Mackenzie has career-high 31 in Bucknell's victory
EASTON, Pa. -- Kimbal Mackenzie scored a career-high 31 points and Bucknell defeated Lafayette, 94-66, on Saturday for the seventh straight time.
Mackenzie was 7-of-12 shooting with three 3-pointers and made 14 of 15 free throws for his first 30-point game. Nate Sestina added 22 points, Andrew Funk had 15 points on 7-of-9 shooting and Bruce Moore grabbed 10 rebounds to go with 11 points.
The Bison (14-8, 8-2) shot over 49 percent in the win that kept them tied with Lehigh atop the Patriot League.
Mackenzie scored 17 points in the first half with his 3-pointer at the 6:35 mark, snapping a tie and beginning a 14-3 run to end the half for a 40-29 lead. The lead remained in double figures.
Alex Petrie scored 16 points, Justin Jaworski 12 and Paulius Zalys 11 for the Leopards (5-16, 2-8), who have lost four straight.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Dennis Allocco
- Andrew Marotta
- Patrick Rock
2024-25 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| American University | 8-2 | - | 14-9 |
| Army | 6-4 | 2 | 12-10 |
| Bucknell | 6-4 | 2 | 10-13 |
| Colgate | 6-4 | 2 | 9-14 |
| Boston University | 5-5 | 3 | 11-12 |
| Navy | 5-5 | 3 | 8-15 |
| Loyola Maryland | 4-6 | 4 | 9-12 |
| Lafayette | 4-6 | 4 | 9-14 |
| Holy Cross | 3-7 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Lehigh | 3-7 | 5 | 8-13 |
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