Bison fight hard, but lose in NCAA first round

LEWISBURG, Pa. -- Bucknell's Lady Bison, making their second NCAA appearance in school history, fought hard but went down to defeat at the hands of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, 85-50, Sunday afternoon.

Seeded No. 16, Bucknell was playing against the top seed Tar Heels in Norfolk, Va.

The Tar Heels, ranked No. 2 nationally in both major polls, had five players score in double figures to begin its quest for a third straight Final Four appearance.

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Bison fans at the Sunday, March 23, NCAA Tournament in Norfolk, Va.

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Posted March 23, 2008