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
Football. Strong Defensive Effort Comes Up Short for Bucknell Football at Fordham, 21-7
John Skelton completed 28 of 33 passes for 305 yards for Fordham and a strong Bucknell defensive effort came up short as the Bison football team fell to the Rams by a 21-7 margin Saturday afternoon at Jack Coffey Field. It was the fourth consecutive loss for Bucknell, which saw its three-game winning streak against Fordham snapped.
M. Soccer. Bucknell Men's Soccer Wins Patriot League Regular-Season Title, Will Host PL Tournament Next Week
After walking off its home field disappointed Friday night after a double-overtime loss to Lehigh, the Bucknell men's soccer team's spirits were raised mightily on Saturday afternoon when Colgate knocked off second-place American, giving the Bison the Patriot League regular-season title and the right to host next week's conference tournament.
M. Water Polo. Bucknell Men's Water Polo Defeats Mercyhurst 11-6 at Southern Championships
Howie Kalter scored a team-high five goals and the No. 20 Bucknell men's water polo team tallied six unanswered goals through the first half of play to advance in the Southern Championships with an 11-6 victory over Mercyhurst Saturday morning in Kinney Natatorium. The Bison are now 21-12 in their opening game of the Southern Championships dating back to 2000.
W. Soccer. Goal in Final Minute Sends Bison Women's Soccer Home with 1-0 Loss to American in Patriot League Tournament Semifinals
The Bucknell women's soccer season ended in heartbreaking fashion, as American's Kristin Piorun scored with 51 seconds left in regulation to give the Eagles a 1-0 win over the Bison in the Patriot League Tournament semifinals Friday night at Colgate's Van Doren Field.
