Tuesday, April 18
University Park, Pa.
6 p.m.
Bucknell University
at
Penn State University
Softball Battles Penn State in Midweek Game
4/18/2023 9:08:00 AM | Softball
LEWISBURG, Pa.- The Bucknell Bison softball team (10-25, 2-10 PL) travels Interstate 80 to duel in-state rival Penn State (23-13, 5-9 BIG 10) in a midweek showdown. The Bison are coming off three losses to Boston University in conference play.
The Starting Lineup
What: Game against Penn State
Where: Beard Field (University Park, Pa.)
When: April 18
Bucknell Schedule (All Times EST)
Tuesday, April 18
6:00 p.m. | at Penn State | Live Stats | BIG+
Caffrey's Call
"We're excited to go play in our first midweek game of the season. Penn State is a good team who plays solid in all three phrases of the game. It is always a great experience playing at Beard Field in front of a big crowd. We are looking to continue to try and build on what we are doing well, as we head into our last few weeks of the season,"
The Inside "Herd" on the Bison
The Nittany Lions are 23-13 overall and 5-9 in Big 10 play this year. They are coming off a three-game sweep of Rutgers. Penn State is hitting .271 on the season and has some power belting 28 home runs in 36 games. Kaitlyn Morrison leads the team with 24 RBIs. Lexie Black is among the nation's leaders in doubles with 14. Bailey Parshall has 14 wins as the ace of the staff.
History with the Foe
Bucknell is 9-32 all-time against Penn State. Bucknell last defeated Penn State in 2019, winning a 4-2 victory. Bucknell first played PSU in 1986 when Terrie Grieb led the Bison herd.
Up Next
The Bison travel to Holy Cross for a pivotal Patriot League series.
The Starting Lineup
What: Game against Penn State
Where: Beard Field (University Park, Pa.)
When: April 18
Bucknell Schedule (All Times EST)
Tuesday, April 18
6:00 p.m. | at Penn State | Live Stats | BIG+
Caffrey's Call
"We're excited to go play in our first midweek game of the season. Penn State is a good team who plays solid in all three phrases of the game. It is always a great experience playing at Beard Field in front of a big crowd. We are looking to continue to try and build on what we are doing well, as we head into our last few weeks of the season,"
The Inside "Herd" on the Bison
- The Bison went 0-3 against nationally receiving votes Boston University. Bucknell battled but could not bunch the hits together or keep the Terriers off the scoreboard.
- Zoie Smith collected four hits in nine at-bats to raise her season batting average to .362. It is one of the top marks in the Patriot League.
- Savannah Jones posted three RBIs during the weekend to raise her season total to 17. She and Smith are tied for the team lead.
The Nittany Lions are 23-13 overall and 5-9 in Big 10 play this year. They are coming off a three-game sweep of Rutgers. Penn State is hitting .271 on the season and has some power belting 28 home runs in 36 games. Kaitlyn Morrison leads the team with 24 RBIs. Lexie Black is among the nation's leaders in doubles with 14. Bailey Parshall has 14 wins as the ace of the staff.
History with the Foe
Bucknell is 9-32 all-time against Penn State. Bucknell last defeated Penn State in 2019, winning a 4-2 victory. Bucknell first played PSU in 1986 when Terrie Grieb led the Bison herd.
Up Next
The Bison travel to Holy Cross for a pivotal Patriot League series.
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