Bucknell Bison @ Lafayette Leopards
Butler's 16 lead Lafayette past Bucknell 75-72 in OT
EASTON, Pa. -- — Mark Butler led Lafayette with 16 points and Luke Rasmussen hit the game-winning free throw with 27 seconds remaining in the overtime and the Leopards beat Bucknell 75-72 on Saturday.
Butler added six assists for the Leopards (7-12, 6-0 Patriot League). Kyle Jenkins scored 15 points and added eight rebounds and three steals. Ryan Pettit was 3 of 6 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 11 points. It was the sixth victory in a row for the Leopards.
Noah Williamson finished with 23 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks for the Bison (6-13, 3-3). Jack Forrest added 15 points and seven rebounds for Bucknell. Elvin Edmonds IV also had 13 points.
Eric Sondberg hit the game-tying 3-pointer with five seconds left in regulation to send the game to overtime. Bucknell led Lafayette 36-23 at intermission.
Both teams next play Wednesday. Lafayette visits Loyola (MD) and Bucknell plays Navy at home.
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Game Information
Easton, PA
Referee:Phil Sallustio Jr.
Referee:John Barley
Referee:Riley McGraw
2025-26 Standings
| Patriot LeaguePatriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 17-1 | - | 25-6 |
| Colgate | 11-7 | 6 | 17-14 |
| Lehigh | 11-7 | 6 | 15-16 |
| Boston University | 10-8 | 7 | 15-16 |
| American University | 9-9 | 8 | 16-15 |
| Loyola Maryland | 8-10 | 9 | 12-19 |
| Lafayette | 8-10 | 9 | 11-20 |
| Bucknell | 6-12 | 11 | 9-22 |
| Army | 5-13 | 12 | 11-20 |
| Holy Cross | 5-13 | 12 | 10-21 |
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