Lehigh University
(4-13, 1-5)
Bucknell University
(10-6, 4-2)
Lehigh Concludes Season Against Bucknell
11/1/2025 3:15:00 PM | Field Hockey
With just over two minutes remaining in the first quarter, Jordan Kells beat a Bucknell defender along the baseline, feeding the ball to Aubrey Ide who gave Lehigh a 1-0 lead.
Bucknell earned a penalty corner at 12:31 in the second quarter. Lehigh goalkeeper Kate Burgess made the initial save, but the Bison's Sally Hunter put in the rebound to tie the game 1-1.
WIth under a minute to go in the first half, Kiki Mes attacked the circle off a quick restart, finding Riley Thurston who gave Lehigh a 2-1 advantage heading into intermission.
The Bison earned a penalty corner at 13:19 in the third quarter. The Patriot League Preseason Defender of the Year, Kira Leclercq, executed on her strong drag flick, tying the game at 2-2.
Bucknell's go-ahead goal came at 8:29 in the fourth quarter. Shortly after, the Bison earned another penalty corner. Gianna Puorro deflected in Leclercq's drag flick, as Bucknell extended its lead to 4-2.
Leclercq recorded another straight shot off a penalty corner in the final minutes, as the Bison defeated Lehigh 5-2.
Kate Burgess compiled nine saves, while Bucknell's Sarah Althouse made one save.
Lehigh finishes the season with an overall record of 4-14 and 1-6 in league play.
Team Stats
Aubrey Ide
Assisted By: Jordan Kells
GOAL by Lehigh Aubrey Ide (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Jordan Kells
12:47
Sally Hunter
Assisted By: Reese Czajkowski
GOAL by Bucknell Sally Hunter, Assist by Reese Czajkowski
17:37
Riley Thurston
Assisted By: Kiki Mes
GOAL by Lehigh Riley Thurston, Assist by Kiki Mes
29:44
Kira Leclercq
Assisted By: Sally Hunter , Nicky Punt
GOAL by Bucknell Kira Leclercq, Assist by Sally Hunter and Nicky Punt
31:44
Reese Czajkowski
Assisted By: Nicky Punt
GOAL by Bucknell Reese Czajkowski, Assist by Nicky Punt
51:31
Gianna Puorro
Assisted By: Kira Leclercq
GOAL by Bucknell Gianna Puorro, Assist by Kira Leclercq
53:54
Kira Leclercq
Assisted By: Sally Hunter , Nicky Punt
GOAL by Bucknell Kira Leclercq, Assist by Sally Hunter and Nicky Punt
58:11
