Bucknell Bison @ Lafayette Leopards
Thomas, Foulland combine for 45 points, Bucknell wins in OT
EASTON, Pa. -- Zach Thomas scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, Nana Foulland had 20 points, 11 boards and three blocks, and Bucknell beat Lafayette 80-75 in overtime on Monday night.
Stephen Brown reached 1,000 career points on a tiebreaking 3-pointer late in overtime to become the 42nd player in program history to reach the mark. Lafayette didn't make a field goal in OT and Bucknell guard Jimmy Sotos sealed it at the line with nine seconds left.
At the end of regulation, Alex Petrie had a deep 3-pointer hit the back of the rim, but Justin Jaworski chased down the offensive rebound in the corner and Petrie forced the extra session with a contested 3-pointer at the buzzer .
Brown added 19 points for Bucknell (9-8, 3-1 Patriot). Thomas and Foulland combined to make 15 of 20 free throws as the Bison hit 22 of 29.
Petrie scored 26 points, including four 3-pointers, for Lafayette (4-11, 2-2). Paulius Zalys had 12 points and seven rebounds, and Matt Klinewski scored 10.
Game Information
Easton, PA
Referee:Wally Rutecki
Referee:Earl Walton
Referee:Jeffrey Anderson
2025-26 Standings
| Patriot LeaguePatriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 17-1 | - | 26-8 |
| Colgate | 11-7 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Lehigh | 11-7 | 6 | 18-17 |
| Boston University | 10-8 | 7 | 17-17 |
| American University | 9-9 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Loyola Maryland | 8-10 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Lafayette | 8-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
| Bucknell | 6-12 | 11 | 10-23 |
| Army | 5-13 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Holy Cross | 5-13 | 12 | 11-22 |
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