Saturday, February 11
Hamilton, N.Y.
1 p.m.
Bucknell University
50
at
44
Colgate
Shaffer's Double-Double Powers Women's Basketball Past Colgate
2/11/2023 2:58:00 PM | Women's Basketball
HAMILTON, N.Y.- Facing a boisterous crowd and a fourth-quarter deficit, the Bucknell Bison women's basketball team (11-13, 7-6 PL) grabbed a crucial 50-44 victory over Colgate (12-12, 6-7 PL) on Saturday at Cotterell Court.Â
Cecelia Collins led the Bison with 17 points as she extended her streak of double-digit scoring games. Emma Shaffer notched her sixth career double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Tai Johnson chipped in seven points. Isabella King only scored three points, but her trey was a pivotal play that keyed the Bison comeback.Â
Bucknell outscored Colgate 15-8 in the fourth period to win. Twice, the Bison held Colgate to single digits in a quarter.Â
The Bison shot 39.5% (17-43) in the game. The difference was at the charity stripe. Bucknell shot 24 attempts to Colgate's seven chances. The Orange & Blue made 15 of the opportunities.Â
The game was a slugfest, and the first quarter started the trend. Both teams traded baskets throughout the first quarter until Bucknell surged ahead near the end, thanks to a Remi Sisselman three-point play. The sophomore guard drove into the lane and converted the shot despite being fouled the entire drive. Bucknell was up 11-8 to end the quarter. Shaffer was a dominant presence with four points and four rebounds.Â
Colgate opened the second quarter with a 4-0 run. Bucknell countered with a 7-2 run from points via Collins and Shaffer. Both teams went scoreless for three minutes before Colgate broke the skein with a fast-break layup. Collins and Johnson added baskets before the Raiders scored one last basket to cement the halftime score at 22-18. Collins was the headliner scoring 7 of her 17 points in the second period.Â
Bucknell entered the third quarter with the lead and held it for most of the period with two notable exceptions. The first time Colgate seized the lead was when McMillan notched a layup for the 26-25 score. Shaffer immediately countered to regain the advantage and jumpstart a 9-0 Bucknell run capped by Johnson's layup. With the lead at 34-26 Bucknell, the Raiders roared back on a 10-1 run in the last 2:30 to take a 36-35 lead into the fourth stanza.
The Raiders extended their lead to 37-35 before Isabella King struck. The sophomore only made one basket, but her three-pointer was the trebuchet that launched Bucknell to the win. The Bison had the lead and would never relinquish it. Johnson added a layup, and Shaffer hit a free throw for the four-point lead. With the score 44-39 Bucknell, Colgate converted a traditional three-point play. But the Raiders would get no closer. The Bison would drain six out of 10 free throws to seal the win. Colgate could only score one basket against the ferocious Bison defense. Johnson's free throw finalized it at 50-44.
Up Next
The Bison travel to the nation's capital on Feb. 15 for a clash with American.Â
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Cecelia Collins led the Bison with 17 points as she extended her streak of double-digit scoring games. Emma Shaffer notched her sixth career double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Tai Johnson chipped in seven points. Isabella King only scored three points, but her trey was a pivotal play that keyed the Bison comeback.Â
Bucknell outscored Colgate 15-8 in the fourth period to win. Twice, the Bison held Colgate to single digits in a quarter.Â
The Bison shot 39.5% (17-43) in the game. The difference was at the charity stripe. Bucknell shot 24 attempts to Colgate's seven chances. The Orange & Blue made 15 of the opportunities.Â
The game was a slugfest, and the first quarter started the trend. Both teams traded baskets throughout the first quarter until Bucknell surged ahead near the end, thanks to a Remi Sisselman three-point play. The sophomore guard drove into the lane and converted the shot despite being fouled the entire drive. Bucknell was up 11-8 to end the quarter. Shaffer was a dominant presence with four points and four rebounds.Â
Colgate opened the second quarter with a 4-0 run. Bucknell countered with a 7-2 run from points via Collins and Shaffer. Both teams went scoreless for three minutes before Colgate broke the skein with a fast-break layup. Collins and Johnson added baskets before the Raiders scored one last basket to cement the halftime score at 22-18. Collins was the headliner scoring 7 of her 17 points in the second period.Â
Bucknell entered the third quarter with the lead and held it for most of the period with two notable exceptions. The first time Colgate seized the lead was when McMillan notched a layup for the 26-25 score. Shaffer immediately countered to regain the advantage and jumpstart a 9-0 Bucknell run capped by Johnson's layup. With the lead at 34-26 Bucknell, the Raiders roared back on a 10-1 run in the last 2:30 to take a 36-35 lead into the fourth stanza.
The Raiders extended their lead to 37-35 before Isabella King struck. The sophomore only made one basket, but her three-pointer was the trebuchet that launched Bucknell to the win. The Bison had the lead and would never relinquish it. Johnson added a layup, and Shaffer hit a free throw for the four-point lead. With the score 44-39 Bucknell, Colgate converted a traditional three-point play. But the Raiders would get no closer. The Bison would drain six out of 10 free throws to seal the win. Colgate could only score one basket against the ferocious Bison defense. Johnson's free throw finalized it at 50-44.
Up Next
The Bison travel to the nation's capital on Feb. 15 for a clash with American.Â
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