#17 Bucknell vs. Lehigh (April 29, 2000) - BUCKNELL OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE

#17 Bucknell vs. Lehigh (April 29, 2000)

Bison Stickmen finish 2000 campaign with exciting OT victory over Lehigh

Dec. 21, 2000

LEWISBURG, PA- The 17th ranked Bucknell men's lacrosse team pulled off an 11-10 overtime voctory over Lehigh in the last game of a very successful season.

The Bison close out the season with an 8-4 overall record. Their Patriot League record of 5-1 clinches a share of the league title, but Hobart will get the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament based on a tiebreaker.

Senior Brad VanNostrand (Skaneateles, NY/Skaneateles) scored just 16 seconds into overtime on his patented "fake-flip" play. Fellow senior Keith Poisella (Wilton, CT/Wilton) filled the net, scoring four goals while senior Alex Gibson (Baltimore, MD/Loyola) tallied one goal and three helpers. Senior defensive midfielder Steve Ward (Wilton, CT/Wilton) scored the first goal of his career with 1:54 left in the first quarter. Senior Andy Smith (Canton, NY/Canton) started between the pipes and recorded 15 saves on 27 shots.

#17 Bucknell 4 1 4 1 1 11 Lehigh 4 3 0 3 0 10

TEAM STATS Category Lehigh Bucknell Shots 27 45 Saves 17 15 Groundballs 46 43 Face-offs 14/10 10/14 Extra Man Opps. 0/4 1/1 Penalties 2/1:30 4/3:30

Lehigh Goalie Saves GA Min. Todd Schrreiner 17 11 60

Bucknell Goalie Saves GA Min. Andy Smith 15 9 54 Justin Sussman 0 1 6

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