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Bucknell coach Kelly Cook earns 100th win in 8-1 rout vs. Mount St. Mary’s

LEWISBURG — After struggling to finish off chances in its first two games of the season, the Bucknell women’s soccer team scored early and often in Thursday’s home opener against Mount St. Mary’s, and the Bison delivered coach Kelly Cook her 100th win in decisive fashion. Dani Howard’s goal just seven minutes in was the first of five in the first 40 minutes of the match, and the Bison went on to win 8-1 on a rainy day at Emmitt Field at Holmes Stadium. Now 2-1 on the season, Bucknell scored its most goals since an 8-0 win at Iona in 2016, and it was the most at home since a ...

Snyder scores late equalizer, but No. 20 Hofstra beats Bucknell 2-1

LEWISBURG — Freshman Chayse Snyder leveled the match with his first career goal in the 80th minute, but Sean Keane answered only 50 seconds later to send No. 20 Hofstra to a 2-1 win over Bucknell in the men’s soccer season opener on Thursday night at Emmitt Field at Holmes Stadium. A young Bison squad missing several key players due to injury held its own against a top-20 opponent, but the Pride avenged a home loss to Bucknell in last year’s opener. Bastian Carlman also scored late in the first half for Hofstra, the preseason favorite in the Coastal Athletic Association. “We ...

Ezeogu looking to help PSU after success at Iowa State last year

Following is a preseason series on Penn State’s position groups and a key player to watch from each: POSITION: Defensive line Player to watch: Ikenna Ezeogu (No. 1) Class: Senior Height/weight: 6-foot-5, 273 pounds Career to this point: Played in 38 games at Iowa State and began emerging in 2025 with 25 stops. Quotable: “Ike’s a guy that you talk about has flashed maybe every single day (during preseason camp).” — Matt Campbell FYI: Can play multiple spots on the defensive line — a position that is emphasizing size and may be the team’s biggest question ...

Neal brings tenacity to secondary for Lions

Following is a preseason series on Penn State’s position groups and a key player to watch from each: POSITION: Secondary Player to watch: Marcus Neal Jr. (No. 31) Class: Junior Height/weight: 6-foot-1, 216 pounds Career to this point: Started 12 games for Iowa State last year and made a team-leading 77 tackles (40 solo) and 11 for loss. Projected by Phil Steele as a fourth-team All-American, the Lions’ highest rated defener. Quotable: “I take pride in being able to read offenses and just keep growing in my knowledge of the game and just being very physical, being able ...

Barker ranks first all-time with PSU in field goal percentage (89.2)

Following is a preseason series on Penn State’s position groups and a key player to watch from each: POSITION: Special teams Player to watch: Ryan Barker (No. 94) Class: Redshirt junior Height/weight: 6-foot-2, 191 pounds Career to this point: Now a redshirt junior, Barker currently ranks first all-time at Penn State in field goal percentage (89.2 percent). His career-long is 49 yards, which was made in both the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Quotable: “I make it a goal every time I step on the field that I’m going to build more trust with my teammates. To see that actually ...

Wagaman Jr. wins at Selinsgrove Speedway

While the dirt racing world was focused on the Knoxville Nationals and Kyle Larson, the PA Posse had a couple races here at home. Selinsgrove Speedway saw Troy Wagaman Jr. get around Justin Whittall and never looked back to claim the win on Friday night in the Joe Whitcomb Memorial. Logan Wagner was second followed by Whittall, Freddie Rahmer and Lucas Wolfe In the Wingless Super Sportsman race it was Tony Jackson, Steve Wilbur, Brett Perigo, Marty Brian and Scott Smith. The 358 sprints were won by Austin Reed, Andy Best, Chase Gutshell, Brock Hammaker and Bryn Gohn Then it was ...