Bucknell University
Binghamton
Swim & Dive Hosts Binghamton for First Home Meet
10/19/2021 12:15:00 PM | Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Swimming and Diving
What: Bucknell vs. Binghamton
When: Saturday, Oct. 23 – 1 p.m.
Where: Kinney Natatorium – Lewisburg, Pa.
Bucknell Spectator Policy: BucknellBison.com
Bison Celebrate Title Teams, Class of 2020
• The Bison will recognize the 1964 College Division National Championship men's team and the 1987 East Coast Conference Championship men's and women's teams during their dual meet against Binghamton.
• In addition, Bucknell will welcome back its class of 2020.
• To register for Saturday's special events, register here.
Bucknell Women at a Glance
• Bucknell went 2-0 (2-0 PL) during its opening week of 2021-22 action, defeating Holy Cross (175-117) and Boston University (163-137).
• 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 23-2 (18-2 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
• The Bison posted a 2-0 (2-0 PL) record during their opening week of 2021-22 competition, topping Holy Cross (178-111) and Boston University (177-123).
• 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.
Binghamton Women at a Glance
• Binghamton is currently 1-3 (0-0 AE) after downing Siena (230-70) but falling to Niagara (160-140) on Oct. 9.
• In the spring of 2021, the Bearcats posted a 5-0 record and place fourth at the seven-team American East Championships.
• Bucknell is an unbeaten 4-0 against Binghamton. In 2019, the Bison defeated the Bearcats, 174-121, in their home opener, with Maddie Hartigan and Abby Merriman each winning two races.
• The teams previously met in 2012 (215-85), 2014 (152-91) and 2015 (170-125), with the first two duals coming at Kinney Natatorium.
Binghamton Men at a Glance
• Binghamton is currently 1-1 (0-0 AE) after dispatching Niagara, 219-79, on Oct. 9.
• In the spring of 2021, the Bearcats went 5-0 and took first at the five-team American East Championships. To win their first American East title since 2003, they held off four-time defending champion UMBC, 889-872.
• Bucknell is an unbeaten 4-0 against Binghamton. In 2019, the Bison downed the Bearcats, 172.5-127.5, in their home opener, with Liam Pitt taking first in two races.
• The teams previously met in 2012 (171-128), 2014 (149-92) and 2015 (168-127), with the first two duals coming at Kinney Natatorium.
A Look Ahead
• The Bison travel to Annapolis, Md. for a quad-meet against Patriot League foes American, Lafayette and Navy on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 12 p.m.
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