WLAX Advances to Semifinals with 14-13 Win Over Holy Cross
Men’s Golf Finishes 7th at Patriot League Championship
Softball Edges Army in Nine-Inning Thriller
US National Champion Evelyn Bliss Sets Facility & Meet Record in Javelin on Final Day of Penn Relays
Men's Track & Field Wraps Up Penn Relays
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Women's Lacrosse Advances to Semifinals, Hosts First Tournament Game

Bucknell's women's lacrosse team secures a historic playoff victory and advances to the semifinals, while other sports also compete in the Patriot League.

WLAX Advances to Semifinals with 14-13 Win Over Holy Cross

Bucknell's women's lacrosse team secures a historic playoff victory and advances to the semifinals, while other sports also compete in the Patriot League.

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The Bucknell women's lacrosse team achieved a significant milestone by advancing to the Patriot League semifinals with a narrow 14-13 victory over Holy Cross on April 26. The Bison, seeded fourth, secured the win thanks to a strong second-half performance, including a decisive 7-0 run. Megan Krestinski broke the single-season points record during the match, finishing with four points to bring her season total to 74. Bucknell will face top-seeded Navy in the semifinals on April 30, marking the first time the program has hosted a conference tournament game.

In men's lacrosse, Bucknell concluded its regular season with a double-overtime loss to UMBC, falling 9-8 on April 24. Despite the defeat, the Bison earned the No. 4 seed in the Patriot League Tournament and will host Colgate in the first round on May 2. The match featured a standout performance from senior Luke Renaud, who made eight saves in goal. Bucknell's season record stands at 8-6 as they prepare for the postseason.

The Bucknell men's golf team finished seventh at the Patriot League Championship, held at West Point Golf Course from April 24-26. Hayden Quinn led the Bison with a final round of even-par 70, finishing T-14th overall. Taylor Kuehn was the low Bison for the tournament, finishing T-11th with a total score of 220. The tournament concluded with Navy claiming the championship title.

At the Penn Relays, Bucknell's track and field teams showcased impressive performances. Evelyn Bliss set both facility and meet records in the javelin throw, while the women's distance medley relay team broke the school record with a time of 11:30.52. The men's team also had notable finishes, including a fifth-place finish in the 4x100-meter relay. The Bison will continue their season at the Kehoe Twilight meet next week.

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