Bucknell Bison @ Lafayette Leopards
Mackenzie has career-high 31 in Bucknell's victory
EASTON, Pa. -- Kimbal Mackenzie scored a career-high 31 points and Bucknell defeated Lafayette, 94-66, on Saturday for the seventh straight time.
Mackenzie was 7-of-12 shooting with three 3-pointers and made 14 of 15 free throws for his first 30-point game. Nate Sestina added 22 points, Andrew Funk had 15 points on 7-of-9 shooting and Bruce Moore grabbed 10 rebounds to go with 11 points.
The Bison (14-8, 8-2) shot over 49 percent in the win that kept them tied with Lehigh atop the Patriot League.
Mackenzie scored 17 points in the first half with his 3-pointer at the 6:35 mark, snapping a tie and beginning a 14-3 run to end the half for a 40-29 lead. The lead remained in double figures.
Alex Petrie scored 16 points, Justin Jaworski 12 and Paulius Zalys 11 for the Leopards (5-16, 2-8), who have lost four straight.
Game Information
Easton, PA
Referee:Dennis Allocco
Referee:Andrew Marotta
Referee:Patrick Rock
2025-26 Standings
| Patriot LeaguePatriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 17-1 | - | 26-8 |
| Colgate | 11-7 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Lehigh | 11-7 | 6 | 18-17 |
| Boston University | 10-8 | 7 | 17-17 |
| American University | 9-9 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Loyola Maryland | 8-10 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Lafayette | 8-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
| Bucknell | 6-12 | 11 | 10-23 |
| Army | 5-13 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Holy Cross | 5-13 | 12 | 11-22 |
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