Men's Track & Field Hosts Bucknell Tune-Up

LEWISBURG, Pa.- The Bucknell Bison men's track and field team hosts the Bucknell Tune-Up this Friday in preparation for the Patriot League Championships the following weekend.

This will be a Pride Meet, presented by the Bison track & field teams and sponsored by Bucknell's Athlete Ally Chapter. The Bucknell track & field program celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community and stands firmly against any discrimination or violence toward this community. Our Bison Community is an inclusive environment for all, regardless of sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, gender identity, disability, or religion. Information tables will be located in the lobby of Gerhard Fieldhouse, and the program hopes you can take part in a special night where we celebrate love and acceptance for all.

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What: Bucknell Tune-Up
Where: Gerhard Fieldhouse-Lewisburg, Pa.
When: Friday, Feb. 17, 2023
Participating teams: Bloomsburg, Bucknell, Lafayette, Lehigh, Shippensburg, Susquehanna University, Pittsburgh

"We have a few different missions for our team as we approach the Bucknell Tune-Up," said head coach Kevin Donner. "Obviously, with the league championships being a week away, we need to take a more conservative approach; so our top people stay healthy. Many top people will not compete this weekend: so we can rest up for leagues. Others may do a secondary event instead of their primary event for a tuneup, and others are still trying to make the league lineup and need to prove themselves. This is a good meet for our developmental athletes to gain more experience to put them in a position to improve and be ready for the outdoor season and next year."

Last Time Out (Big Apple Invitational)

The Bison grabbed five IC4A qualifiers. Cooper Hyken led the way scoring third in the 60 Meter Dash. His time of 6.92 is now seventh in Bucknell history and 0.01 superior to his previous best. In the 400 Meter Dash, Ethan Wolford-Tuffy won gold with a time of 49.13. He narrowly missed setting a new personal record. Robert Feeney finished third (57' 7"), and John Calisi placed sixth (55' 10") in the Weight Throw. Christian Cadmus excelled in the Mile Run, finishing 4:13.83 to nab a fourth-place spot.
Three Bucknell athletes earned second place. Alex Simpson used a time of 1:06.06 to do so in the 500 Meter Dash. Tristan An leaped to silver on the strength of this attempt: (6' 5.25") in the High Jump. Chris Sims received his placement via a jump of 45' 1" in the Triple Jump.

Up Next

The Bison compete in the Patriot League Indoor Championships on Feb. 25 & 26 in Annapolis, Md.

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Players Mentioned

Tristan An

Christian Cadmus

John Calisi

Robert Feeney

Cooper Hyken

Alex Simpson

Chris Sims

Ethan Wolford-Tuffy