Bucknell University Athletics
Saturday, September 4
Lewisburg, Pa.
10:45 a.m.
Bucknell University
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Bison Open
Photo by: Marc Hagemeier
Deschler Opens Bucknell Women's Cross Country Season with Win at Bison Open
9/4/2021 1:23:00 PM | Women's Cross Country
LEWISBURG, Pa. -- Senior Emily Deschler continued her strong form in cross country in opening her senior season with a victory at the Bison Open on Saturday morning against Lafayette and Juniata. The Bison won the three-team meet with 23 points, followed by the Leopards (38) and Juniata (85).
"Today shows how important depth can be," said Head Coach Kevin Donner. We had three former all-league cross country runners from the past two years not race, but our three through seven runners were all freshmen or sophomores, and they were able to put us in a position to beat a very good Lafayette team. Emily ran a very good race and had her usual kick to win it, and I thought Forker ran great. The three freshmen were our big story, and it's a great sign for the future. When we get our veterans back in the races and more fit, I believe we will be a very good team."  Â
Results
Deschler, who earned All-League honors last season in her only competition, won the three-mile course in a time of 17:48.7, just under a second from second-place Rebecca Hartman of Lafayette (17:49.5). Â
Deschler was one of eight Bison in the top ten, with Bucknell claiming spots 4-10. Â Karly Forker led the way of that group (17:56.8), followed by first-year Lauren Trapani (17:59.8), Allyson Clarke (18:01.2), Abby Paczewski (18:02.8), Keeley Misutka (18:06.9), Sarah Policano (18:07.4), and Kate Amaddio (18:24.0). Â
Laura Sakol, Margaret McLoughlin, Asta Rustad, Hollie Walters, Jamie Falla, Kera Reinhard, Mia Bellucci, Eva Lindner, Meredith Haberfield, Meghan Smith, Julia Tambaro, Samantha Killiany, and Olivia Dyer also competed for the Bison in the first action at home for the Bison since the 2018 Patriot League Championships. Â Â
Bucknell will travel next to the Father Bede Invitational in Loretto, Pa. on Saturday at 10 a.m.Â
"Today shows how important depth can be," said Head Coach Kevin Donner. We had three former all-league cross country runners from the past two years not race, but our three through seven runners were all freshmen or sophomores, and they were able to put us in a position to beat a very good Lafayette team. Emily ran a very good race and had her usual kick to win it, and I thought Forker ran great. The three freshmen were our big story, and it's a great sign for the future. When we get our veterans back in the races and more fit, I believe we will be a very good team."  Â
Results
Deschler, who earned All-League honors last season in her only competition, won the three-mile course in a time of 17:48.7, just under a second from second-place Rebecca Hartman of Lafayette (17:49.5). Â
Deschler was one of eight Bison in the top ten, with Bucknell claiming spots 4-10. Â Karly Forker led the way of that group (17:56.8), followed by first-year Lauren Trapani (17:59.8), Allyson Clarke (18:01.2), Abby Paczewski (18:02.8), Keeley Misutka (18:06.9), Sarah Policano (18:07.4), and Kate Amaddio (18:24.0). Â
Laura Sakol, Margaret McLoughlin, Asta Rustad, Hollie Walters, Jamie Falla, Kera Reinhard, Mia Bellucci, Eva Lindner, Meredith Haberfield, Meghan Smith, Julia Tambaro, Samantha Killiany, and Olivia Dyer also competed for the Bison in the first action at home for the Bison since the 2018 Patriot League Championships. Â Â
Bucknell will travel next to the Father Bede Invitational in Loretto, Pa. on Saturday at 10 a.m.Â
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