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Coach of the Year: Aaron Roussell

Ajan Caneda

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After a successful coaching career at the University of Chicago, first-year head coach Aaron Roussell took his talents to Lewisburg this fall and guided the women’s basketball team to its biggest season turnaround in program history. The Bison improved from a five-win season last year to a 15-16 overall record in 2012-2013, including an impressive Senior Night upset over Navy and second-half comeback victory against American in the first round of the Patriot League Tournament.

Roussell honored his five seniors on their special night, putting them in the starting lineup at the beginning of the game. Seniors Ashley Baxter, Alyssa Dunn, Lindsay Horbatuck, Felicia Mgbada and Rachel Voss were each recognized before the game, a shining moment in Roussell’s first season with the Orange and Blue.

“On the floor an obvious highlight was the tournament win, but ultimately the game I wanted to win the most and enjoyed the most was on Senior Night. That night was perfect in so many ways and there won’t be many moments that will ever top how special that night was to me,” Roussell said.

Starting forward Audrey Dotson ’15 appreciates the guidance that Roussell has provided this year, along with his genuine relationship with the players.

“Coach Roussell has been such a great addition to our program this year. He pushes all of us to work hard so we can reach our potential on and off the court. It’s obvious that he really cares about us and his support throughout the whole year has been really helpful. I’m not at all surprised that he is Coach of the Year!” Dotson said.

Leading scorer and captain Shelby Romine ’14 echoes Dotson’s praise of Roussell. It was also a special moment for the team when Romine became the 20th member of the program’s 1,000 point club.

“He has made such a positive impact on our program, and I’m thankful to have had the opportunity to play for him. He’s a great coach and deserves this recognition,” Romine said.

Roussell’s presence in his first year as head coach was felt when he led the Bison to a five-game winning streak in the beginning of the season, including road wins over Canisius and Morgan State. He also enjoyed a four-game conference win streak with victories against Colgate, Lafayette, Lehigh and Holy Cross. The game against Holy Cross was especially memorable, as the Orange and Blue erased a 14-point second half deficit to come away with a 62-59 victory on Jan. 26.

That gritty team effort was shown all season, and it was on display during the first-round of the Patriot League Tournament where the Bison defeated American 46-43 in Washington D.C. on March 7. Patriot League leading rebounder and co-captain Horbatuck recalls how Roussell was a driving force in the Orange and Blue overcoming a 10-point halftime deficit.

“Coach challenged us to leave everything out on the floor, and told us that all the hard work since October came down to the next 20 minutes and how we performed would allow for our season to continue or not. Even though we were down by a handful of points and it was a rough half, it was obvious at that moment that Coach Roussell was so passionate about basketball, our team and winning,” Horbatuck said.

His influence carried over from the Senior Night win against Navy, where his verbal leadership ability translated to his players’ dedication to winning on the court.

“My favorite memory about him this year was when he gave a really powerful and motivational pre-game speech before Senior Night against Navy. It really made us want to work hard and win our last home game for our seniors. Navy was first in the league and a very tough matchup for us but we went out and won. He definitely motivated us to go out there and play our hardest with no regrets,” Dotson said.

Despite elimination in the second round of the tournament, Roussell and his team had a number of accomplishments to be proud of this season, including setting the program’s single-season rebounding record. Romine and Horbatuck also garnered league honors, with Romine being named to the All-Patriot League Second Team and Horbatuck placed on the Academic All-Patriot League Team.

Roussell’s impact on the Bison goes beyond the game of basketball, as he emphasizes the importance of developing as a person which includes the education that each of his players receive at the University.

“This was a very fun team to coach because they are all so likeable and good human beings—I am very proud to say that I coach each of these young women and we are all lucky that we can attach Bucknell’s name to all that they accomplish in the future,” Roussell said.

“He pushed us to be better players on the court as well as women off the court. I will always remember the incredible senior year that I had and the life lessons that I learned from Coach Roussell,” Horbatuck said.

Roussell was recognized as one of two finalists for the 2013 Spalding Maggie Dixon Division I Rookie Coach of the Year, an award that acknowledges the accomplishments of a women’s basketball head coach in their first season with a program. He set a women’s basketball program record, earning 15 wins in his rookie campaign. Roussell hopes to improve on the successful season he has had this year, as he looks to build the Bison into Patriot League Championship contenders.

“Our goal for this season was to change the culture and attitude of this program,” Roussell said. “We have begun to do that, but for my standards, we have just scratched the surface in those aspects. We will be a young team next year, but that can sometimes make things a lot of fun as well. My goals never go beyond winning our next game, but I do hope that our players are dreaming big because this program is going to accomplish some great things over the next few years and I would prefer that to be sooner rather than later.”

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Bison Athlete of the Week: Lenny Joseph ’13

 

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Andrew Arnao

Sports Editor

Leonard “Lenny” Joseph ’13 has worked hard for a long time, and thanks to his dedication and perseverance, a school record is now his. Joseph was one of two Bison men last weekend to set new school records at the Bison Outdoor Classic, as he threw the hammer for 209-11, shattering the previous mark that had stood for 17 years. Joseph was also the only thrower in his event to clear 200 feet, allowing him to easily win gold.

Joseph has had a great year for the Bison in both indoor and outdoor field events. In 2012, he registered a distance of 157-10 in the discus, good for seventh-best in school history. A couple of months ago, Joseph moved into the second place all-time in the weight throw with a distance of 65-0 3/4, which is second-best all time and just 10 inches behind the current record holder Tyler Hoffman ’07.

But the hammer throw has become Joseph’s crowning event. He has yet to be defeated in the event this spring, claiming two gold medals in both meets he has participated in. Both of his distances have already qualified him for the IC4A Championships in May.

Other recent honors for Joseph include being named to the Academic All-Patriot League Team along with fellow record-breaker Luke Webster ’13 following the indoor track and field season. Joseph also earned All-East honors after earning first place in the weight throw at the IC4A championships in March.

“The first couple meets have given me a solid start and a pretty competitive national ranking, and that I’m looking forward to the championship portion of the season,” Joseph said. “Also, I’m very optimistic about [Webster’s] chances in the discus going into the national meet.”

Joseph is nearing the end of his career as a Bison, but he has certainly left his mark. He has won three individual Patriot League Championships, including back-to-back victories in the hammer throw and a top finish in the weight throw last year. Considering his dominance in the hammer event, expect more awards to come Joseph’s way by the end of the spring season.

 

Hometown: Whitesboro, N.Y.

Major: Psychology

Best hammer throw distance: 209-11 (school record)

Best weight throw distance: 65-0 3/4 (second all-time)

Best discus distance: 157-10 (seventh all-time)

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Water polo finishes fifth in tournament

Andrew Arnao

Sports Editor

The women’s water polo team travelled to Rhode Island to participate in the Southern Championships last weekend where it finished fifth overall. The Bison fell by final scores of 13-4 against No. 12 Princeton and 8-7 against George Washington, but managed to rebound and defeat Mercyhurst 9-4.

The Bison got things started on April 13 against tournament top-seed Princeton. Princeton scored two early goals in the first quarter, then added five more goals in the second quarter to break it open. Facing a 7-1 deficit at halftime, the Bison managed to pick up the offensive pace in the second half, but could not stop the bleeding as Princeton scored six more goals. Krystle Morgan ’13 led the Bison offense with two goals, while goalie Rena Heim ’14 recorded five saves.

The game against George Washington looked much more promising for the Orange and Blue, as the Bison jumped out to a 3-1 advantage in the first quarter and held a 4-3 lead going into the second half. A 5-3 run by the George Washington squad put it back on top, and the Bison were unable to regain the lead. Heim recorded 11 saves for the Bison, while Tara Murao ’13 contributed with two goals and an assist.

After the tough set of games, the Bison returned on April 14 against Mercyhurst, a team they had already beaten twice this season. The Orange and Blue worked a 4-1 lead in the first half, and continued to score goals in the second half as they moved out of reach. Mackenzie Ferry ’14 scored three goals for the Bison, while Morgan added two goals and two assists. Heim had an outstanding game, matching her season-high 12 saves and limiting Mercyhurst to only four goals, tied for the fewest allowed by the Bison this year.

After a week off, the women’s water polo team will travel to Michigan for the Eastern Championship, which will take place next weekend.

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Beyond the Bison: Sports News Across the Nation

 

Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Kobe Bryant suffered a torn achilles heel, and his future in the NBA is cloudy at best.
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Kobe Bryant suffered a torn achilles heel, and his future in the NBA is cloudy at best.

Julian Dorey

Staff Writer

“Storm Warnings”

Father Time caught up with Kobe Bryant in a big way. All it took was one wrong step and a hollow pop.

The greatest player of the post-Jordan era (LeBron James is still too young for this distinction) has put on a stupendous show year-in-and-year out. Despite all the mileage on Kobe’s 34-year old engine, he has defied all odds by improbably dominating with each passing year. But unfortunately, one bad break can bring any string of success to a screeching halt.

In a must-win game for the Lakers against Golden State, Kobe had the ball at the top of key and preceded to “make a move I’ve made a million times,” as he put it. In catastrophic fashion, he planted his foot as his body’s momentum moved forward in a force that no human leg is meant to sustain. He lost all sensation in his foot and he knew that what had just happened was a disaster.

A torn Achilles can be a death toll for any athlete, let alone an athlete on the wrong side of 30. The injury takes six to nine months to heal after surgery, and for those players who are lucky enough to regain their “explosion” after healing, it takes another year to do so. Unfortunately, many players never regain that explosion at all. In basketball, where so many players rely on the “first step,” the ability to shift direction laterally, and vertical athleticism, Achilles tears are the very worst injuries they can sustain. It’s no coincidence that Achilles tears effectively ended the careers of great players like Charles Barkley, Isiah Thomas, and Shaquille O’Neal.

Bryant may never regain the form he boasted for so many years—and if so, the final storm that will wash away what’s left of his career may be on the horizon. It’s sad when you think about it. Kobe’s legacy includes five championships, an MVP, scoring titles and legendary status in the history books of one of the NBA’s most prestigious franchises.

It was just getting to the point where I was going to drop the whole “how much does Kobe have left?” argument. The performances he was giving featured no evidence of physical decline whatsoever and his confident and borderline arrogant swagger (which is well-earned) seemed to indicate that his great play and, ultimately, his career would end on his terms. How naive I was to think that a human being could actually make that determination. Even Jordan had declined when he stepped away for the last time in 2003, and he played in even fewer games than Kobe has to this point.

We’ll have to see how a determined Bryant returns from this injury, but despite my belief in his talent and confidence, I’m not hopeful that we’ll ever see the Kobe Bryant we’ve seen for the last 15 years again. It was perhaps the harshest way he could have reminded us, but Father Time had to let the sporting world know that no one, not even Kobe, can remain undefeated forever.

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Men’s lacrosse falls to rival Lehigh

 

Chloe Chou | The Bucknellian Alex Spring '16 handles the ball against Lehigh. The Bison scored seven goals, but it was not enough to defeat their Patriot League rival.
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Alex Spring ’16 handles the ball against Lehigh. The Bison scored seven goals, but it was not enough to defeat their Patriot League rival.

Reed Dempsey

Staff Writer

In a game to determine the host of this year’s Patriot League Championship, a 5-0 run by Lehigh proved too much for the hosting Bison, propelling the Mountain Hawks to an 11-7 win and the Patriot League Regular Season title.

With strong defensive play on both sides, the game remained scoreless over the first six minutes, before Brock Ghelfi ’16 found the back of the net at the 8:50 mark. Just 31 seconds later, the Bison would extend their lead when Peter Burke ’14 scored off a pass from David Dickson ’15. Lehigh finally put itself on the board at the 7:07 mark, but the Orange and Blue would respond with another goal of their own to regain their two-goal lead.

Over the next two quarters, the Mountain Hawks completely shut down the high-powered Bison offense, aided by a 12-save performance by the Lehigh goalie. During the second quarter, the Mountain Hawks were very efficient, scoring three goals on just five shots and taking their first lead of the night.

As the second half opened, Lehigh scored twice more, establishing a three-goal advantage.

The Bison stopped the bleeding at the 7:41 mark, when Dickson found Chase Bailey ’13 to cut into the Lehigh lead. The Orange and Blue then fired off 12 shots, but were unable to convert for a goal. On an ensuing clear, the Mountain Hawks’ goalie fired the ball downfield against the Bison 10-man ride, finding the back of the net and pushing the Lehigh lead to three.

The Orange and Blue were able to respond with a goal by Todd Heritage ’14, but a pushing call against the Bison at the very end of the third quarter allowed Lehigh to take advantage of a man-up situation, adding another goal. Lehigh then added another point, bringing the score to 9-5.

Sean Doyle ’16 then scored his first goal of the day, but the Mountain Hawks would find the back of the net twice over the next eight minutes, for a comfortable five-goal lead. Bailey added his third goal of the game with just under a minute to play, but Lehigh would hold out for the win.

The Bison will be back in action Saturday, visiting Colgate for their final regular season matchup. The game will be shown live on CBS Sports Network at noon.

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Baseball takes three games from Lehigh

 

Heather Oros | The Bucknellian Carter Bumgardner '13 takes a hack in one the Bison's recent games. His efforts at the plate helped contribute to the Bison's four wins.
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Carter Bumgardner ’13 takes a hack in one the Bison’s recent games. His efforts at the plate helped contribute to the Bison’s four wins.

Katherine Harris

Senior Writer

The baseball team continued its effort to finish the season on a strong note, winning its series with Lehigh over the weekend 3-1, and continuing its winning streak with a victory against Towson on April 16.

The Bison started their final road series of Patriot League play on April 13 with a doubleheader against Lehigh. Bryson Hough ’15 led the team on the mound in the first game of the day, pitching a strong complete game while allowing only one earned run. The Bison grabbed an early 3-0 lead in the first inning thanks to home runs by Travis Clark ’13 and Rob Krentzman ’15, but the offense went silent as Lehigh fought back with four more runs in the final 4-3 loss.

The Bison offense came out strong in the second game of the day and led the team to a 7-6 victory to split the doubleheader. Justin Meier ’14 had three hits in the game, while five of his teammates contributed two hits apiece. Max Kra ’16 also earned his second career save in the tenth inning by retiring three consecutive batters to ensure the Bison victory.

“This weekend was another good weekend for our team,” Clark said. “We lost the first game of the series but were able to bounce back and win the next three. Our team is really coming together in every aspect of the game and it’s all happening at the right time.”

The Orange and Blue continued their momentum into the second part of their series with Lehigh on April 14. Dan Goldstein ’13 led the team with a complete game on the mound in the first game, allowing only five hits and racking up six strikeouts in the 7-2 victory. The Bison offense was led by Joe Ogren ’16, who finished the game with three hits, two RBIs and one run.

Pitching again played a major role in the second half of the doubleheader, this time with Andrew Andreychik ’16 allowing only six hits and one run in eight innings. The Bison were up only 2-1 going into the eighth inning, but an explosive five-run inning including a bases-clearing RBI double by Clark set the Orange and Blue up for an eventual 8-1 victory.

The Bison then took on Towson at home. Clark led the offense once again, totaling four hits and three runs, while Luke Lombardi ’14 and Anthony Gingerelli ’15 had two hits apiece. With the score tied at 4-4, the game went into extra innings, with Kra keeping the game scoreless for 2.2 innings. Kra eventually picked up the win after an RBI single in the 11th inning by Matt Busch ’13 secured a 5-4 victory for the Orange and Blue.

“We have put ourselves in a great position to contend for the first seed in the Patriot League tournament and that’s our goal,” Clark said. “We are looking forward to playing the next two weekends at home and would love support from the campus.”

The Bison will host Army for a series this weekend which will include doubleheaders on April 20 and 21.

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Women’s tennis earns two wins

Emily Evancho

Writer

The women’s tennis team dropped the ball in a home match against Army with a 7-0 defeat on April 13 but the Bison bounced back from their upsetting loss by securing a 6-1 victory over Lafayette on April 14 and then hit the road to grab a 5-2 win from Lehigh on April 16.

In the match against Army, the Orange and Blue couldn’t maintain a foothold in their doubles play as all three doubles teams fell to their Army counterparts. The No. 1 doubles team of Maria Cioffi ’16 and Elena Vidrascu ’14 came close to obtaining a triumph for the Bison but couldn’t hold onto its lead, falling with an 8-5 defeat. None of the Bison could pull out a victory in the singles matches, leading the Orange and Blue to defeat.

The Bison swung back from their loss with a swift win over Lafayette. In doubles play, the Orange and Blue lost only one match, with the team of Cioffi/Vidrascu pulling out an 8-5 victory, followed by the team of Sam Madnick ’16 and Stephanie Pino ’16 who secured an 8-2 win. The Bison managed the same turnout in singles play with only one defeat. Cioffi and Pino delivered the best scores for the singles matches, both maintaining 6-0, 6-1 scores. Jen Bush ’15, Christie Schneider ’15 and Elizabeth Morgan ’14 also triumphed in their games.

The team brought an end to its Patriot League regular season by triumphing over Lehigh. In doubles play, the teams of Cioffi/Vidrascu (8-4) and Lydia Colvin ’15/Pino (8-5) won their matches while the Bison only suffered two losses in singles play. First to finish was Pino who set the Orange and Blue off to good start with her 6-1, 6-0 decision. Cioffi clinched the match with a grueling 6-1, 4-6, 6-1 turnout over Lehigh in her singles match. Colvin and Schneider also pulled through with victories.

“It has been a great season and we have enjoyed playing together as a team,” Pino said. “We have played well through some tough matches and some incredible wins. Every team member has contributed to make this a great season. We look forward to ending the season on a high note at the Patriot League Championships.”

The Bison will return home for their next match when they host Bloomsburg on April 24 at 4 p.m.

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Softball pitchers dominate

Thomas Walter

Senior Writer

Dana Nielsen ’16 was named Patriot League Pitcher of the Week and Amanda Fazio ’16 earned Patriot League Rookie of the Week honors as the women’s softball team swept Lafayette last weekend, recording three shutouts in four games and reaching .500 in Patriot League play to move into fourth place in the Patriot League standings. After splitting a doubleheader against Saint Francis (Pa.), the Bison are now 14-25 overall and 6-6 against Patriot League rivals.

Fazio and Nielsen got things started on April 13 with two dominating performances that resulted in one-hit shutouts for both pitchers. In game one’s 4-0 victory, Fazio took a perfect game into the seventh inning and faced the minimum, when the only runner to record a hit was thrown out at second base by Mariah Midyette ’16. Fazio recorded nine strikeouts, gave up no walks and has now thrown a shutout in three of her last five appearances. Fazio was backed offensively by Kristen Zahn ’15, who recorded three RBIs thanks to a two-run homer and a sacrifice fly, and Erin Cox ’15, who singled and scored on an error.

Nielsen followed up Fazio in game two’s 2-0 triumph with a dazzling effort of her own, allowing only a third-inning single and striking out 12 en route to her own complete game shutout. The offense supported Nielsen with a pair of RBI singles from Cydnee Sanders ’15 and Cheyanna Young ’16, scoring Cassie Greenhawk ’13 and Midyette, respectively.

“We feel like we are finally putting all the pieces together and getting the sweep helped us feel like all our hard work we’ve put in all year is finally paying off,” Nielsen said. “We just have to keep this momentum and I think we will continue being successful.”

On April 14, Fazio returned in game three with another gem, throwing 5.1 shutout innings and combining with Cindy Cherness ’16 for another 4-0 shutout. Three different Bison contributed RBIs to the effort, while Zahn led the team with two hits. The Bison completed the sweep with an 8-3 win in the night game, with Nielsen recording her second win of the series after allowing only one earned run and striking out seven in 5.0 innings. Cox and Midyette homered in the final game to help pace the Bison offensive onslaught.

“I think we have focused a lot this season on just taking the season one game, or even down to one inning and one out at a time,” Fazio said. “It is exciting thinking about playing in the tournament, but we have to put the work in now and focus on one inning at a time in order to have a shot at the tournament.”

The Bison finished up their slate for the week with two games against Saint Francis (Pa.) on April 17. The Orange and the Blue triumphed in the first game after coming back to win 4-3, but could not mount the same comeback as Saint Francis (Pa.) held on for a 5-4 victory in the nightcap.

Saturday was also Senior Day for the Bison, with Greenhawk, Mary Horton ’13, Bridget Gates ’13, Alex MacLean ’13 and Laura Sandford ’13 all being honored.

The Orange and the Blue will look to continue their strong play as they travel to face Army in another Patriot League series this weekend.

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Men Sports Tennis

Katten sets m. tennis record

Lauren Boone

Senior Writer

The men’s tennis team fell to Army 4-2 on April 12, but managed to come back and sweep Lafayette 7-0 on April 14 and prevail in a 4-3 nail biter against Lehigh on April 15. The three-game home series was highlighted by Josh Katten ’13, who broke the school record for most careers wins with a singles victory over Lafayette.

Against Army, the No. 1 doubles team of Aidan Lynch ’14 and Evan Zimmer ’13 claimed the first victory of doubles play for the Bison, winning its match 8-4. To clinch the doubles point, the No. 3 team of Octavio Canibe ’15 and Kelly Morque ’13 won its match by a close score of 8-6.

Unfortunately, the Bison were not as successful in the singles play, where the Black Knights won all but one match. The lone Bison exception was Zimmer, who won in a close three-set match with a score of 6-3, 1-6, 6-4.

“It was a great first annual alumni weekend for the men’s tennis program,” Katten said. “Friday night against Army was a tough loss, but it was in front of a great crowd. The match could have definitely gone either way, and as a team we are looking forward to hopefully playing Army again at the Patriot League tournament.”

Against Lafayette, Katten broke the record for most career wins with a 6-1, 6-3 singles victory. Katten now holds a 152-93 career record, topping the program record previously held by Ryan Sandburg ’09 with a record of 150-113.

Katten and Nick Bybel ’16 gathered an easy 8-0 victory at the No. 2 doubles position early in the day. The No. 1 doubles team of Lynch and Zimmer pulled out an 8-5 victory, while the No. 3 doubles team of Canibe and Morque clinched an 8-4 victory. The Bison kept the momentum going into singles play, where all players won their matches in straight sets.

“The Lafayette match was a solid team sweep, and it was a very memorable moment when my friends arrived to see me break the all-time combined wins record,” Katten said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better moment, and it was great to do it at Bucknell with friends and family around to see it.”

The Orange and Blue played their last Patriot League regular season match against Lehigh. The Bison and Lehigh were neck-and-neck when Kyle Rosen ’14 clinched a singles victory, winning the match for the Bison.

The Bison dominated in doubles play. First off the court was the No. 2 doubles team of Bybel and Katten, who handily won its match 8-0. The No. 1 doubles team of Lynch and Zimmer as well as the No. 3 doubles team Canibe and Morque both won their doubles matches with a score of 8-4. The victory for Lynch and Zimmer increased their undefeated record to 7-0, which is the longest winning streak of the season for the Orange and Blue.

Despite the ease in doubles play, the singles competition proved to be much more challenging. Bison captains Katten, Morque and Zimmer all fell to their Lehigh opponents. Bybel was able to win his match 6-3, 6-2 at No. 1 singles, while teammate Canibe stayed strong to win his three-set match at No. 6 singles.

With the overall score tied at 3-3, all eyes were on Rosen as he competed in his No. 5 singles match. Rosen lost the first set 3-6, but he was able to fight back and win the last two sets 6-3, 6-4 to clinch the overall victory for the Bison.

With this victory, the Bison end their regular season play with a 13-7 overall record, and a 3-2 record in conference play. They will compete in the Patriot League Tournament as the No. 3 seed, starting Friday in Hamilton, N.Y.

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Webster, Joseph set new records

Eric Brod

Senior Writer

Competing on their home track, the Bison men’s and women’s track and field teams had strong performances at the Bison Outdoor Classic last weekend at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium. Both teams had several athletes place in the top 10.

On the men’s side, Luke Webster ’13 led the charge on April 13 in the field events. Webster broke his own program record in the discus with a throw of 172-1. In total, the Orange and Blue had four throwers place in the top 10 in the discus.

“One of the biggest factors in how everyone threw this week was the weather,” Webster said. “The warmer weather finally allowed for some good, consistent outdoor training which is pretty essential to a strictly outdoor event like discus.”

In the hammer throw, Leonard Joseph ’13 also set a program record, finishing first with a throw of 209-11 feet and was the only competitor to break the 200-foot mark in the event. Webster also finished fourth in the shot put with a throw of 52-4 3/4.

On the track, John Dugan ’15 finished fifth in the steeplechase in 9:13.34. Ray Holmes ’14 continued his strong outdoor season, finishing first in the triple jump with a distance of 48-11 3/4. Also on the track, Justin Hicks ’13 won the 100 m race in 10.74 seconds and finished fourth in the 200 m race in 21.42 seconds. Christian Lupica ’15 took second in the 200 m in 21.26 seconds. In the mid-distance events, Alex Jagelsky ’15 finished second in the 800 m race in 1:52.16.

On the women’s side, both the track and field athletes had strong performances. Erin Norris ’15 finished eighth in the javelin with a throw of 131-11 feet. Also shining in the field events was Abby Monaghan ’13, who finished fourth in the discus with a throw of 150-1.

Continuing on the strong performance, Emily Ando ’14 kept the Orange and Blue rolling, finishing in a tie for third in the pole vault, clearing a height of 11-8 1/2. On the track, Sasha Hornock ’13 finished sixth in the 100 m race in 12.49 seconds. In the 400 m race, Jennifer Zymet ’14 finished sixth in 56.56 seconds.

“Because of the stagger, it is initially difficult to determine how in reach you are of your competition,” Zymet said. “So your first 200 needs to be quick, because it’s too difficult to make up ground on your competitors if you start out behind.”

The teams will return to action Saturday when they host the Bucknell Team Challenge at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium, starting at 9:30 a.m.

“As for our upcoming meet, there is going to be some good teams, such as Penn State, so we are looking to compete well,” Zymet said. “Coach [Kevin] Donner always says that when we compete well with good teams, our times and marks will show it.”