Holy Cross Crusaders @ Bucknell Bison
First-place Bucknell rolls past Holy Cross 77-56
LEWISBURG, Pa. -- Zach Thomas scored 18 points with six rebounds and Bucknell beat Holy Cross 77-56 on Saturday to extend its winning streak to six.
Thomas, the Patriot League's scoring and rebounding leader, made 4 of 7 from the field and 9 of 11 free throws with Nana Foulland adding 14 points and seven rebounds. Stephen Brown scored 10 points for the Bison (13-8, 7-1), who are alone in first place.
Austin Butler had 13 points and six rebounds and Jacob Grandison 13 points and nine boards for the Crusaders (5-14, 2-6).
Bruce Moore's dunk less than two minutes into the game put Bucknell ahead for good with the Bison using a 10-0 run to go up 16 points on their way to a 36-19 halftime lead.
Foulland's jumper with 8:29 remaining in the game put Bucknell up by 29, 66-37.
Game Information
Lewisburg, PA
Referee:Dennis Allocco
Referee:Dwayne Carnes
Referee:Bruce Rothwell
2025-26 Standings
| Patriot LeaguePatriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 8-1 | - | 16-6 |
| Colgate | 7-2 | 1 | 13-9 |
| American University | 6-3 | 2 | 13-9 |
| Lehigh | 5-4 | 3 | 9-13 |
| Loyola Maryland | 4-5 | 4 | 8-14 |
| Army | 3-6 | 5 | 9-13 |
| Boston University | 3-6 | 5 | 8-14 |
| Holy Cross | 3-6 | 5 | 8-14 |
| Lafayette | 3-6 | 5 | 6-16 |
| Bucknell | 3-6 | 5 | 6-16 |
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