Josh Bascoe had 17 points in Bucknell's 86-82 win over Holy Cross on Wednesday night. Bascoe added five assists for the Bison (7-11, 3-2 Patriot League). Ruot Bijiek scored 14 points and added five rebounds.

Bucknell hosts the Holy Cross Crusaders after Noah Williamson scored 23 points in Bucknell’s 68-58 loss to the American Eagles

Bijiek 4-8 3-3 14, Williamson 4-10 3-6 12, Bascoe 5-14 4-5 17, Edmonds 4-5 0-0 10, Spadone 3-10 0-1 7, McCreesh 3-5 0-2 9, Ajayi 2-4 2-2 6, J.Williams 4-6 0-0 11. Totals 29-62 12-19 86.

BOTTOM LINE: Bucknell takes on Holy Cross after Ashley Sofilkanich scored 29 points in Bucknell’s 65-50 victory against the American Eagles. The Crusaders have gone 4-2 at home. Holy Cross is fourth in the Patriot with 23.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Simone Foreman averaging 5.8.