jkrun80
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03-02-22 09:58 PM - Post#337961
The women finished in 4th place in the regular season at 12-6 and will host Lehigh on Monday at Sojka. Got a dominant 91-59 win over Colgate tonight. Let's hope they shoot like that Monday. King (5-5), Kulesza (4-5), and Sisselman (3-4) were 12-14 from 3.
Holy Cross beat Boston to take the #1 seed. American is #2 and Boston #3.
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bison63
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03-03-22 03:17 PM - Post#337991
In response to jkrun80
One of the most difficult things in college hoops is for a good team to beat another good time three times in one season. That is what it will take for the Bison ladies to advance in the PL playoffs . You may recall that last year the Bison had beaten Lehigh 4 times in that crazy abbreviated season, but could not do it one more time in the playoffs. If all goes according to form the next round will be in Worcester where the girls demolished HC earlier this year. Last night a sizable and boisterous crowd stormed the floor as the lady Crusaders clinched first in the PL vs Boston. It would be nice to see that kind of support for the Bison on Monday vs LU.
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Bison137
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03-03-22 04:57 PM - Post#337998
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I think the big factor in last year’s loss to Lehigh wasn’t the fact that the bison had beaten them four straight times. Rather it was all of the Covid problems, we’re Bucknellwent all of February and the first week of March without playing a game and with only a couple of practices. When they played Lehigh, they were clearly not anywhere near ready due to the long layoff and lack of practice.
Holy Cross did have a pretty good crowd last night, but it should be noted that was the first one of the year. When Bucknell played there a few weeks ago the only students who turned out were some football players, who generally stayed for a half. And the overall attendance wasn’t more than 200. For the year, they averaged 213 pounds per game. Much lower than Bucknell.
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Bison54
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03-03-22 07:47 PM - Post#338005
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Pounds per game? at an average weight of 150 those 1 1/2 fans would have been lonely
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HC13
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03-03-22 09:15 PM - Post#338010
In response to Bison137
Don't know what Bucknell's attendance regulations were this winter, but HC's were fairly restrictive up until recently, including a brief period of no fans allowed.
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jkrun80
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03-07-22 10:11 PM - Post#338378
In response to HC13
It wasn't pretty, but they found a way to get it done again. Another 4th quarter comeback to beat Lehigh. Navy just knocked off #1 HC on a 3pt buzzer beater. Back at home on Thursday to take on the Mids.
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Bison137
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03-07-22 10:18 PM - Post#338380
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Great game by freshman Bella King. Hit 5-7 on threes, and two of two on twos. Bison freshmen hit eight of 16 on threes. Everyone else went 0-7.
At Holy Cross, Jennifer Coleman banked in a three to win it at the buzzer.
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Bison137
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03-07-22 10:33 PM - Post#338381
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Great game by freshman Bella King. Hit 5-7 on threes, and two of two on twos. Bison freshmen hit eight of 16 on threes. Everyone else went 0-7.
At Holy Cross, Jennifer Coleman banked in a three to win it at the buzzer.
Coleman’s winning three:
https://twitter.com/snvboy/status/1501018 586634199...
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bison75
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03-07-22 10:39 PM - Post#338386
In response to Bison137
Thanks for the Twitter link. I was following the play by play online and couldn’t imagine how they got that shot off in under a second.
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bison63
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03-08-22 12:31 AM - Post#338395
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Like I said earlier, it is not easy to beat a good team 3, times. We did not shoot well tonight, but Lehigh had an awful lot to do with that. This team doesn’t rattle, and finds a way. Can Navy come into Sojka and win? They already have. I think we will be ready this time.
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Bison137
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Women's PL Tournament
03-08-22 12:56 AM - Post#338397
In response to bison63
Bella King went 1-9 on threes in OOC play. Then 25-45 (56%) in PL play. And 16-23 (70%) in her last four games.
As her defense has improved, she has been playing a lot more than she did earlier in the year. She has only started five games – the last five - but has averaged almost 29 minutes a game in those five.
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Bison137
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Re: Women's PL Tournament
03-08-22 09:59 AM - Post#338416
In response to Bison137
Bella King went 1-9 on threes in OOC play. Then 25-45 (56%) in PL play. And 16-23 (70%) in her last four games.
As her defense has improved, she has been playing a lot more than she did earlier in the year. She has only started five games – the last five - but has averaged almost 29 minutes a game in those five.
For the year, king ranks number six in the nation in three-point percentage among players who have made 25 or more threes. Having said that, her offensive game right now consists solely of stationary catch and shoot threes. Hopefully, next season she can show an ability to put the ball to the floor, while also improving her strength and rebounding. With O’Brien gone, there will be a need for a few players to be able to create their own shots.
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bison63
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03-08-22 04:44 PM - Post#338457
In response to Bison137
Actually last night was the first game that I saw her score anything other than a three. I recall at least two close in 2 pointers.
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jkrun80
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03-09-22 11:52 AM - Post#338516
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Actually last night was the first game that I saw her score anything other than a three. I recall at least two close in 2 pointers.
Yes, made a nice pull up jumper on the first possession of the game, then a layup off a great feed from Krusl in the 4th.
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bison63
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03-09-22 01:09 PM - Post#338524
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It’s no accident she is now in the starting lineup. Probably the best pure shooter on the team.
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jkrun80
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03-10-22 09:22 PM - Post#338699
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Bison got a dominant win over Navy 64-44, that wasn't really that close. They led by as many as 27. Heading to American on Sunday for the championship game. O'Brien had a strong game, especially in the first half. King was "only" 3-5 from 3. Things got a little ragged in the 2nd half after they were up big, but in general the offense looked much more together tonight than on Monday.
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bison75
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03-10-22 11:20 PM - Post#338701
In response to jkrun80
Nice article on the freshmen in the Daily Item.
https://www.dailyitem.com/sports/bucknell-fresh men...
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HuskyColonial
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03-11-22 08:23 AM - Post#338704
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I saw the attendance figure from yesterday’s win over Navy. Over 1,400! That’s a really nice crowd and I think it symbolizes what we all know: Bucknell is a basketball school. I hope the administration wakes up on the men’s side.
Congrats Bucknell women and let’s go dancing.
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jkrun80
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03-11-22 08:26 PM - Post#338743
In response to HuskyColonial
The ESPN bracket, which I don't put a lot of credence in, shows American as a 15 seed playing at UConn. Talk about a suicide mission. Bucknell has a much higher NET and RPI rating than American, so I have to think we could get a 14 or maybe 13 with some conference upsets. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Win Sunday, then worry about seeding and the opponent.
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bison75
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03-11-22 10:24 PM - Post#338751
In response to jkrun80
American went 15-1 at home this year, including an 8 point win over us. We’ll need to play our best game.
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bison63
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03-12-22 08:15 PM - Post#338868
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ESPN just brackets the 1st place team in a league like the PL. At this point with 2 survivors that team is AU. We go in as a hot team, but so do they. Frankly imo at this moment these are the two best teams in the league. We will in fact have to bring it all to win this game. Can’t help but think if we had not lost that OT game to Navy inPL game 2, this game would be in Sojka.
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jkrun80
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03-13-22 03:09 PM - Post#339026
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Simply got outplayed today by American. Easy layups were the story - the ones we missed and the ones they made. O'Brien and Walls had solid games and Emma Shaffer was terrific. I don't understand why she was on the bench for so long in the 2nd half. Collins disappeared after the first quarter and King didn't get many open looks.
It was a rough end to an up and down season. But even losing O'Brien and Walls, the future looks good for this team.
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HuskyColonial
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03-13-22 03:13 PM - Post#339028
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I wish there was a postseason option for this team because I think they’re competitive with many of the Big 5 schools.
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jkrun80
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Women's PL Tournament
03-13-22 03:39 PM - Post#339029
In response to HuskyColonial
I wish there was a postseason option for this team because I think they’re competitive with many of the Big 5 schools.
There's a slim, but not zero, chance for a WNIT at-large bid. Won't know until Monday afternoon. With a NET ranking of 100 and RPI of 76, you have to think there's a chance.
Edited by jkrun80 on 03-13-22 03:42 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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bison75
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03-13-22 05:24 PM - Post#339044
In response to jkrun80
Speaking of the future, I don’t recall seeing the usual release about the incoming class. Did I miss it? And if not, do you know if one will be forthcoming?
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bison63
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03-13-22 05:27 PM - Post#339045
In response to jkrun80
Career game for Shaffer. Other than the 1 3 pt nothing but net by King there was nothing going on from 3 pt land. Even Taylor’s made 3 in the first half appeared to be way off the mark to me. It glanced high off the backboard and banked in. No way she played it that way.
Still a good season for a “rebuilding” year but I must admit 9-2 ooc raised my hopes for more than they actually accomplished. As for the future it looks bright, but once again the 5 th year policy strikes. Our seniors are gone and they will be missed. But according to the CBS announcers AU has 5 seniors and 4 will be back next year.
Good luck to Taylor and Marly. I really enjoyed watching this team this season.
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jkrun80
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03-13-22 07:17 PM - Post#339068
In response to bison75
Speaking of the future, I don’t recall seeing the usual release about the incoming class. Did I miss it? And if not, do you know if one will be forthcoming?
Here is an update from the esteemed B137 from January. Maybe he can provide an end of season update for all of us.
http://boards.basketball-u.com/showtopic.php?tid/2...
Edited by jkrun80 on 03-13-22 07:17 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Bison137
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Re: Women's PL Tournament
03-13-22 07:46 PM - Post#339076
In response to jkrun80
Speaking of the future, I don’t recall seeing the usual release about the incoming class. Did I miss it? And if not, do you know if one will be forthcoming?
Here is an update from the esteemed B137 from January. Maybe he can provide an end of season update for all of us.
http://boards.basketball-u.com/showtopic.php?tid/2...
I am planning to do an update this week. The seasons for some of these players just ended this weekend. As to why there has been no press release, I have no idea. Normally that comes out in November. Sounds like athletic communications has messed up.
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Bison54
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03-13-22 08:18 PM - Post#339079
In response to bison63
Taylor and CeCe both made the all-tournament team.
And Emma had a double double tonight, I believe her first.
This team was exciting to watch. Will there be another shot???
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Bison54
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Women's PL Tournament
03-13-22 09:31 PM - Post#339085
In response to Bison54
The Bison are in the Women's NIT at large!
Go Bison!
BTW, Holy Cross and Drexel (with Tessa Brugler) are also in as automatic qualifiers.....
Brackets are not announced yet
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HuskyColonial
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03-13-22 09:54 PM - Post#339092
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That’s awesome and a real accomplishment for a low major team to achieve. This means the PL has 3 women’s teams in the legit post season
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bison75
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03-13-22 10:05 PM - Post#339095
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Happy to see Oregon State and Ellie Mack in the at large field too.
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