Bison fall to 'Nova Wildcats 60-79
Posted: December 07, 2005
LEWISBURG, Pa. - The Bucknell Bison fell to the Villanova Wildcats 60-79 Tuesday night. But a sold-out Sojka Pavilion, the first ever, rocked loud and proud as the Bison hosted No. 4 Villanova, the highest ranked team to ever play at Bucknell.
The capacity crowd greeted Bucknell alum Jay Wright and his Wildcats, who had come to town for a battle of the unbeatens, with chants of `Ray Bucknell and a total "orange out" at both ends of the court.
Some hardy Bison fans were camped outside Sojka by noon Tuesday in snow and freezing temperatures to await the start of one of the most anticipated home games in Bucknell basketball history.
The Bison, now 5-1 overall, face Cornell next at Bucknell Saturday, Dec. 17.
Latest headlines:
New York Times: Battle of Pennsylvania Goes to the Wildcats
USA Today: Villanova holds off upset bid by Bucknell
Philadelphia Daily News: Wildcats tame feisty Bison
Patriot-News: Wildcats fight off a brave Bison rally
The Daily Item: Wildcats' guards prove too much for Bison in loss to Wildcats
Bucks County Courier Times: Wright proud of Bucknell's changes
BucknellBison - No. 4 Villanova Holds off Upset-Minded Bucknell
Story posted: Dec. 7, 2005
