Curry Picks up Lewisburg Hotel Bison Athlete of the Week Honor

Junior Hurler Recognized for Stellar Performance against Army

Matt Curry was named the Lewisburg Hotel Bison Athlete of the Week on Monday.

April 10, 2006

LEWISBURG, Pa. - Junior pitcher Matt Curry (Towanda, Pa./Towanda) of Bucknell's baseball team, was named the Lewisburg Hotel Bison Athlete of the Week on Monday afternoon, after producing a fantastic outing on the mound against Army on Sunday, helping the Orange and Blue to a 3-0 finish on the week.

Against the Black Knights, Curry carried his team to a 4-0 victory, giving the Bison their fourth-straight win, allowing just two base hits and two walks, while striking out six in seven complete innings pitched. In total, Army hitters produced a batting average of just .091 against the right-handed hurler.

On the season, Curry holds an ERA of 2.95, in 39.2 innings pitched, a win-loss record of 2-5, in seven total appearances.

The Bison are currently on a six-game hot streak, including a recent four-game sweep against Patriot League powerhouse, Army.

Bucknell (13-17, 5-3 PL) is next scheduled to battle Towson, Wednesday afternoon at 3, in Towson, Md. League action will resume on Friday, April 14, in Easton, Pa., in a double-header against Lafayette starting at 1 p.m.