A Night of Upsets in Ontario
The Bucknell Bison traveled to Ontario to meet the Carleton Ravens, the defending Canadian national champions, in a highly anticipated exhibition matchup. The final score read 70‑62 in favor of the Bison, a result that surprised many given the Ravens’ dominant rebounding pedigree.
Aleksander Pachucki led the scoring with 22 points, shooting six of eight from three‑point range, while Patrick O’Brien added 16 and contributed key defensive rebounds. Jayden Williams orchestrated the offense with seven assists, and Rocco Lamuno, making his debut, chipped in nine points and three assists.
The game swung back and forth in the first half, featuring five lead changes and five ties, the largest margin a mere five points. Bucknell broke a 40‑40 deadlock with a 23‑11 second‑half surge, highlighted by Luke Soden’s eight points and a timely layup with two minutes remaining that halted a Carleton rally.
Soden’s late free throws and a steal sealed the victory, while Kyle Marshall’s four points, three assists and three steals underscored the Bison’s balanced attack. Coach John Griffin III praised the team’s togetherness and competitive spirit after the win.
Bucknell will next test its mettle against Queen’s University in Montreal on Wednesday night, a matchup that promises another chapter in the Bison’s growing chemistry under Griffin’s leadership.