The Bucknell women's golf team delivered a strong performance at the 2026 Patriot League Championships, finishing in second place at the U.S. Naval Academy Golf Club. This marks the Bison's best finish since 2014, with Paige Richter leading the charge by tying for second individually with a score of 223. Richter's consistent play throughout the tournament, including rounds of 74, 75, and 74, earned her All-Tournament honors alongside teammates Nicole Yun and Sophia Bardunias, who also finished in the top five. The team’s total score of 907 matched its best in program history for a conference championship, though they fell short to Navy, who captured the title for the third consecutive year.
In men's golf, the Bison concluded their participation in the Rutherford Intercollegiate, finishing tied for 10th place. With a total score of 877, Bucknell was led by James Robbins, who carded a three-over 216, placing him 23rd overall. Taylor Kuehn and Jack Hartman both shot rounds of 72 in the final round, but the team struggled to find a consistent fourth score to elevate their standing.
On the lacrosse front, the Bucknell women's team faced a setback on Senior Day, losing to Boston University 13-4. Despite the loss, the Bison remain in contention for a home quarterfinal game in the Patriot League, currently holding a 5-3 league record. Caleigh Cummiskey led Bucknell with two goals, while the team managed to win the ground ball battle.
Meanwhile, the men's lacrosse team celebrated a victory over Holy Cross, winning 15-13 on Senior Day. Owen Kovacs shone with a career-high seven points, including five goals, helping the Bison improve to 8-5 overall and 4-4 in the Patriot League. Bucknell's next challenge is a non-conference matchup against UMBC, which could further solidify their playoff positioning.
In track and field, the Bucknell men's team finished third at the IC4A Championships, scoring 71 points despite not fielding a full squad. Eamon Golden and Luis Colmenares-Bittar earned All-East honors in the 400-meter hurdles, placing sixth and eighth, respectively. The Bison also performed well at the Virginia Challenge, with Keenan LaMontagne winning the discus event. Bucknell will next compete at the historic Penn Relays, looking to build on their recent successes.