LEWISBURG, Pa. — Bucknell emerged victorious in a close matchup against Lafayette, edging them out 65-62 after an intense overtime period on Wednesday night.

Josh Bascoe was a standout performer for the Bison, contributing 23 points to the team’s win. He showcased his shooting skills, hitting 8 of 15 attempts from the field, which included 5 successful shots from beyond the arc. Additionally, Bascoe went 2 for 3 from the free-throw line. His solid performance helped propel Bucknell to a record of 6 wins and 10 losses overall, with a conference record of 2-1 in the Patriot League. Noah Williamson also made significant contributions by scoring 16 points, although he faced challenges in his shooting, managing only 7 of 21 attempts with just one 3-pointer in seven tries. Williamson’s efforts were bolstered by eight rebounds.

On the other side, Andrew Phillips led the Leopards with an impressive performance of his own, tallying 16 points, along with seven rebounds and two steals. His efforts were crucial in keeping the game competitive. Lafayette’s Justin Vander Baan also had a strong outing, recording a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while blocking five shots. Alex Chaikin chipped in with an additional 13 points to support the team.

Looking ahead, both Bucknell and Lafayette have important matchups lined up for Saturday. Bucknell will travel to face American, while Lafayette will host Holy Cross in their next game.