Bucknell Bison softball explained

Bucknell Bison
University:Bucknell University
Conference:Patriot League
Conference Short:Patriot League
City:Lewisburg
Stateabb:PA
State:Pennsylvania
Coach:Sarah Caffrey
Tenure:4th
Stadium:Becker Field[1]
Capacity:800
Nickname:Bison
Ncaa Tourneys:2010
Conference Tournament:1997, 2010
Conference Champion:1994, 1999

The Bucknell Bison softball team represents Bucknell University in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Patriot League (PL), having joined in 1991. From 1979 until 1990, the team was a member of the East Coast Conference (ECC). The Bison are currently led by head coach Sarah Caffrey. The team plays its home games at Becker Field located on the university's campus.[1]

History

The Bison have found moderate success since becoming a Division I program. The team has won two Patriot League regular season championships, although both championships, first in 1994 and again in 1999, were as a result of a tie.[2] The program has also won two Patriot League Tournament championships, doing so in 1997 and in 2010, with the latter earing them a berth in the NCAA Division I softball tournament.

After finishing in third place in the Patriot League, the Bison qualified for the Patriot League Tournament as the #3 seed. The team defeated Colgate in the championship game by a score of 6-4, winning the tournament for the first time since 1997 and clinching their first appearance in the NCAA tournament.[3] [4] In the 2010 tournament, the Bison were eliminated after losing to California and Ohio State.[5] [6]

The Bison have won several awards during their time in the Patriot League. The team has won five Patriot League Player of the Year awards, doing so in 1993 with Lisa Fink,[7] 1999 with Jenny Snyder,[8] 2005 with Lauren Wible,[9] 2011 with Alison Ford,[10] and in 2015 with Kristen Zahn.[11] The team has also won the Patriot League Coach of the Year award seven times, doing so in 1994, 1996, and 1999 with Terrie Grieb, 2004 with Janelle Breneman, 2008 with Heather Rakosik, 2015 with Bonnie Skrenta, and 2019 with Joey Lye.[2] [12]

Sarah Caffrey was hired as the program's head coach in 2020.[13] [14]

Coaching history

1979–1990, 1992–2000 Terrie Grieb 307–324–2
1991 Dale Franquet 28–12–1
2001–2004 Janelle Breneman 56–117–1
2005–2012 Heather Rakosik 141–243–2
2013–2015 Bonnie Skrenta 79–76
2016–2017 Courtnay Foster 50–43
2018–2020 Joey Lye 63–60–1
2021–present Sarah Caffrey 35–80–1

Roster

2024 Bucknell Bison roster
 Pitchers
  • 16 – Mea Consentino – Sophomore
  • 17 – Savannah Jones – Junior
  • 7 – Madison Roukey – Junior
  • 12 – Hunter Vestal – Senior
  • 5 – Sarah Zimmerman – Freshman

Catchers

  • 8 – Nicole Lioumis – Sophomore
  • 13 – Angelina Seropian – Sophomore
  • 11 – Zoie Smith – Senior

Outfielders

  • 21 – Ava Aguilar – Junior
  • 4 – Elena Horn – Junior
  • 9 – Shea Malone – Freshman
  • 2 – Marissa Rapino – Sophomore
  • 1 – Haley Speicher – Sophomore
 Infielders
  • 25 – Juliette Basso – Junior
  • 18 – Noelle Gardon – Senior
  • 19 – Brooke Popella – Freshman

Utility

  • 24 – Bridget Haller – Freshman
  • 3 – Annabella Hawkins – Senior
  • 14 – MaKenzie Hilling – Junior
  • 22 – Molly Lawson – Freshman
  • 6 – Bella Radican – Junior
 
Reference:[15]

Season by season results

Season cut short due to COVID-19 Pandemic [2] [16]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Becker Field - Facilities. Bucknell University Athletics.
  2. Web site: 2023 Softball Record Book (PDF) - Patriot League. patriotleague.org.
  3. Web site: Article clipped from The Daily Item. May 20, 2010. C1. newspapers.com.
  4. Web site: Bucknell Sweeps Raiders To Win PL Tournament Title. May 15, 2010. Colgate University Athletics.
  5. Web site: Softball History vs Bucknell University. California Golden Bears Athletics.
  6. Web site: SB: Ohio State Downs Bucknell, 6-0. Ohio State.
  7. Web site: Article clipped from The Daily Item. July 1, 1993. 26. newspapers.com.
  8. Web site: Article clipped from The Boston Globe. May 1, 1999. 84. newspapers.com.
  9. Web site: Article clipped from York Daily Record. May 1, 2005. 39. newspapers.com.
  10. Web site: 2013 Bucknell Softball Media Guide by Bucknell University - Issuu. February 15, 2013. issuu.com.
  11. Web site: Readington softball player is Patriot League's Player of the Year. Christine Lee | Hunterdon County. Democrat. May 13, 2015. nj.
  12. Web site: Terrie Grieb - Hall of Fame. Bucknell University Athletics.
  13. Web site: Sarah Caffrey Brings Youth, Energy To Bucknell. Brady. Vernon. www.softballamerica.com.
  14. Web site: Sarah Caffrey named Bucknell head coach. August 21, 2020.
  15. Web site: 2024 Softball Roster. Bucknell University Athletics.
  16. Web site: Softball Record Book. Bucknell University Athletics.

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