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
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.
M. Soccer. Bucknell Men's Soccer Stunned by Lehigh in Double Overtime, 2-1
Adam Welch scored on a header in the second overtime period, sending Lehigh to a 2-1 victory over Bucknell Friday night at chilly Emmitt Field at Holmes Stadium. The Mountain Hawks clinched a Patriot League Tournament berth with the win, while the first-place Bison missed a chance to clinch the regular-season title and home-field advantage for the league playoffs.
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W. Volleyball. Bucknell Volleyball Turned Away 3-0 at Lehigh
Bucknell volleyball out-blocked Lehigh 15-4, but a sluggish offense hurt the Bison (8-15, 4-7) as they fell to the Mountain Hawks (13-13, 6-5) in straight sets in Bethlehem, Pa., on Friday night. Ragin Jackson led the defensive effort with seven total blocks.
Field Hockey. Bucknell Field Hockey Upset 3-2 in Overtime by Lafayette in PL Tournament
Christine Weiss and Kelly Bruvik both scored in the first half to give the second-seeded Bucknell field hockey team an early lead, but No. 3 Lafayette rallied in the end, defeating the Bison 3-2 in overtime in the Patriot League Tournament semifinals at Jacobs Field on Friday afternoon. Despite the loss, Bucknell finishes its year 12-7 overall, giving it back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 1979-80.
