LEWISBURG, Pa. — Bucknell secured a commanding victory over American, triumphing 71-49 on Wednesday evening, with Noah Williamson contributing significantly to the win by scoring 18 points.

In addition to his scoring, Williamson played a pivotal role in rebounding, grabbing 12 boards for the Bison, who now stand with an overall record of 11-13 and a 7-4 mark in the Patriot League. Josh Bascoe also made a notable impact on the game, scoring 14 points while going an impressive 6 of 7 from the field, alongside dishing out seven assists. Achile Spadone rounded out the key contributions with 11 points, hitting 4 of 6 attempts from the floor.

On the other side, Matt Mayock led the Eagles in scoring with just 10 points, as his team fell to a record of 14-10 and 8-3 in league play. Matt Rogers supported with nine points, but the loss concluded American’s formidable seven-game winning streak.

Bucknell gained control of the match early, seizing the advantage with 16:37 left in the first half and never surrendering it. Bascoe was instrumental in the first half, leading the team with eight points, which helped to establish a favorable 32-18 lead at halftime. The Bison dominated the second half, stretching their lead to an impressive 61-32, highlighted by a decisive 10-0 scoring run. Williamson continued to excel, leading the team with 11 points during the latter period.

In a decisive and dominant performance, Bucknell displayed a balanced attack and strong defense, marking a crucial victory against a strong opponent. This win emphasizes Bucknell’s potential as they continue their season in the Patriot League.