Sofilkanich and Bucknell host Loyola (MD)
Loyola (MD) Greyhounds (9-17, 3-12 Patriot) at Bucknell Bison (14-12, 9-6 Patriot)
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Bucknell hosts Loyola (MD) after Ashley Sofilkanich scored 24 points in Bucknell’s 69-54 loss to the Army Black Knights.
The Bison are 9-3 on their home court. Bucknell averages 13.7 turnovers per game and is 5-4 when it wins the turnover battle.
The Greyhounds are 3-12 in Patriot play. Loyola (MD) is 2-14 against opponents with a winning record.
Bucknell’s average of 6.3 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.4 more made shots on average than the 5.9 per game Loyola (MD) allows. Loyola (MD) averages 57.3 points per game, 2.5 fewer than the 59.8 Bucknell gives up.
The Bison and Greyhounds meet Wednesday for the first time in Patriot play this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Sophia Sabino is averaging seven points and 3.4 assists for the Bison. Sofilkanich is averaging 22.3 points over the last 10 games.
Laura Salmeron is averaging 13.8 points and 1.7 steals for the Greyhounds. Koi Sims is averaging 8.3 points over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Bison: 6-4, averaging 63.8 points, 29.6 rebounds, 12.5 assists, 3.8 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 62.4 points per game.
Greyhounds: 2-8, averaging 52.5 points, 29.4 rebounds, 10.2 assists, 5.8 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 41.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 58.9 points.
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