BUCKNELL BISON MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Bucknell basketball competes from Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, where the university was established in 1846, representing one of the Northeast's historic athletic institutions. Operating in the Patriot League at the Division I FCS level, the Bison faced significant challenges during a season that concluded with an 8-19 overall record, including a 4-5 conference mark that reflects competitive struggles within their league. Coach John Griffin III leads a 15-player roster competing from Sojka Pavilion, where the team averaged 67.2 points per game while allowing opponents to score 77.0 points nightly.
The away portion of the Bison's schedule proved particularly difficult, producing just a 3-12 road record compared to 5-7 at home. Bucknell's scoring efficiency indicated a team searching for offensive consistency in a Patriot League that includes powerhouse programs like Navy and Army. With the roster set at 15 scholarship athletes and Griffin's program aiming to build depth, the Bison organization targets improvement in both field goal percentage and defensive intensity for future seasons, recognizing that Patriot League competition demands higher-efficiency basketball than the 2023-24 campaign produced.
KEY FACTS
| School | Bucknell University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Patriot League |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Lewisburg, Pennsylvania |
| Venue | Sojka Pavilion |
| Head Coach | John Griffin III |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Quin Berger | G |
| 4 | Ruot Bijiek | F |
| 23 | Grgur Brcic | C |
| 21 | Pat Curtin | G |
| 22 | Amon Dörries | C |
| 5 | Josh Fulton | G |
| 7 | Matt Lange | G |
| 10 | Brandon McCreesh | G |
| 1 | Jacob Meachem | G |
| 11 | Brady Muller | F |
| 0 | Patrick O'Brien | F |
| 3 | Aleksander Pachucki | G |
| 24 | Achile Spadone | G |
| 32 | Kellen Welch | F |
| 2 | Jayden Williams | G |
SEASON RECORD
10-23
Overall
6-9
Home
4-14
Away
4-8
Conference
67.4 PPG / 76.3 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Delaware Blue Hens | W 78-70 |
| Nov 8 | Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers | W 73-62 |
| Nov 12 | Princeton Tigers | L 63-73 |
| Nov 15 | Hofstra Pride | L 77-83 |
| Nov 18 | Pittsburgh Panthers | L 50-84 |
| Nov 21 | St. John's Red Storm | L 49-97 |
| Nov 24 | Bowling Green Falcons | L 66-71 |
| Nov 26 | Buffalo Bulls | L 71-73 |
| Nov 30 | Cornell Big Red | L 72-101 |
| Dec 4 | Akron Zips | L 77-97 |
| Dec 6 | UMBC Retrievers | L 66-73 |
| Dec 10 | Rider Broncs | W 51-38 |
| Dec 20 | Iowa Hawkeyes | L 39-94 |
| Dec 31 | Holy Cross Crusaders | L 58-65 |
| Jan 3 | Lehigh Mountain Hawks | W 72-65 |
| Jan 8 | Navy Midshipmen | L 55-76 |
| Jan 10 | Loyola Maryland Greyhounds | W 70-67 |
| Jan 15 | Lafayette Leopards | W 76-69 |
| Jan 17 | Colgate Raiders | L 76-95 |
| Jan 22 | Army Black Knights | L 84-87 |
| Jan 24 | Loyola Maryland Greyhounds | L 62-67 |
| Jan 29 | Lafayette Leopards | L 79-81 |
| Jan 31 | Boston University Terriers | W 103-97 |
| Feb 5 | American University Eagles | W 60-59 |
| Feb 7 | Colgate Raiders | L 59-78 |
| Feb 9 | Navy Midshipmen | L 60-76 |
| Feb 14 | Boston University Terriers | L 69-82 |
| Feb 19 | American University Eagles | L 57-75 |
| Feb 22 | Holy Cross Crusaders | L 63-72 |
| Feb 25 | Army Black Knights | W 75-73 |
| Feb 28 | Lehigh Mountain Hawks | L 79-89 |
| Mar 4 | Army Black Knights | W 65-55 |
| Mar 6 | Navy Midshipmen | L 69-74 |
ANALYTICS
-8.9
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
46.6%
SOS
#242
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.3302
99.9
Adj O
106.2
Adj D
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Pennsylvania Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Bucknell Men's Basketball compete in?
- Bucknell Bison Men's Basketball competes in the Patriot League conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Bucknell play men's basketball home games?
- Bucknell Men's Basketball plays home games at Sojka Pavilion in Lewisburg, PA.
- Who is the head coach of Bucknell Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Bucknell Bison Men's Basketball is John Griffin III.
- When was Bucknell Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Bucknell Men's Basketball is not currently available.