in 2019.
• During that meet, a tight 149-139 victory, Liam Pitt had a hand in four of Bucknell's nine event wins, and it was his victory in the 100-yard butterfly that ignited a strong team finish.
A Look Ahead
• The Bison host Binghamton on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. for their home opener.
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