Lehigh University Athletics
Saturday, February 28
Lewisburg, Pa.
2:00 PM
Lehigh University
15-12,11-5Patriot
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Bucknell
11-17,7-10Patriot
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Lehigh
15
12
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Bucknell
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Bucknell Defeats Lehigh in Lewisburg
2/28/2026 4:59:00 PM | Women's Basketball
LEWISBURG, Pa. - Saturday afternoon, the Bucknell Bison defeated the Lehigh Mountain Hawks 57-45. With the loss, Lehigh fell to 11-6 in Patriot League play and 15-12 overall. With the win, Bucknell improved to 7-10 in the league and 11-17 overall.
Lily Fandre led the way for Lehigh with 17 points, hitting three 3-pointers. Belle Bramer added 10 points, going 6-for-6 from the free-throw line.
The Bison showcased a balanced offensive effort, with eight players scoring and the team hitting 40% of its 3-pointers. Tuana Coskun and Ella Kreuzer led the way with 12 points apiece in the win.
The Mountain Hawks built an early lead, as Fandre scored seven points in the first quarter to help Lehigh take a 15-13 advantage after one period.
A 7-0 Lehigh run in the second quarter, fueled by Fandre and Gracyn Lovette, gave the Mountain Hawks an eight-point lead with seven minutes remaining in the period. Bucknell closed the half strong, outscoring Lehigh by eight over the remainder of the quarter to head into the locker room tied.
Bucknell outscored Lehigh 30-18 in the second half to secure a 57-45 victory.
With Lehigh trailing by seven early in the third quarter, Alana Reddy hit a 3-pointer to cut the deficit to 40-36. Bucknell closed the game on a 17-9 run to seal the 12-point win.
Up Next
Lehigh will wrap up the regular season and celebrate Senior Day at Stabler Arena Wednesday against American University at 6 p.m.
Lehigh has clinched the No. 4 seed in the Patriot League tournament and will host a quarterfinal game March 9 at 6 p.m. at Stabler Arena.
Lily Fandre led the way for Lehigh with 17 points, hitting three 3-pointers. Belle Bramer added 10 points, going 6-for-6 from the free-throw line.
The Bison showcased a balanced offensive effort, with eight players scoring and the team hitting 40% of its 3-pointers. Tuana Coskun and Ella Kreuzer led the way with 12 points apiece in the win.
The Mountain Hawks built an early lead, as Fandre scored seven points in the first quarter to help Lehigh take a 15-13 advantage after one period.
A 7-0 Lehigh run in the second quarter, fueled by Fandre and Gracyn Lovette, gave the Mountain Hawks an eight-point lead with seven minutes remaining in the period. Bucknell closed the half strong, outscoring Lehigh by eight over the remainder of the quarter to head into the locker room tied.
Fandre from deep 👌👌👌
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Bucknell outscored Lehigh 30-18 in the second half to secure a 57-45 victory.
With Lehigh trailing by seven early in the third quarter, Alana Reddy hit a 3-pointer to cut the deficit to 40-36. Bucknell closed the game on a 17-9 run to seal the 12-point win.
Up Next
Lehigh will wrap up the regular season and celebrate Senior Day at Stabler Arena Wednesday against American University at 6 p.m.
Lehigh has clinched the No. 4 seed in the Patriot League tournament and will host a quarterfinal game March 9 at 6 p.m. at Stabler Arena.
Team Stats
Lehigh
Buck
FG%
.283
.386
3FG%
.304
.400
FT%
.923
.895
RB
25
36
TO
14
15
STL
7
9
Game Leaders
Pts
17
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
4
Pts
10
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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