Bucknell snaps road streak, cruise past Holy Cross, 69-48
WORCESTER, Mass. -- Andrew Funk posted 19 points as Bucknell cruised past Holy Cross 69-48 on Monday night.
John Meeks had 18 points and Avi Toomer added 10 for Bucknell (11-17, 7-8 Patriot League), which snapped its five-game road losing streak.
The Bison snapped a five-game losing streak Saturday with a win over American and, with back-to-back wins, are looking to catch Navy in the conference standings to improve their first-round position for the conference tournament. Bucknell trails the Midshipmen by a half game. Navy plays at American Wednesday.
Bucknell knocked down a season-high 15 3-pointers. Funk was 5 of 9 from distance while Meeks hit 4 of 9.
Matt Faw had 16 points for the Crusaders (3-25, 2-13), whose losing streak stretched to eight games. Joe Pridgen added 12 points.
The Bison improve to 2-0 against the Crusaders this season. Bucknell defeated Holy Cross 75-60 on Jan. 11. Bucknell plays Lehigh on the road on Sunday. Holy Cross plays Colgate on the road on Sunday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- John Gaffney
- Jawaan Williams
- Jeff Adams
2023-24 Patriot League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Colgate | 16-2 | - | 25-10 |
American University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
Boston University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
Bucknell | 10-8 | 6 | 14-19 |
Lafayette | 10-8 | 6 | 11-21 |
Lehigh | 9-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
Navy | 8-10 | 8 | 13-18 |
Army | 6-12 | 10 | 10-22 |
Holy Cross | 6-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
Loyola Maryland | 5-13 | 11 | 7-25 |