American University women's basketball team heads to Bucknell for the Patriot League Tournament first round after a recent victory against Loyola Maryland, securing the No. 9 seed facing No. 8 seed Bucknell on Saturday evening at 7 p.m. at Davis Gym. American aims to advance to the Quarterfinals and potentially face No. 1 seed Holy Cross, with the series history between American and Bucknell being closely contested.

The Big Picture

American University's upcoming game against Bucknell highlights the competitive nature of the Patriot League Tournament and the team's pursuit of advancement despite being the lower seed.

By the Numbers
  • American leads the series history against Bucknell 28-27.
  • Emily Johns leads American with a 12.6 points per game average.
  • Sophomore Emma Theodorsson leads Bucknell with 13.0 points per game.
State of Play
  • American University secured the 9th seed, while Bucknell holds the 8th seed in the Patriot League Tournament.
  • The series between American and Bucknell has been evenly matched, with each team winning at home.
What's Next

American University will face Bucknell at Davis Gym in the opening round, aiming to secure a spot in the Quarterfinals of the Patriot League Tournament with a potential matchup against Holy Cross.

Bottom Line

American University women's basketball faces a crucial matchup against Bucknell, striving to overcome the odds and advance in the competitive Patriot League Tournament.