Bucknell Athletics

19 Bison Land on the ACWPC All-Academic Teams 7/15/2026 10:08:00 AM | Women's Water Polo LEWISBURG, Pa.- Bucknell women's water polo has long made a splash in the academic pool and the 2026 team continued that proud tradition by landing 19 players on the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) All-Academic Teams. The Bison's 19 honorees represented 79% of the roster, and the team posted a cumulative 3.42 GPA.

Men’s Basketball Squad Set to Play Two Exhibition Games in Canada 7/15/2026 1:39:00 PM | Men's Basketball LEWISBURG, Pa. – Bucknell head men's basketball coach John Griffin III will get an early look at the bulk of his 2026-27 squad at game speed next week, as the Bison are set to play two exhibition games in Canada.

Milligan Notches Second Preseason Honor in Two Days; Named to Walter Payton Award Preseason Watch List 7/14/2026 9:10:00 AM | Football LEWISBURG, Pa. — Bison wide receiver Sam Milligan has added another feather to his preseason cap as he has been named to the Walter Payton Award Preseason Watch List, Stats Perform announced on Tuesday morning. The senior marks one of 30 student-athletes to be named to the list and is one of three Patriot League players to make the cut.

LEWISBURG, Pa.- Wade Shomper recently graduated from Bucknell after one of the most successful careers in program history, but the accolades continue to roll in for the former Bison shot putter. On Tuesday, he was named to the Third Team of the 2025-26 Academic All-America men's track & field/cross country teams as selected by College Sports Communicators. Shomper became the tenth Bison ever and the first since Luke Giugliano in 2017 to place on an Academic All-America squad.

Bucknell Women's Golf Places Six Golfers on WGCA All-American Scholars List 7/13/2026 1:15:00 PM | Women's Golf LEWISBURG, Pa. – The Bucknell women's golf team continued its academic and athletic success in 2025-26 with six golfers named to the WGCA (Women's Golf Coaches Association) All-American Scholars list. Sophia Bardunias, Joelle Johnson, Paige Richter, Lila Smith, Katherine Vice and Nicole Yun received the honor announced by the WGCA on Monday.

Sam Milligan Named to 2026 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Second Team 7/13/2026 10:18:00 AM | Football LEWISBURG, Pa. — Bucknell football wide receiver Sam Milligan has been named to the 2026 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Second Team, Craig Haley announced on Monday morning. The three Stats Perform All-America squads consist of players from all 13 conferences and see 101 total student-athletes from 53 different schools.

Men’s Tennis Named ITA All-Academic Team; Robinson, Stavrakas ITA Scholar-Athletes 7/13/2026 5:40:00 PM | Men's Tennis LEWISBURG, Pa. – More academic honors poured in for the Bucknell men's tennis team on Monday, as the Bison were cited by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association as an All-Academic Team, and Will Robinson and Adam Stavrakas were cited as ITA Scholar-Athletes.

Suazo Negrete Earns Two Top Eight Finishes at the U23 NACAC Championships 7/11/2026 9:59:00 PM | Women's Track and Field TLAXCALA, Mexico- Prizila Negrete added two more strong performances to her career ledger for Honduras at the U23 NACAC (North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association) Championships on Friday and Saturday.

Kelley Francis '25 Continues Studies, Soccer Career in UK 7/10/2026 2:48:00 PM | Women's Soccer Kelley Francis ’25 was a multifaceted standout during her four years at Bucknell. As a member of the women’s soccer team, she was part of three Patriot League Tournament championship teams and one regular-season title squad, served as team captain as a senior, and contributed eight career goals as a wide midfielder.

Four Bison Earn USILA Academic Awards; Team Recognized for Academic Success 7/7/2026 3:27:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse LEWISBURG, Pa. – The Bucknell men's lacrosse team continues to receive plaudits for its success in the classroom, as the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) designated the Bison for a Team Academic Award. In addition, seniors Will Hopkins, Owen Kovacs, Will Pickering, and John Young were named USILA Division I Scholar All-Americans.