| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMER | 24 | 31 | 55 |
| BUCK | 35 | 49 | 84 |
Thomas, Foulland lead Bucknell in 84-55 rout of American
LEWISBURG, Pa. -- Zach Thomas scored 27 points, Nana Foulland added 26 points and 11 rebounds and Bucknell routed American 84-55 on Friday night in a Patriot League opener.
Thomas was 10 of 12 from the field and made three 3-pointers. Foulland was 11-of-15 shooting for Bucknell (7-7), which shot 59 percent from the floor but missed 11 free throws.
Sam Iorio scored 20 points and Stacy Beckton had 11 to lead American (3-9).
The Bison closed the first half on a 14-4 run for a 35-24 halftime lead. Foulland scored eight points and Thomas added five during the stretch. Thomas hit a 3-pointer and Nate Sestina added a dunk and Bucknell had a 20-point lead with 13 minutes left and cruised from there.
Bucknell has won 15 straight at home dating to last season and has won its fourth straight league opener.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Lionel Butler
- Garrick Shannon
- Jeffrey Anderson
2024-25 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| American University | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Loyola Maryland | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Army | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Boston University | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Lafayette | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Lehigh | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Bucknell | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Navy | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
| Colgate | 0-0 | - | 3-10 |
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