Bucknell University Athletics
Althouse Lands Patriot League Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year; Bucknell Picked to Finish Fourth
8/20/2026 11:00:00 AM | Field Hockey
Althouse has been a mainstay between the pipes for the Orange & Blue since coming in relief of Clara McCormick against Drexel in the first game of 2023. In the Bucknell career lists, the Bison senior ranks fifth in wins (25), eighth in shutouts (8), ninth in winning percentage (.510), and tenth in saves (239). She is six victories away from becoming the program's career wins record holder. Althouse has been a two-time Second Team All-Patriot League honoree the past two seasons. Her 1.58 goals-against-average ranks ninth in Patriot League history.Â
Bucknell's three selections on the Preseason All-League Team tied with American and Lafayette for the most in the conference. Senior forward Ryane Fisahn and junior defender/midfielder Sally Hunter joined Althouse on the squad. All three are first-time honorees.Â
After only playing 72 minutes in 2023 and 2024, Fisahn enjoyed a breakthrough campaign last year, totaling career highs in goals (5) and points (10), and enters 2026 as the team's leading returning scorer in both categories.
Hunter has starred in the midfield for Bucknell since beginning her collegiate career. Last year, she collected ten points on two goals and six assists. For her career, the junior has totaled 16Â points on four goals and eight assists. Her greatest contributions come from steady defensive presence and strong stick work.Â
Bucknell finished 10-7 last season and third in the Patriot League. 2025 marked the first year since 2019 that the Bison won ten games. The Orange & Blue open the season on Aug. 28 versus Ball State.Â
American was projected to finish first, followed by Lafayette, 2025 Patriot League Tournament champion Boston University, and Bucknell. Holy Cross was picked fifth with Lehigh and Colgate rounding out the poll.Â
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2026 Patriot League Field Hockey Preseason Poll
1. American, 35 points, (5 first-place votes)
2. Lafayette, 30 (1)
3. Boston University, 27 (1)
4. Bucknell, 22
5. Holy Cross, 15
6. Lehigh, 10
7. Colgate, 8
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2026 Patriot League Field Hockey Preseason Major Awards
Preseason Forward of the Year – Jordan Reicher, American, Sr., F
Preseason Midfielder of the Year – Emilia Winkler, American, Sr., M
Preseason Defender of the Year – Lena Thedrian, Lafayette, Sr., D
Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year – Sarah Althouse, Bucknell, Sr., GK
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2026 Preseason Field Hockey All-Patriot League Team
Jordan Reicher, American, Sr., F
Sophie Willemse, American, Sr., D
Emilia Winkler, American, Sr., M
Nicky Lauro, Boston University, Sr., M
Caroline O'Brien, Boston University, Gr., F
Sarah Althouse, Bucknell, Sr., GK
Ryane Fisahn, Bucknell, Sr., F
Sally Hunter, Bucknell, Jr., D/M
Morgan Willis, Colgate, Sr., F
Maguire Sturgis, Holy Cross, Sr., M
Stella Malinowski, Lafayette, Sr., F
Lena Thedrian, Lafayette, Sr., D
Rosalie van Gool, Lafayette, Sr., M/D
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