The Bucknell Bison (16-12) and the Patriot League’s top-ranked offense head to Navy to take on the Midshipmen (18-12) and the top-ranked defense in the conference. Action begins at 4:00 pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 27.
The Midshipmen are hoping to rebound after their 72-65 loss to American on Wednesday. Will Kelly was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points. The Bison, meanwhile, are coming off an 86-83 win against Lafayette on Wednesday. Chris Hass led the game in scoring by registering 30 points on 8-for-18 shooting.
Kelly has taken his game to another level over the last five games for the Midshipmen. During that stretch, he has averaged 15.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steal, and 2.6 blocks.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Bison winning the first matchup 88-58. Hass had a standout performance in the victory, putting up 22 points, three rebounds, five assists, five steals, and three three-pointers.
Notes
Bucknell won its last game by a three-point margin. In games decided by a margin of three points or less, Navy is 1-3. Bucknell is 2-1 in close games this season.
Bucknell beats Navy in both possessions per game and points per possession. The Bison average 72.2 possessions and 1.098 points per possession, while the Midshipmen average 65.2 possessions with 1.030 points per possession.
The Navy Midshipmen average an effective field goal percentage of 49.6% this season. The Bucknell Bison have a subpar record of 3-9 when opponents have an eFG% of 49.6% or greater.
On average, Navy attempts 13.0 three pointers and Bucknell attempts 19.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Navy Midshipmen are undefeated at 1-0 while the Bucknell Bison have a winning 10-6 record.
Navy records 5.8 steals per game. Bucknell is 12-11 when giving up at least 5 steals.
