Bucknell University Athletics
Photo by: Mady Salvani
Women’s Soccer Draws Ohio State in First Round of NCAA Tournament
11/7/2022 5:03:00 PM | Women's Soccer
2022 NCAA TOURNAMENT BRACKET
NOTE: An earlier version of this story had the match listed as being played on Saturday. The date has since been changed to Friday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m.
LEWISBURG, Pa. – The 2022 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament bracket was revealed on Monday evening, and Patriot League-champion Bucknell learned it will travel to sixth-seeded Ohio State for a first-round matchup. Bucknell's sixth NCAA appearance will come this Friday at 6 p.m. at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
The Bison captured their second straight Patriot League crown on Sunday, getting past top-seeded Army in penalty kicks after the two teams played to a scoreless draw through 110 minutes. In addition to last season's hard-fought 2-0 loss to Rutgers, an eventual College Cup team, Bucknell has also made NCAA appearances in 2001, 2005, 2016, and 2017.
"I'm very excited for our team to get back to the NCAA Tournament after playing really well in the first round last year," said head coach Kelly Cook, who is taking the Bison dancing for the fourth time in her eight-year tenure at Bucknell. "I thought it was a fair selection to match us with a No. 6 seed. Ohio State is a very tough opponent and we are looking forward to the opportunity. Last year's championship run was much different because we did it as decided underdogs. This time around we had a bit of a target on our backs as the defending champions and our expectations were certainly a lot higher as well. I think this group handled all of that really well, and I can't wait to see what they can do on Friday."
The Bison enter the NCAA Tournament with an 8-5-6 overall record, and they have been quite stout defensively in recent weeks. Bucknell did not concede a goal in the Patriot League Tournament, beating both Boston University and Army in penalty kicks after scoreless draws. Led by Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Year Jenna Hall, the Bison have posted six shutouts in their last seven games and a school-record-tying 11 on the season.
Ohio State (10-5-3) received an at-large bid after falling to Nebraska 4-0 in the Big Ten quarterfinals on Oct. 30. The Buckeyes have scored 36 goals in 18 games this season, including 13 in back-to-back wins over Maryland (7-0) and Illinois (6-1) in mid-October. But they have gone cold since then, dropping their last three by a combined score of 7-0.
This will be the second all-time meeting between the Bison and Buckeyes. Ohio State, ranked No. 15 at the time, won 2-0 in Columbus on Sept. 13, 2015.
The Bucknell-Ohio State winner will take on the winner of third-seeded Arkansas and Missouri State in the second round.
More information pertaining to tickets and viewing options will be announced soon.
NOTE: An earlier version of this story had the match listed as being played on Saturday. The date has since been changed to Friday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m.
LEWISBURG, Pa. – The 2022 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament bracket was revealed on Monday evening, and Patriot League-champion Bucknell learned it will travel to sixth-seeded Ohio State for a first-round matchup. Bucknell's sixth NCAA appearance will come this Friday at 6 p.m. at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
The Bison captured their second straight Patriot League crown on Sunday, getting past top-seeded Army in penalty kicks after the two teams played to a scoreless draw through 110 minutes. In addition to last season's hard-fought 2-0 loss to Rutgers, an eventual College Cup team, Bucknell has also made NCAA appearances in 2001, 2005, 2016, and 2017.
"I'm very excited for our team to get back to the NCAA Tournament after playing really well in the first round last year," said head coach Kelly Cook, who is taking the Bison dancing for the fourth time in her eight-year tenure at Bucknell. "I thought it was a fair selection to match us with a No. 6 seed. Ohio State is a very tough opponent and we are looking forward to the opportunity. Last year's championship run was much different because we did it as decided underdogs. This time around we had a bit of a target on our backs as the defending champions and our expectations were certainly a lot higher as well. I think this group handled all of that really well, and I can't wait to see what they can do on Friday."
The Bison enter the NCAA Tournament with an 8-5-6 overall record, and they have been quite stout defensively in recent weeks. Bucknell did not concede a goal in the Patriot League Tournament, beating both Boston University and Army in penalty kicks after scoreless draws. Led by Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Year Jenna Hall, the Bison have posted six shutouts in their last seven games and a school-record-tying 11 on the season.
Ohio State (10-5-3) received an at-large bid after falling to Nebraska 4-0 in the Big Ten quarterfinals on Oct. 30. The Buckeyes have scored 36 goals in 18 games this season, including 13 in back-to-back wins over Maryland (7-0) and Illinois (6-1) in mid-October. But they have gone cold since then, dropping their last three by a combined score of 7-0.
This will be the second all-time meeting between the Bison and Buckeyes. Ohio State, ranked No. 15 at the time, won 2-0 in Columbus on Sept. 13, 2015.
The Bucknell-Ohio State winner will take on the winner of third-seeded Arkansas and Missouri State in the second round.
More information pertaining to tickets and viewing options will be announced soon.
In The Herd: Patriot League Home Opener Preview And John Young Feature
Thursday, March 12
Bucknell Wrestling - EIWAs Recap & NCAAs Preview
Tuesday, March 10
St. Joseph's at Bucknell Baseball Highlights 3-7-2026
Sunday, March 08
Bucknell Women's Basketball Post Game: Patriot League First Round
Saturday, March 07