The Red Flash and the Bonnies of St. Bonaventure were scheduled for a match up on Saturday, however the match was canceled due to lightning strikes in the area.
 
Saint Francis last took the field nearly one week ago against Robert Morris. The Red Flash and the Colonials split a 2-2 draw. Sophomore Milan Djajic and freshman Joschi Schelb both scored for Saint Francis.

THE WORD ON THE BISON
Bucknell is 1-2-1 on the season under seasoned head coach Dave Brandt, who is in his second season with the Bison. The Bison opened their season with a 2-1 victory over former Northeast Conference member Mount St. Mary's. Bucknell then dropped two matches against No. 16 West Virginia (0-2) and Robert Morris (2-3). The Bison are entering Tuesday's match coming off a 0-0 deadlock against George Mason on Friday.
 
Bucknell's 2023 squad has 20 of the 27 players listed on the roster in their first or second seasons with the program. Returning for the Bison is sophomore forward Charlie Holmes who leads the Bison offensively with two goals and four shots on the season.
 
Sophomore goalkeeper Freddie Lapworth has started three matches for the Bison, registering six saves and allowing five goals on the season.
 
The Bison finished 3-12-2 in 2022 with victories over Saint Peter's (2-1), Lehigh (2-1) and Holy Cross (4-1).
 
Bucknell was voted to finish second to last in the Patriot League's Preseason Poll.

LAST TIME WE MET
The Red Flash defeated the Bison in a thrilling 4-1 match last season at Emmitt Field. Maximus Rigby netted the match opening goal against the Bison to give the Red Flash momentum to take the victory. Goalkeeper Jordaine Jaeger faced 13 shots and registered three saves in the match.
 
Saint Francis has a two match win streak against Bucknell also collecting a 2-1 victory in 2021 at the Stokes Soccerplex.
 
The Bison lead the all-time series 11-10-2 with matches dating back to 1997.

UP NEXT
The Red Flash will hit the road for their last nonconference match against Longwood Saturday, September 16 at 3:00 p.m.