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Bison Women Head to Hofstra for Saturday Afternoon Matchup
11/18/2025 11:03:00 AM | Women's Basketball
LEWISBURG, Pa. — Bucknell women's basketball is back on the road this weekend as it takes on Hofstra on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m in the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. The Bison and the Pride have met 23 times since their first game in 1983. Hofstra leads the series 14-9 overall and are 3-5 against Bucknell on Long Island. The Pride are also on a three-game winning streak against the Bison including their 76-71 overtime win last season. The Bison enter the contest 1-3 off of a road loss to Youngstown State, while Hofstra enters 1-2 after a loss to Penn.
What: Bucknell at Hofstra
When: Saturday, Nov. 22 - 2 p.m.
Where: David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex
Streaming: FloCollege
Radio: 90.5 WVBU
Live Statistics: gohofstra.com
Last Game's Bison Starters:
Guard: So. Isabella Casey (7.8 ppg, 3 rpg, 2 apg)
Guard: So. Reese Zemitis (10 ppg, 3 rpg, 2 apg)
Guard: Jr. Anna Kunzwiler (3.5 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 1.5 apg)
Forward: Jr. Tuana Coskun (8.2 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 2.8 apg)
Forward: So. Elana Weisman (9.0 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 1.8 apg)
Bucknell at a Glance
- Bucknell is on the road again, this time heading to Hempstead, N.Y. to take on Hofstra. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22.
- The Bison enter the contest 1-3, after dropping their road contest against Youngstown State on Sunday.
- Reese Zemitis leads Bucknell in scoring with 10 points per game, total steals with six and total blocks with three.
- Tuana Coskun leads the team in rebounds per game with 4.8 and total assists with 11.
- The Bison finished their 2024-25 season 17-14 overall with an 11-7 Patriot League record.
- The Bison returned eight players from last season and lost four to a combination of graduation and the transfer portal.
- Bucknell welcomed five newcomers to the squad ahead of the 2025-26 season; four freshman and one sophomore transfer.
- Sophomore Reese Zemitis returns to the Bison after a stellar freshman campaign earned her 2024-25 All-Patriot League Rookie Team honors.
- Bucknell was picked seventh in the 2025-26 Patriot League Preseason Poll. This is a step above last season, when they were picked eighth and finished sixth.
- The Bison did not place any members on the Preseason All-Patriot League Team this season.
- Junior Tuana Coskun was named captain of the Bison for the 2025-26 season.
- Bucknell women's basketball is entering its seventh season under head coach Trevor Woodruff. Woodruff was named Patriot League Coach of the Year in his first two seasons.
- In addition to Woodruff and returning assistant coaches Edward Joyner Jr. and Shelby Case, the Bison had two new additions to their coaching staff in the off-season. Lauren Holden joined the Bison as the associate head coach and Danielle Patterson joined Bucknell as an assistant coach.
Hofstra at a Glance
- Hofstra comes into Saturday's matchup with a 1-2 overall record with a win against Yale and losses to Miami and Penn.
- The Pride are coming off of a 67-55 loss to Penn. Ayen Angoi paced the Pride in scoring with a career-high 12 points, followed by 11 from Emma Von Essen, and 10 by Alarice Gooden. Angoi and Sana'a Garrett were the top rebounders on the team with five each, and Micaela Carter had a hand in four Hofstra baskets.
- Hofstra's one win this season came from a 73-66 victory at Yale. A strong 25 point, 13 rebound performance from Magolico coupled with a strong fourth quarter defensive showing powered the Pride to their first win of the season.
- Sandra Magolico leads Hofstra in scoring with 18.5 points per game. She also leads in rebounds per game with eight and Steals oer game with 1.5.
- Emma Von Essen leads the team in assists per game with 2.7. She currently ranks third in career three-pointers at Hofstra with 211.
- Michaela Hodge leads the team in blocks per game with one.
Series History with the Pride
- This is the 24th meeting between the two teams.
- Hofstra leads the series overall 14-9.
- On the road, the Bison are 3-5 against the Pride.
- Hofstra is currently on a three-game winning streak over Bucknell.
- Coach Woodruff is currently 0-1 against the Pride, after last season's overtime loss.
Last Five Meetings with Hofstra
- Hofstra W, 76-71 OT (12/21/2024)*
- Hofstra W, 87-74 (12/3/1999)
- Hofstra W, 81-67 (12/29/1997)
- Bucknell W, 82-53 (11/25/1995)*
- Bucknell W, 87-69 (1/5/1995)*
* - in Lewisburg
Bucknell's Last Time Out
- Elana Weisman scored a career-high 17 points, but Youngstown State held off a late Bucknell charge and defeated the Bison 60-53 on Sunday afternoon at Zidian Family Arena. Anna Kunzwiler tallied nine points and matched her career high with seven rebounds for the Bison, who fell to 1-3 on the season with all three setbacks coming on the road.
- Erica King led a balanced scoring attack with 14 points for the Penguins, who are now 3-1 on the campaign. Youngstown State's 42-29 rebounding advantage was a big factor in the decision. They grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, which led to 13 second-chance points.
- Bucknell shot 39.6 percent for the game, a figure that was boosted by 7-for-13 shooting in the fourth quarter. The Bison were 5-for-19 from 3-point range and 10-for-13 from the foul line. Tuana Coskun finished with seven points, and Isabella Casey and Zemitis had six each.
- The Bison trimmed a 17-point deficit down to just six after an 11-0 run in a span of just 2:22. Kunzwiler was the catalyst in the surge. She scored twice in the lane and then assisted on Weisman's 3-pointer. Kunzwiler's defensive rebound led to a Weisman turnaround jumper, and Reese Zemitis capped the run with a put-back, but it wouldn't be enough to overcome the deficit.
A Bison Win Would…
- Improve Bucknells record to 2-3 on the season.
- Improve the Bison's road record to 1-3.
- Improve Bucknell's record against Hofstra to 10-14 overall.
- Improve the Bison's road record against Hofstra to 4-5.
- Improve Bucknell's record againsy the Pride under head coach Trevor Woodruff to an even 1-1.
- Improve the Bison's overall record under Coach Woodruff to 102-69.
Inside the Record Book
- Reese Zemitis holds sixth place in three-pointers made in a single season with 62 in 2024/25 and fifth place in three-point attempts in a single season with 169 in 2024/25.
Milestone Watch
- Anna Kunzwiler is 27 rebounds away from 100 at Bucknell.
- Elana Weisman 1 rebound away from 100.
- Reese Zemitis is 31 three-pointers away from 100.
Up Next
Bucknell will begin a three-game home stand on Tuesday, Nov. 25 as it takes on Le Moyne for an education day game. Tipoff is set for 11 a.m.
