LEWISBURG, Pennsylvania – Marist Men's lacrosse heads to Pennsylvania to take on the Bucknell Bison on Saturday, February 29. The Red Foxes look to move to 4-1 with a win against the Patriot League's top record-holder so far in 2020. Game time is set for noon in Lewisburg.
 

HOW TO FOLLOW

• You can follow along with the game on-the-go via live updates on Twitter @Marist_MensLax
• Live Stats will be available for the game via Bucknell's website. You can find them HERE.
• A stream of the game will be provided if/when available.

LAST TIME OUT

• The Red Foxes followed up their victory over #9/7 Army by taking down the Hartford Hawks, 14-6, on February 25 at Tenney Stadium.
• Joe Tierney led the way for Marist with a game-high, and career-high, five goals. Jason Intermesoli chipped in a career-high four goals and added an assist.
• Chris Schlappich also scored two goals, while Jojo Pirreca and Jamison Embury each scored one goal apiece.
• Freshman Kellen Pulera sniped the first goal of his collegiate career late in the fourth quarter.
• Redshirt-Junior Jake MacGregor had 10 saves in net with a .714 save percentage.
• Marist outshot Hartford 52-33.

 

HISTORY VS BUCKNELL

• The Red Foxes have yet to beat the Bison in the history of the program, standing at 0-5.
• Marist last took on Bucknell at home on April 2, 2019.
• Marist fell by a score of 10-7.
• Bucknell edged Marist in shots 48-22 and Marist committed 20 turnovers in that game.
• Hunter Embury, Jake Weinman, and Pirreca each had two goals in the game.

 

SCOUTING THE BISON

• Bucknell finished 2019 with a record of 6-9 and 4-4 in the conference play. 
• The Bison currently stand at 4-1, and are tied for first place in the Patriot League with 4-1 Holy Cross.
• Bucknell is coming off a huge 16-4 win over Binghamton in Vestal, New York.
• The Bison previously had lost to #17/19 Ohio State, 15-11. That is their only loss on the year.
• Senior Will Yorke had four goals and three assists in the win.
• Yorke leads the team with 16 goals on the season, and is tied for the team-lead with 20 points. Alston Tarry also has 20 points on nine goals and 11 assists.
• The Bison's defense has been stout all year, which was prevalent against the Bearcats as they only allowed eight total shots.

 

UP NEXT

The Red Foxes will host the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens on Saturday, March 7. The game is set to begin at 1 p.m. at Tenney Stadium.