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Bison137 
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02-01-19 10:38 PM - Post#274674    

Bison Article
https://bucknellbison.com/news/2019/2/1/mens-ba ske...




 
Bison137 
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02-01-19 10:41 PM - Post#274676    
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Lafayette is coming off an OT loss to Lehigh. They have been erratic but can beat anyone when they hit a lot of threes.




 
MrPhillie 
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02-01-19 10:55 PM - Post#274680    
    In response to Bison137

Seems like anyone can beat anyone else this year.

 
Bison137 
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02-02-19 01:32 AM - Post#274702    
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  • MrPhillie Said:
Seems like anyone can beat anyone else this year.




Games at Easton have generally been a struggle over the past 11 years, even with the Bison usually having a much better team.

BU results at Lafayette in past 11 years:

2008 - lost by 12
2009 - Lost by 3
2010 - lost by 4
2011 - won by 5 in OT (Enoch Andoh)
2012 - won by 14
2013 - lost by 1
2014 - won by 10 (but lost at home by 8)
2015 - lost by 10 in OT (then lost by 6 in PLT)
2016 - won by 3 in 2OT
2017 - won by 23
2018 - won by 5 in OT

Since ND became coach, the Bison are 3-0 in Easton, but two have gone at least one overtime.




 
bison63 
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02-02-19 08:29 AM - Post#274709    
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We are 7-2 in PL play. More specifically we are 5-0 at home and 2-2 on the road. With 5 road games during the second half of the league schedule, this one is one the Bison cannot afford to lose. LC is 2-7 with plenty of close losses, including two to Lehigh. If the Bison overlook this team, which I do not think they will, they will get beat.

 
jkrun80 
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02-02-19 08:40 AM - Post#274710    
    In response to bison63

This one is a trap. We'll need to shoot much better than the last two games.

 
MrPhillie 
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02-02-19 04:00 PM - Post#274768    
    In response to jkrun80

I’m not a fan of some of the cocky, arrogant actions at times by certain Bucknell players.

 
jkrun80 
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02-02-19 04:02 PM - Post#274769    
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Good 1st half without Sestina on the floor. Bench is stepping up again today and Kimbal carrying the team.

 
raymondbucknell 
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02-02-19 04:23 PM - Post#274770    
    In response to jkrun80

BRW is that you I spotted behind the Bucknell bench?

 
raymondbucknell 
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02-02-19 04:24 PM - Post#274771    
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Anybody have an update on Sotos? Good thing we are so deep.

 
BisonKid 
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02-02-19 04:50 PM - Post#274773    
    In response to raymondbucknell

A little off topic, but I’m curious, did Nathan forget his suit? I like the casual look but haven’t seen it before.

 
Shot Clock 
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02-02-19 05:00 PM - Post#274779    
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Kimbal running the point looked good.
B.A. Bucknell University, 1993


 
crd012 
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02-02-19 05:05 PM - Post#274782    
    In response to Shot Clock

That was easy. Glad we took care of business. Nice that we have another game left against them.

 
BisonFan4 
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02-02-19 06:26 PM - Post#274787    
    In response to crd012

In response to several posts...yes that was brw you spotted, Sotos is wearing a shoulder brace & his motion is limited but was just ok'ed to lift in shooting motion & looking to possibly have him back 2 games from now, & finally Coach Davis had a "wardrobe malfunction" in the first half 😂.

 
raymondbucknell 
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02-02-19 10:05 PM - Post#274818    
    In response to BisonFan4

Thanks for the scoop. It took a while but this game really became a mismatch. I always enjoy the Lafayette announcers. I think they do a nice job. They’re very objective and pretty knowledgeable IMHO. I hadn’t really thought about it but they said Kimbal is the favorite to be PL MVP. He sure played like one today. Wish Fran and his team were having a better season...

 
BisonRoadWarrior 
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02-03-19 12:47 AM - Post#274873    
    In response to raymondbucknell

  • raymondbucknell Said:
BRW is that you I spotted behind the Bucknell bench?


Good eye!


 
jkrun80 
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02-03-19 09:15 AM - Post#274886    
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Andrew Funk certainly had a great game. If there's a silver lining to Sotos's injury, it might be more playing time for Funk. He looks ready to step into Kimbal's shoes next season.

I'm still concerned about the poor 3 pt shooting. Take out Kimbal's 3-4 and the rest of the team was 3-21.

Foul trouble was again a factor in the game, but affected Lafayette more than us. Not sure how much of that was the officiating and how much was them being over matched inside.

 
jkrun80 
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02-03-19 09:41 AM - Post#274887    
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  • raymondbucknell Said:
Thanks for the scoop. It took a while but this game really became a mismatch. I always enjoy the Lafayette announcers. I think they do a nice job. They’re very objective and pretty knowledgeable IMHO. I hadn’t really thought about it but they said Kimbal is the favorite to be PL MVP. He sure played like one today. Wish Fran and his team were having a better season...


Generally, I agree about the Lafayette announcers. But John Leone's comment that "Bucknell is not the Runnin' Rebels" made me laugh. No, we're the Breakin' Bison. Guess he didn't see what we did to UNLV on Christmas Day.

 
Bison89 
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02-03-19 09:49 AM - Post#274888    
    In response to jkrun80

I watched the game late last night after it was archived. Stupid fouls are difficult to coach if players don't want to listen. Somehow, Coach Davis needs to get through to Sestina, Toomer, and Moore. Otherwise, the PL Playoffs could be very short this season.
New season, new team, new dream . . .


 
candyfan 
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02-03-19 12:13 PM - Post#274909    
    In response to Bison89

For the record, Jimmy Sotos was out there pre-game shooting all his shots with the team. So he's progressed to that point. When he will actually suit up for a game remains day to day now.

Funk looked real good scoring while Kimbal ran the point AND scored big time. Bucknell team clearly much deeper and wider in talent than Lafayette, who now have one of nicest arenas in League. Now can Fran O' fill it up with better players?

 
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