Athletics & Recreation
Committed to Academic & Athletic Excellence
Bucknell has one of the largest varsity programs in the country, with 27 teams competing in the Division I Patriot League. But many more of our students compete in recreational sports through an extensive intramural program. It consists of more than 40 men’s, women’s and co-recreational teams – from basketball and golf to tennis and volleyball. Many students enjoy the friendly competition provided by the 20 student-initiated and student-run club sports, ranging from cycling and rugby to crew and Ultimate Frisbee.
Our athletics facilities, among the finest anywhere, include a state-of-the art fitness center that is open most days from 6 a.m. to midnight as well as an Olympic-class pool and an 18-hole golf course.
Athletics Events
Latest sports headlines
M. Swimming. Bucknell Men's Swimming and Diving Defeats American and Lafayette, Falls to Navy
The Bucknell men's swimming and diving team traveled to Navy on Saturday and went 2-1 against its first Patriot League foes of the season. The Bison defeated American (229-60) and Lafayette (223.5-70.5) and lost to host Navy (156-122). Bucknell is now 3-2 on the season.
W. Swimming. Bucknell Women's Swimming and Diving Goes 2-1 Against PL Foes American, Lafayette and Navy
The Bucknell women's swimming and diving team made its first road trip of the season Saturday and came away with a 2-1 record at a tri-meet against Patriot League foes American, Lafayette and Navy. The Bison defeated the Eagles (203-94) and Leopards (240.5-59.5), but lost to the Mids (161-128). Bucknell is now 5-1 on the season.
M. Basketball. Bison Men's Basketball Tunes Up for Season Opener with Intrasquad Scrimmage
The countdown clock on the 2009-10 Bucknell men's basketball season opener has dwindled inside one week, and on Saturday afternoon the Bison entertained a few hundred spectators with a spirited 32-minute intrasquad scrimmage. Coach Dave Paulsen mixed and matched lineups and every healthy player on the roster got into the scoring column.
M. Water Polo. Bucknell Men's Water Polo Falls to Princeton 10-9 in Overtime
No. 20 Bucknell men's water polo led throughout much of the showdown with No. 17 Princeton, but a late comeback gave the Tigers a 10-9 overtime win in the Southern Championships at Kinney Natatorium Saturday evening. Richie Hyden finished with four goals, including one in the extra period, to lead the Bison.
