Saturday, March 26
Lewisburg, Pa.
7 p.m.
Bucknell University
vs
Colgate
Photo by: Noel Gyllenhaal
Bucknell Men's Lacrosse Faces Colgate on Saturday Night
3/22/2022 12:20:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse
Colgate (2-4, 1-2 PL) vs. Bucknell (6-2, 0-2 PL)
When: Saturday, March 26 – 7 p.m.Â
Where: Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium – Lewisburg, Pa.
Internet Video: ESPN+
Live Stats: BucknellBison.com
Follow on Twitter: @Bucknell_MLAX
Bucknell at a Glance
• For the fifth week in a row, the Bison received votes in the USILA Coaches' Poll.
• Bucknell is currently 6-2 (0-2 PL) following its 12-11 victory over Penn State on March 15 and its 13-9 loss at then No. -/20 Loyola on March 19.
• The 2022 team was the fourth to start a season 5-0, joining the 1970, 1996 and 2007 squads. The Bison won their first five games in 2022 and 2007, their first seven tilts in 1970 and all 12 of their contests in 1996.
• At the NCAA Division I level, Bucknell ranks 16th in scoring margin (3.25) and 17th in scoring offense (14.12). The Bison are also third in ground balls per game (37.25), ninth in assists per game (8.62), 11th in points per game (22.75) and 12th in caused turnovers per game (9.88).
• Attackman Connor Davis was added to the Tewaaraton Award Watch List on March 10. Currently, he is the lone freshman be recognized as a contender for this prestigious award, which honors the top college lacrosse player in the United States.
• During the abbreviated 2021 season, Bucknell posted a 2-6 (1-5 PL) record, missing the Patriot League Tournament for only the third time since 2005.
• In 2020, the Bison went 5-1 (0-0 PL). The week their season was canceled due to the COVID-19 public health threat, they were ranked 20th in the USILA Coaches' Poll.
• In 2019, Bucknell logged a 6-9 (4-4 PL) record. The Bison closed the regular season on a four-game winning streak and earned their 13th Patriot League Tournament berth in 15 seasons.
• Bucknell was selected to finish seventh in the 2022 Patriot League preseason poll. Midfielder Harry Wellford represented the Bison on the Preseason All-Patriot League Team for the second-straight season.
• Bucknell returned defenseman Travis Talarico, a 2020 Inside Lacrosse Honorable Mention All-American.
• The Bison lost two-time All-Patriot League defenseman Bryant Boswell to graduation following the 2021 campaign.
• Bucknell will also need to replace four-year starting attackman Tommy Sopko, who finished just three goals shy of cracking the school's all-time career top-10 list; his final stat line read 118 points on 91 goals and 27 assists in 44 career games, all of which were starts.
• The Bison brought back senior attackman Alston Tarry, who led the team in assists in both 2021 (11) and 2020 (14).
• Bucknell also returned junior short-stick defensive midfielder Danny Striano, who paced the team in ground balls (30) a season ago. Striano is a critical faceoff wing for the Bison.
• Talarico, Wellford, senior offensive midfielder Matthew Barkauskas and senior faceoff specialist Nick Crovatto are serving as team captains this year.
• Frank Fedorjaka is in his 17th season as Bucknell's head coach and 22nd campaign as a collegiate head coach. He is just the second head coach in Bison men's lacrosse history.
Category Leaders
• Goals: Connor Davis (32) – 1st in NCAA in goals/game (4.00) (lone freshman in top 20)
• Assists: Alston Tarry (12)
• Points: Connor Davis (34) – 1st among NCAA freshmen in points/game (4.25) (lone freshman in overall top 30)
• Shots: Connor Davis (79)
• Ground Balls: Nick Crovatto (57)
• Caused Turnovers: Reid Delanois (13)
• Face-Off Wins: Nick Crovatto (95)
• Face-Off Percentage: Nick Crovatto (.562)
• Save Percentage: Rich O'Halloran (.528)
• Goals Against Average: Rich O'Halloran (10.82)
• Saves: Max Nolan (44)
School Record Holders on the 2022 Roster
• Nick Crovatto: Single-Game Ground Balls (14 vs. St. John's in 2022)
• Connor Davis: Single-Game Goals by Freshman (6 vs. Mercer, St. John's & Binghamton in 2022)
Patriot League Record Holders on the 2022 Roster
• Connor Davis: Overall Rookie of the Week awards (5) (tied with fellow Bison Charlie Streep, 2009)
• Connor Davis: Consecutive Rookie of the Week awards (3)
Milestones Met Last Week
• Nick Crovatto: Reached 250 career faceoff wins; now has 261
Milestone Watch
• Nick Crovatto: Needs five faceoff wins to reach 100 on the season
• Nick Crovatto: Needs 15 ground balls to crack Bucknell's single-season top 10 with 72
• Nick Crovatto: Needs one Patriot League Faceoff Specialist of the Week nod to match single-season school record of four
• Connor Davis: Needs six goals to crack Bucknell's single-season top 10 with 38
• Connor Davis: Needs 31 shots to crack Bucknell's single-season top five with 110
• Connor Davis: Needs one Patriot League Rookie of the Week award to set new league and school records with six
Inside the Penn State Box Score
• Bucknell outlasted Penn State, 12-11, on March 15 in the first contest between the Pennsylvania programs since 2013.
• The Bison held off a late flurry by the Nittany Lions to emerge victorious. It was a fast, physical game that saw Bucknell open up an 11-7 lead behind a 5-1 run that proved decisive despite Penn State closing the tilt on a 4-1 run of its own.
• The Bison defense had a strong showing, holding the Nittany Lions without a goal for a 14:55 stretch that spanned from the third quarter's 11:42 mark to the final frame's 11:47 mark. Drew Wellington had a big game with seven ground balls and two caused turnovers while Frankie Higgins filled the stat sheet with two points (1g-1a), four ground balls and a caused turnover.
• In addition to deflecting a pass in the final seconds to keep Penn State from getting one last look on net, Reid Delanois posted a game-high three caused turnovers.
• Rich O'Halloran, who took over in net early in the game, earned his first collegiate victory. The freshman stopped 10 shots, many from point-blank range.
• Nick Crovatto went 11-for-23 in the faceoff x and paced all players with nine ground balls; with his 11 faceoff wins, he surpassed 250 in his collegiate career.
• Offensively, eight different Bison found the back of the net, with Alston Tarry leading the way with a hat trick
• Bucknell held advantages in shots (45-40), shots on goal (25-22) and ground balls (41-34). The Bison thoroughly frustrated Penn State, with their aggressive play resulting in 25 turnovers. Three of the Nittany Lions' goals came on a man advantage, and they held a narrow edge in faceoffs (14-12).
Inside the Loyola Box Score
• No. -/20 Loyola toppled the Bucknell men's lacrosse team, 13-9, behind a big second half on March 19.
• The Greyhounds closed the game on an 8-1 run to erase the Bison's 8-5 lead and emerge victorious.
• Connor Davis and Dutch Furlong each netted two goals while Alston Tarry contributed three points (1g-2a).
• In his first collegiate start, Rich O'Halloran made 14 saves, bringing his week total to 24 following his 10-stop outing against Penn State.
• Defensively, Reid Delanois filled the stat sheet with a game-best three caused turnovers and three ground balls.
• Loyola led in shots (41-40), shots on goal (27-22), ground balls (42-30) and faceoffs (15-11).
• Both of Bucknell's losses this season have come to ranked opponents; the Bison previously dropped a 12-7 decision to then No. 17/16 Boston University on March 12.
Colgate at a Glance
• The Raiders are currently 2-4 (1-2 PL) following their 14-7 victory over Lafayette on March 19. Their previous Patriot League losses came at then No. 20 Boston University (6-18) on March 5 and at Navy (10-11) on March 13.
• Colgate was selected to place sixth in the 2022 Patriot League preseason poll, a spot ahead of Bucknell by just four points. No Raiders made the Preseason All-Patriot League Team.
• Colgate went 3-7 (2-4 PL) during its abbreviated 2021 season. The Raiders upset Boston University, 11-8, to advance to the Patriot League semifinals, where they fell to then No. 9 Lehigh, 13-9.
• While the Bison lead the all-time series, 23-19, the Raiders have won nine of the past 12 contests.
• Last season, Colgate edged Bucknell, 10-9, behind a last-second goal by Mike Hawkins.
A Look Ahead
• The Bison host No. 16 Army West Point on April 2 at 1 p.m. During halftime, they will recognize the 2001 Patriot League Championship team.
Note for NCAA rankings: Statistical rankings as of Monday, March 21 (through games played on Sunday, March 20)
When: Saturday, March 26 – 7 p.m.Â
Where: Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium – Lewisburg, Pa.
Internet Video: ESPN+
Live Stats: BucknellBison.com
Follow on Twitter: @Bucknell_MLAX
Bucknell at a Glance
• For the fifth week in a row, the Bison received votes in the USILA Coaches' Poll.
• Bucknell is currently 6-2 (0-2 PL) following its 12-11 victory over Penn State on March 15 and its 13-9 loss at then No. -/20 Loyola on March 19.
• The 2022 team was the fourth to start a season 5-0, joining the 1970, 1996 and 2007 squads. The Bison won their first five games in 2022 and 2007, their first seven tilts in 1970 and all 12 of their contests in 1996.
• At the NCAA Division I level, Bucknell ranks 16th in scoring margin (3.25) and 17th in scoring offense (14.12). The Bison are also third in ground balls per game (37.25), ninth in assists per game (8.62), 11th in points per game (22.75) and 12th in caused turnovers per game (9.88).
• Attackman Connor Davis was added to the Tewaaraton Award Watch List on March 10. Currently, he is the lone freshman be recognized as a contender for this prestigious award, which honors the top college lacrosse player in the United States.
• During the abbreviated 2021 season, Bucknell posted a 2-6 (1-5 PL) record, missing the Patriot League Tournament for only the third time since 2005.
• In 2020, the Bison went 5-1 (0-0 PL). The week their season was canceled due to the COVID-19 public health threat, they were ranked 20th in the USILA Coaches' Poll.
• In 2019, Bucknell logged a 6-9 (4-4 PL) record. The Bison closed the regular season on a four-game winning streak and earned their 13th Patriot League Tournament berth in 15 seasons.
• Bucknell was selected to finish seventh in the 2022 Patriot League preseason poll. Midfielder Harry Wellford represented the Bison on the Preseason All-Patriot League Team for the second-straight season.
• Bucknell returned defenseman Travis Talarico, a 2020 Inside Lacrosse Honorable Mention All-American.
• The Bison lost two-time All-Patriot League defenseman Bryant Boswell to graduation following the 2021 campaign.
• Bucknell will also need to replace four-year starting attackman Tommy Sopko, who finished just three goals shy of cracking the school's all-time career top-10 list; his final stat line read 118 points on 91 goals and 27 assists in 44 career games, all of which were starts.
• The Bison brought back senior attackman Alston Tarry, who led the team in assists in both 2021 (11) and 2020 (14).
• Bucknell also returned junior short-stick defensive midfielder Danny Striano, who paced the team in ground balls (30) a season ago. Striano is a critical faceoff wing for the Bison.
• Talarico, Wellford, senior offensive midfielder Matthew Barkauskas and senior faceoff specialist Nick Crovatto are serving as team captains this year.
• Frank Fedorjaka is in his 17th season as Bucknell's head coach and 22nd campaign as a collegiate head coach. He is just the second head coach in Bison men's lacrosse history.
Category Leaders
• Goals: Connor Davis (32) – 1st in NCAA in goals/game (4.00) (lone freshman in top 20)
• Assists: Alston Tarry (12)
• Points: Connor Davis (34) – 1st among NCAA freshmen in points/game (4.25) (lone freshman in overall top 30)
• Shots: Connor Davis (79)
• Ground Balls: Nick Crovatto (57)
• Caused Turnovers: Reid Delanois (13)
• Face-Off Wins: Nick Crovatto (95)
• Face-Off Percentage: Nick Crovatto (.562)
• Save Percentage: Rich O'Halloran (.528)
• Goals Against Average: Rich O'Halloran (10.82)
• Saves: Max Nolan (44)
School Record Holders on the 2022 Roster
• Nick Crovatto: Single-Game Ground Balls (14 vs. St. John's in 2022)
• Connor Davis: Single-Game Goals by Freshman (6 vs. Mercer, St. John's & Binghamton in 2022)
Patriot League Record Holders on the 2022 Roster
• Connor Davis: Overall Rookie of the Week awards (5) (tied with fellow Bison Charlie Streep, 2009)
• Connor Davis: Consecutive Rookie of the Week awards (3)
Milestones Met Last Week
• Nick Crovatto: Reached 250 career faceoff wins; now has 261
Milestone Watch
• Nick Crovatto: Needs five faceoff wins to reach 100 on the season
• Nick Crovatto: Needs 15 ground balls to crack Bucknell's single-season top 10 with 72
• Nick Crovatto: Needs one Patriot League Faceoff Specialist of the Week nod to match single-season school record of four
• Connor Davis: Needs six goals to crack Bucknell's single-season top 10 with 38
• Connor Davis: Needs 31 shots to crack Bucknell's single-season top five with 110
• Connor Davis: Needs one Patriot League Rookie of the Week award to set new league and school records with six
Inside the Penn State Box Score
• Bucknell outlasted Penn State, 12-11, on March 15 in the first contest between the Pennsylvania programs since 2013.
• The Bison held off a late flurry by the Nittany Lions to emerge victorious. It was a fast, physical game that saw Bucknell open up an 11-7 lead behind a 5-1 run that proved decisive despite Penn State closing the tilt on a 4-1 run of its own.
• The Bison defense had a strong showing, holding the Nittany Lions without a goal for a 14:55 stretch that spanned from the third quarter's 11:42 mark to the final frame's 11:47 mark. Drew Wellington had a big game with seven ground balls and two caused turnovers while Frankie Higgins filled the stat sheet with two points (1g-1a), four ground balls and a caused turnover.
• In addition to deflecting a pass in the final seconds to keep Penn State from getting one last look on net, Reid Delanois posted a game-high three caused turnovers.
• Rich O'Halloran, who took over in net early in the game, earned his first collegiate victory. The freshman stopped 10 shots, many from point-blank range.
• Nick Crovatto went 11-for-23 in the faceoff x and paced all players with nine ground balls; with his 11 faceoff wins, he surpassed 250 in his collegiate career.
• Offensively, eight different Bison found the back of the net, with Alston Tarry leading the way with a hat trick
• Bucknell held advantages in shots (45-40), shots on goal (25-22) and ground balls (41-34). The Bison thoroughly frustrated Penn State, with their aggressive play resulting in 25 turnovers. Three of the Nittany Lions' goals came on a man advantage, and they held a narrow edge in faceoffs (14-12).
Inside the Loyola Box Score
• No. -/20 Loyola toppled the Bucknell men's lacrosse team, 13-9, behind a big second half on March 19.
• The Greyhounds closed the game on an 8-1 run to erase the Bison's 8-5 lead and emerge victorious.
• Connor Davis and Dutch Furlong each netted two goals while Alston Tarry contributed three points (1g-2a).
• In his first collegiate start, Rich O'Halloran made 14 saves, bringing his week total to 24 following his 10-stop outing against Penn State.
• Defensively, Reid Delanois filled the stat sheet with a game-best three caused turnovers and three ground balls.
• Loyola led in shots (41-40), shots on goal (27-22), ground balls (42-30) and faceoffs (15-11).
• Both of Bucknell's losses this season have come to ranked opponents; the Bison previously dropped a 12-7 decision to then No. 17/16 Boston University on March 12.
Colgate at a Glance
• The Raiders are currently 2-4 (1-2 PL) following their 14-7 victory over Lafayette on March 19. Their previous Patriot League losses came at then No. 20 Boston University (6-18) on March 5 and at Navy (10-11) on March 13.
• Colgate was selected to place sixth in the 2022 Patriot League preseason poll, a spot ahead of Bucknell by just four points. No Raiders made the Preseason All-Patriot League Team.
• Colgate went 3-7 (2-4 PL) during its abbreviated 2021 season. The Raiders upset Boston University, 11-8, to advance to the Patriot League semifinals, where they fell to then No. 9 Lehigh, 13-9.
• While the Bison lead the all-time series, 23-19, the Raiders have won nine of the past 12 contests.
• Last season, Colgate edged Bucknell, 10-9, behind a last-second goal by Mike Hawkins.
A Look Ahead
• The Bison host No. 16 Army West Point on April 2 at 1 p.m. During halftime, they will recognize the 2001 Patriot League Championship team.
Note for NCAA rankings: Statistical rankings as of Monday, March 21 (through games played on Sunday, March 20)
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