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Bucknell GolfAcademics • Family • Team

Each year dozens of outstanding high school golfers and their families visit Bucknell University and the Bachman Golf Center. When they do, I get a chance to tell them about the fantastic opportunities that Bucknell offers, and the high expectations that the University maintains for its student-athletes, both in the classroom and on the golf course. These conversations often lead to some common questions, so I thought I would take a moment to clarify some frequently asked questions related to the Bucknell golf program.

— Coach Michael Binney

• Financial AidBucknell is a Division I member of the Patriot League, and as such,

we are a non-scholarship program. Need-based financial assistance is available to our team members through the Bucknell Office of Financial Aid and is “blind.” What this means is that neither Athletic Department nor the Golf Program is involved in this process. Families seeking Financial Aid assistance are required to apply for financial assistance each year.

• Program PrioritiesIt is important that potential student athletes understand our

program’s priorities. At Bucknell University, academics come first. The student-athlete must be capable of handling a demanding course load as well as competing in a D1 sport. Since the golf program is a two-season sport, those demands extend for the majority of the academic calendar and can be challenging to say the least. This will require commitment and dedication on the part of the student-athlete and will require efficient time management and the support of their family. Our program’s success depends upon our players being able to manage multiple priorities at the same time. With that said, the Bison golf program continuously produces multiple Patriot League Academic Honor Roll recipients each year, and the type of student-athlete that I will look to recruit is self-motivated, self-disciplined, and is a gentle-man on and off the course, as well as in the classroom. As a member of the men’s golf program, a player is expected to uphold the highest standards of conduct when representing Bucknell University.

• Coming to CampusAny prospective student-athlete who is considering Bucknell

University as a place to call home during their collegiate career should visit the campus if at all possible. I tell recruits all the time that they will know within five minutes of walking on to campus whether or not they can call Bucknell (or any campus for that matter) home for the next four years. It is vitally important for potential recruits to see the academic and athletic facilities that Bucknell has to offer. Lewisburg and Bucknell provide a symbiotic ‘vibe’ for learning and playing golf. The men’s golf program is looking for outstanding scholar-athletes that are dedicated to their studies and the game of golf.

• Golf FacilitiesBucknell University has the unique advantage of having its own

university-owned golf course and a year-round practice facility. This enables us to stand out amongst our peers in the college golf world and gives us a tremendous advantage in the northeastern portion of the country where the weather is less-than-hospitable during the winter

months where golf is concerned. The Bachman Golf Center, opened in 2011, features both indoor and outdoor practice areas, four hitting bays, an indoor and outdoor practice green, an outdoor short-game area, team locker rooms, a players lounge as well as a multi-functional conference room for meetings and academic study. Both facilities are located within easy walking and driving distance from the center of campus. Bison golfers have daily access to the course and its facilities.

• Golf AbilityHere is where the proverbial rubber meets the road in recruiting

terms. First and foremost, the type of player that I am looking to recruit is one that can come to Bucknell as a freshman with the confidence and skills necessary to compete in the Patriot League the very first time they tee it up. That kind of player is self-motivated, self-disciplined, and is not intimidated by older or more experienced players. That type of skillset and confidence only comes through tournament golf, and the experience gained by playing a lot of it. I expect recruits to be playing in the highest caliber junior events in which they can participate. That means tournaments like AJGA, IJGT and USGA events. Since Junior Golf has become global; and recruiting as well, it is hard for a coach in one particular geographical area to evaluate the skills of a junior golfer in another geographical area without the aid of national-level ranking systems like Junior Golf Scoreboard, Golfweek, and AJGA Polo Golf ranking systems. With that said, if a junior golfer wants a coach to notice their abilities, and that coach is a 1,000 miles away, their virtual resume needs to speak for itself. The bottom line is this; there is no substitute for tournament golf, except tournament golf!

In terms of scoring and handicaps, I rely very little on a player’s USGA Handicap because of the short-duration of its computation. Junior Golf Scoreboard (JGS) has done a tremendous job in leveling the national playing field by offering a 52-week tournament “handicap” so to speak. It takes a player’s results from the previous 52 weeks and computes a scoring differential that relates to a courses slope, rating and the actual tournament field as well. It is much more accurate than a typical USGA handicap and can be used nationally to compare players in a tournament context that have never played against one another. A typical high school player with D1 potential should have a 2.0 differential or better, which would normally place them inside the top 1,000 in any of the ranking systems.

• Coach’s NoteHopefully, this outline will give you some insight into what it will

be like to be part of the Bison family. We are proud of our school, its traditions and its academic excellence, and feel that there are few places better suited for a student-athlete who wants the highest educational experience in the country. Those aren’t idle words, as Bucknell Univer-sity boasts one of the highest rankings in student-athlete graduation in the country, and has claimed the fifth-most Academic All-America selections among all Division I schools. I am extremely blessed and fortunate that the Department of Athletics & Recreation at Bucknell has entrusted me with leading the men’s golf program and I will do my utmost to maintain the highest traditions and standards of the university and Bucknell Athletics.

Go Bison!

Academics • Family • Team

What it means toBe a Bison

“... the pursuit of athletics in college need not in-terfere with a fellow’s studies, and if you give a boy a well developed body his brain will get the benefit of it.”

— Christy Mathewson, in his book Won in the Ninth, written in 1910

The term “student-athlete” signifies something extraordinary on the cam-pus of Bucknell University.

Being a Bison means that you have the rare blend of physical skills along with the drive and passion needed to succeed at the highest level of colle-giate athletics.

Being a Bison also means that you are a scholar first and foremost. You believe that values associated with Division I athletics, such as time man-agement, leadership, teamwork and grace under pressure, contribute to a well-rounded college experience.

At Bucknell, our students, faculty and staff pride themselves as national leaders in upholding the scholar-ath-lete ideal that balances a challenging academic program with the demands of successful Division I athletics. Being a Bison means that you have pledged to be a student-athlete in the purest sense. In doing so, you will be reward-ed for a lifetime.

Nick Geissler was one of seven Bison named to the Patriot League Men’s Golf Academic Honor Roll in 2014-15. Geissler is also a member of the Bucknell Bison Leadership Academy.

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Michael Binney, Major, USMC (Ret.) is in his second year as head coach of the Bison men’s golf team. A veteran of more than 20 years of active duty service in the United States Marine Corps, Binney has now turned to a career in golf. Prior to his arrival at Bucknell, he has spent the previous four years as assistant professional at Ebensburg Country Club, and from 2010-12 he was assistant men’s golf coach at Saint Francis (Pa.) University.

After retiring from the U.S. Marine Corps, Binney attended the Profes-sional Golfers Career College in Orlando, Fla., in 2009. He also received his USGA rules official credentials in 2010 and has been an active member of the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association’s tournament operations. In April 2011 Binney was hired as assistant pro at Ebensburg CC, and he also served as an assistant coach at Saint Francis under former Red Flash head coach Nick Wheeler.

Binney was an attack helicopter pilot during his two-decade tenure in the U.S. Marine Corps, rising to the rank of major. A 1986 graduate of Boston College, Binney received a master’s degree in National Security Affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California in 2003, where he completed his thesis on Joint Close Air Support in the Low Intensity Conflict. He also attended Marine Corps Amphibious Warfare School in Quantico, Virginia in 1996 and Marine Corps Command and Staff College in 2000.

Binney’s overseas deployments included service in Somalia, Bosnia, and multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, where he was recog-nized for his actions with the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Joint Service Commendation Medal. His most re-cent service was as a pilot stationed at the Marine Corps Reserve Training Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, where he was a member of an avia-tion squadron responsible for operational flight planning, maintenance control, scheduling and quality assurance for 18 USMC helicopters. He also spent three years (2003-06) with the Joint Special Operations Command headquartered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and earlier in his career he served in various roles as a pilot based out of Camp Pendleton, California and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Binney succeeded Jim Cotner, who retired in May 2014 after leading the Bucknell men’s golf team to three Patriot League titles and 16 tourna-ment wins during his 13-year tenure as head coach. Binney became just the sixth head coach in the 70-plus-year history of the Bucknell men’s golf program, following in the footsteps of Harold Evans (1939-42, 1946-66), Brad Tufts (1967-75), Jeff Ranck (1976-81), Tommy Thompson (1982-2001) and Cotner (2001-14).

MEN’S GOLF QUICK FACTSUniversity Information

Location: Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 17837Founded: 1846 as the University at LewisburgEnrollment: 3,500Nickname: BisonColors: Orange and BlueAffiliation: NCAA (Div. I), ECACConference: Patriot League (Army, Bucknell, Boston University, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh, Loyola, Navy) President: Dr. John C. BravmanDirector of Athletics: John HardtSenior Woman Administrator: Maisha KellyDir. of Athletic Communications: Jon TerryHead Athletic Trainer: Mark Keppler

Men’s Golf InformationHead Coach: Michael BinneyAlma Mater: Boston College ’86Men’s Golf Phone: (570) 577-3075Email: mwb013@bucknell.eduWebpage: www.BucknellBison.comAthletic Department FAX Phone: (570) 577-1660Men’s Golf Address: Michael Binney, Head Men’s Golf Coach, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837Home Course: Bucknell Golf Club (Par 70)2015 Patriot League Finish: 7th

2015-16 MEN’S GOLF ROSTER Name Cl. Hometown/Secondary SchoolJubal Early Fr. Charlotte, N.C./Charlotte Country DayJohn Edler Jr. Fair Haven, N.J./Rumson-Fair HavenNick Geissler Sr. Lake Forest, Ill./StevensonDaniel Levin So. New York, N.Y./Riverdale Country SchoolD.J. Magee Jr. Rancho Santa Fe, Calif./Torrey PinesZachary Melnick Jr. Blue Bell, Pa./Saint Joseph’s PrepConnor O’Brien Fr. Rowayton, Conn./Brien McMahonAshton Radvansky Fr. Houston, Texas/Strake JesuitJ.P. Raftery Fr. Greenwich, Conn./Taft SchoolJ.B. Thompson So. Jupiter, Fla./JupiterC.J. Zachary So. Hummelstown, Pa./Hershey

Credits: This guide was written and edited by Bucknell’s Office of Athletic Communications. Photography by Marc Hagemeier and Art Foxall.

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The Bucknell men’s golf team has enjoyed tremendous success in the last dozen years. The Bison have won three Patriot League titles and made three NCAA Regional appearances, to go along with numerous other team and in-dividual winners. Here are some of the team’s achievements dating back to 2002-03.

Team WinnersBucknell Invitational ...............................................................................................9/12-13/03St. Peter’s Invitational ................................................................................................... 4/20/04Colgate Invitational ................................................................................................9/11-12/04Bucknell Invitational .............................................................................................10/29-30/04St. Peter’s Invitational ................................................................................................... 4/19/05PATRIOT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP ............................................... 4/22-23/06Colgate Invitational .................................................................................................. 9/9-10/06Mount St. Mary’s Invitational ...........................................................................10/28-29/06PATRIOT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP ............................................... 4/21-22/07Bucknell Invitational ...............................................................................................9/14-15/07Lafayette Invitational .............................................................................................4/12-13/08Bucknell Invitational ...............................................................................................9/12-13/08PATRIOT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP ............................................... 4/25-26/09Bucknell Invitational ...............................................................................................9/18-19/09St. Peter’s Invitational ................................................................................................... 4/20/10Bucknell Invitational ...............................................................................................9/17-18/10Lehigh Invitational ................................................................................................10/16-17/15

Team Runners-UpPatriot League/Ivy League Tournament ...............................................................5/1-2/04Hofstra Invitational ...............................................................................................10/15-16/04PATRIOT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP ............................................... 4/23-24/05Bucknell Invitational ...............................................................................................9/16-17/05Monmouth Hawk Invitational ..................................................................................4/2-3/05Bucknell Invitational ...............................................................................................9/15-16/06Lehigh Don Mershon Classic .............................................................................10/15-16/06Lafayette Invitational .............................................................................................4/14-15/07Colgate Invtitational ....................................................................................................9/8-9/07Hofstra Invitational ...............................................................................................10/12-13/07Lehigh Don Mershon Classic .............................................................................10/20-21/07PATRIOT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP ............................................... 4/26-27/08Cornell Invitational .................................................................................................9/26-27/09Lehigh Don Mershon Classic .............................................................................10/17-18/09Monmouth Hawk Invitational .............................................................................3/27-28/10Lafayette Invitational .............................................................................................4/10-11/10Navy Invitational ......................................................................................................4/17-18/10Wilmington Invitational .................................................................................................4/2/11Bucknell Invitational ...............................................................................................9/14-15/12Saint Francis Invitational .......................................................................................4/13-14/15

Individual WinnersAlex Dolle at St. Peter’s Invitational ........................................................................ 4/20/04Kyle Moran at Bucknell Invitational ................................................................10/29-30/04CHARLIE WADDELL AT PATRIOT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP ........ 4/23-24/05CHARLIE WADDELL AT PATRIOT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP ........ 4/22-23/06Charlie Waddell at Army Mulekicker Classic .................................................... 10/7-8/06Keita Aoki at Mount St. Mary’s Invitational ..................................................10/28-29/06Charlie Waddell at Lafayette Invitational .............................................................. 4/14/07Stuart Lindgren at Bucknell Invitational ........................................................9/14-15/07Jeff Pike at Bucknell Invitational ........................................................................9/12-13/08Andrew Cohen at Caves Valley Intercollegiate .............................................4/18-19/09ANDREW COHEN AT PATRIOT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP ............ 4/25-26/09Brian Bartow at Colgate Invitational.................................................................9/12-13/09Andrew Cohen at Bucknell Invitational ...........................................................9/18-19/09Brian Bartow at Cornell Invitational ..................................................................9/26-27/09Andrew Cohen at Lafayette Invitational .........................................................4/10-11/10Dan Bernard at Bucknell Invitational................................................................9/14-15/12

Individual Runners-UpAbbie Valentine at St. Bonaventure Keenan Invitational ..........................9/22-23/02Alex Dolle at St. Peter’s Invitational ........................................................................ 4/22/03Charlie Waddell at Cornell Invitational ............................................................9/25-26/04Alex Dolle at Bucknell Invitational ..................................................................10/29-30/04Patrick Yingling at St. Peter’s Invitational .............................................................. 4/19/05BEN PELLICANI AT PATRIOT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP ............... 4/23-24/05Patrick Yingling at Bucknell Invitational ..........................................................9/16-17/05Ben Pellicani at Monmouth Hawk Invitational ..................................................4/2-3/06Keita Aoki at Colgate Invitational ........................................................................ 9/9-10/06Charlie Waddell at Colgate Invitational ............................................................. 9/9-10/06Charlie Waddell at Bucknell Invitational .........................................................9/15-16/06Charlie Waddell at Lehigh Don Mershon Classic........................................10/15-16/06

Andrew Cohen at Scotty Duncan Memorial .................................................... 10/6-7/07Rahul Desai at Colgate Invitational ........................................................................9/8-9/07Rahul Desai at Lehigh Don Mershon Classic ...............................................10/20-21/07Ben Mattingly at Bucknell Invitational .............................................................9/18-19/09Andrew Cohen at Cornell Invitational .............................................................9/26-27/09Ryan Schneiter at Monmouth Hawk Invitational .......................................3/27-28/10*Jeff Pike at St. Peter’s Invitational .......................................................................... 4/20/10*Jon Hartman at Bucknell Invitational ...............................................................9/17-18/10PETER SCIALABBA AT PATRIOT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP ......... 4/28-29/12Luke Edelman at Bucknell Invitational ............................................................9/14-15/12Zachary Melnick at Bucknell Invitational ........................................................9/12-13/15Connor O’Brien at Lehigh Invitational ...........................................................10/16-17/15* lost in playoff

BUCKNELL IN THE NCAA REGIONALSSINCE 2006

2006 NCAA WEST REGIONAL, TUCSON, ARIZONA

2007 NCAA WEST REGIONAL, TEMPE, ARIZONA

2009 NCAA CENTRAL REGIONAL, BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY

Recent Bucknell Men’s Golf success

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The Bucknell campus community, and in particular the Bison varsity golf programs, now has a wonderful new addition in the form of the brand new Bachman Golf Center. Ground was broken on the facility in September 2010, the indoor space was completed in the spring of 2011, and by the summer of 2011 the facility was fully functional, including the spacious new outdoor practice range and putting and short game areas.

The Bachman Golf Center is a multi-purpose, indoor/outdoor facility that is located adjacent to the existing prac-tice range, just across Smoketown Road from the 11th hole of the Bucknell Golf Club. The 5,600 square-foot building houses coaches’ offices and locker rooms for the Bison men’s and women’s teams, a video-equipped swing diagnostic area, indoor putting green and hitting bays, and a conference room.

Next to the building is a new 16,000-square-foot prac-tice tee, a 10,000-square-foot, two-tiered putting green and a 5,700-square-foot short-game practice green with bunkers.

The Bison varsity golf teams have full access to the facil-ity, while Bucknell Golf Club members have fee-for-use access outside the varsity playing seasons. The project was completely supported by donors.

“This wonderful new learning center significantly enhances our ability to practice and prepare, both as a team and individu-ally,” said former Bucknell men’s golf coach Jim Cotner. “Today’s young players want to be able to work on their games all year round, and an indoor facility is essential to be able to attract top players to the Northeast. I also think the facility plays a big role in enhancing our team unity. It provides us with a central loca-tion where our players can get together throughout the year.”

“This project has been a long time in the making, and it is a dream come true,” said Bucknell women’s golf coach Kevin Jamieson. “On behalf of the Bison golf programs, we thank every player, parent and friend that has paved the way for this project to become a reality. This facility allows us to compete for some of the best players in the country that are looking for not only one of the best academic institutions, but one that can also offer wonderful practice facilities along with one of the nation’s best collegiate golf courses.”

Rear view of the facility, with a look at the indoor hitting bays and 16,000 square-foot practice range.

Indoor putting green Short-game area

Range located just outside lounge Varsity locker room

Team lounge Meeting room/study area

Brand new in 2011: the Bachman Golf Center

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BUCKNELL GOLF CLUB SCORECARDHOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN TOTALBLUE TEES 333 209 593 155 366 357 370 432 499 3314 192 364 408 172 400 527 139 354 383 2939 6253PAR 4 3 5 3 4 4 4 4 5 36 3 4 4 3 4 5 3 4 4 34 70HANDICAP 7 9 1 17 13 15 11 5 3 12 6 2 16 14 4 18 8 10Course Rating: 70.0 Slope: 128

The Bucknell varsity golf team has at its disposal one of the finest on-campus golf courses in the Northeast, the Bucknell Golf Club. The 18-hole course is complemented by a full-service restaurant and well-stocked pro shop, managed by veteran PGA Class A Professional Brian Kelly. The BGC also features a large practice range with both grass and artificial stalls, two large practice greens and additional short-game areas, including a practice bunker. The original nine holes were built in 1930 and designed by renowned course architect Emil Loeffler, who was the greens superintendent and architect of the famed Oakmont Country Club near Pittsburgh. Loeffler’s original nine was altered in 1947, and the course was expanded to 18 holes in 1964. Course architect Edward Ault of Silver Springs, Md., was hired to supervise the expansion. In October 2014, a replica of Oakmont’s famed “Church Pew Bunker” was added to the No. 3 fairway. The course plays to a par 70 and is measured at 6,400 yards from the back of the championship tees. Despite the relative lack of length compared to many modern golf courses, the Bucknell layout presents a stern challenge to golfers of all abilities, playing to a rating of 70.0 and slope of 128 from the blue (back) tees. The club has hosted numerous U.S. Open local qualifiers and annually hosts the North Central Pennsylvania Golf Association’s Men’s and Women’s Amateur Championship. It is also in the regular rotation to host the Patriot League Championship, and has done so in 1994, 2000, 2005 and 2007.

No. 2: a tough 209-yard, par-3

The beautifully landscaped elevated tee box at No. 17

The “Church Pew” bunker alongside the No. 3 fairway was installed in 2014 and is an homage to Oakmont Country Club.

The signature par-5 9th requires an approach over a large pond

The BGC’s historic clubhouse Postcard-size greens at No. 18 ...

... and No. 11

A pretty walk home from the 18th

A view from the tee at the tough 5th

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The Bucknell men’s golf team feels as if it has a score to settle in 2015-16. Left with a bitter taste after a seventh-place finish at last spring’s Patriot League Championship, the Bison had a productive fall season and are intent on proving last season’s finish was an anomaly.

“The guys definitely feel as though they underperformed at Colgate at the Patriot League Championship last year, and it has made them hungry to do better this year,” said second-year head coach Michael Binney, whose squad wrapped up the fall season with a win at the Lehigh Invitational. “They are not necessarily upset or embarrassed, but they just know they can play a lot better. It affected how hard they prepared over the summer.”

Binney fielded a young team this fall, but one that is filled with promise. In addition to the win at Lehigh, the Bison placed third at tournaments hosted by Colgate and Columbia and fourth at the Bucknell Invitational.

Binney conducted a 72-hole qualifier prior to the start of the season, and sophomore C.J. Zachary won the event with a final-round 70. At the season opener at the Colgate Invitational, Zachary was joined in the starting five by junior Zachary Melnick, sophomore Daniel Levin and a pair of freshmen in Connor O’Brien and J.P. Raftery.

Raftery was the surprise of the qualifying tournament. He finished in fourth place to earn a spot on the roster as a walk-on. Levin was in that position last year, and he went on to lead the team in stroke aver-age at 75.7 in 2014-15. Levin recorded five top-10 finishes across the fall and spring seasons a year ago.

“Dan was our No. 1 player as a walk-on last year, and we expect him to be in our top five all season this year as well,” said Binney. “He put in a ton of hard work this summer and got himself in really good physical condition. He is ready to go. If we can get the same thing out of J.P. Raftery this year then that would be outstanding. J.P. was a hockey player and a golfer in high school, and he hits the ball hard and far.”

Melnick, who was runner-up at the Bucknell Invitational this past fall, is part of a talented junior class that also includes John Edler and D.J. Magee. Edler and Magee have both been regular starters through-out their careers, and both figure to be mainstays in the lineup as this season progresses. Edler was just a notch behind Levin for low average last year at 75.8, and he had a pair of top-6 finishes a year ago.

“John might be the most naturally gifted player on the team,” said Binney. “He has such a natural swing, and when his putter is on, he can go low. I expect him to be a regular starter moving forward.”

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2014-15. Magee compiled a 77.6 average with four top-20s last season, and he had a solid 75.5 average in the fall of 2015. Melnick averaged 76.5 in the fall, including an opening-round 69 at the team’s home event.

“D.J. was one of our top three guys last year, and we expect the same this year,” said Binney. “He is a very consistent player. Zach Melnick was our No. 2 qualifier this year, and his 68 was the low round of the tournament. He is a very solid ball-striker who is also very smart on the course. He is steady and methodical, and he makes very few mistakes.”

The lone senior on this year’s roster is Nick Geissler, who appeared in a career-high seven events a year ago. Geissler had an internship this past summer, which has delayed his preparation for the season, but Binney says he is counting on his elder statesman for more than just birdies and pars.

“Nick is a great team leader, on and off the course,” praised Binney. “He sets a great example for the younger guys and really holds them accountable as far as how they conduct themselves and how they get their work in.”

Levin, Zachary and the long-hitting J.B. Thompson comprise the sophomore class. While Levin quickly turned into one of the league’s best rookies last season, Binney feels that Zachary and Thompson are ready to turn the corner this fall. Zachary has already proven that by winning the qualifier and then finishing third at the Bucknell Invita-tional.

“C.J. is a very consistent ball-striker,” said Binney. “He doesn’t hit it super far, but it is straight and consistent. He has also worked hard on his conditioning and is much stronger than last year. This is the most confidence he has had since he got here. J.B.’s biggest weapon is his driver. He hits it long and straight. J.B. struggled in the first round of qualifying and then finished with 73-72-74. He has really worked hard on his short game, and I am expecting big things from him this season.”

In the first-year class, Raftery, O’Brien, Jubal Early and Ashton Radvansky comprise what Binney feels like could be an impact group. O’Brien turned in three top-10 finishes and led the team with a 74.2 average in the fall.

“Connor O’Brien is an extremely consistent ball-striker, and he gained a ton of confidence from making it to the match play round at the USGA Junior Amateur this summer,” said Binney. “He is extremely smart and manages his game well. Jubal Early is a very good ball-striker and a natural leader. I expect him to contend for a spot in the start-ing lineup throughout the season. Ashton Radvansky was the 2014 Houston Golf Association Player of the Year, and he received a First Tee scholarship. He was one of the favorite sons in Houston junior golf, and we are so excited to have him here. He is a huge hitter, and his game should translate well to the college level.”

This was a busy fall for the Bison, who competed in seven events in a span of seven weeks in September and October, culminating with a victory at the Lehigh Invitational.

“I think there are high expectations from everyone,” said Binney. “The freshmen are forcing the older guys to ramp up their games. A little bit of internal competition is good, and we have already seen quite a bit of that. The newcomers all know that they can play with these guys. Everyone is working hard at the practice facility, knowing that there are no gimmies in the lineup right now.”

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Fall 2015: Ranked second on the team with a 75.0 stroke average ... appeared in three tournaments, capped by a 3rd-place finish in Bucknell’s team victory at the Lehigh Invitational (72-77) ... also placed 22nd at the Bucknell Invitational and T-25th at the Columbia Invitational ... Spring 2015: Recorded a 75.2 spring average, which was No. 2 on the team by a tenth of a stroke behind Daniel Levin ... averaged 75.8 for the full season, also a close second on the squad ... appeared in four spring events, highlighted by a 4th-place finish at the Saint Francis Invitational (72-74-71) ... finished T-20th (77-76-77) at the Patriot League Championship ... Fall 2014: Appeared in five fall events and ranked third on the team with a 76.4 average ... best showing came at the Binghamton Invitational, where he was even par over 36 holes (72-72) and finished T-6th ... also had a top-20 finish (T-15th) at the Bucknell Invitational ... Spring 2014: Posted a 77.3 spring average (76.4 for full season) ... finished 24th at first Patriot League Championship, shooting 77-82-72 at West Point GC ... 2-over 72 in final round was his best spring score ... Fall 2013: Made a strong debut, averaging 75.8 while playing in five of the team’s six tournaments ... best round was a 1-over 73 at the Cornell Invitational ... 12 of 13 rounds were in the 70s ... finished T-8th for his first career top-10 at the Lehigh Invitational ... Personal: Born May 15, 1995 in West Long Branch, N.J. ... parents are Doug and Andrea Edler ... has two brothers, Charlie and Stephen ... Charlie was a member of the Dartmouth golf team before graduating in 2015 ... Charlie and John were paired together in a few tournaments ... father played baseball at Harvard and mother was on the softball and swimming teams at Vermont ... grandmother, Marguerite Borden, is a member of the Bucknell Class of 1958 ... second team all-state selection as a senior in 2013 ... First Team All-Shore in 2011 and 2013 and Shore Player of the Year in 2013 ... won the 2013 Monmouth County Championship by three shots for his second career county title ... later won the NJSIAA Central/South Group II sectional as part of another team victory ... at the NJSIAA Tournament

Fall 2015: Played in six of the team’s seven events and averaged 75.8 in 15 rounds ... best finish was T-11th in his collegiate debut at the Colgate Invitational (72-77-79) ... fired a 4-under 68 in the second round at the Donald Ross Invitational ... shot three straight 75s to finish T-17th at the Columbia Invitational ... Personal: Born May 13, 1996 … son of Jubal and Tina Early … has two sisters, Madison and Linton … distant relative of noted Civil War Confederate General Jubal Anderson Early … home course is Charlotte Country Club … low round is an 8-under 64 ... competed in 2014 North Carolina Amateur Championship, 2015 Carolinas Amateur Championship, 2015 North Carolina Amateur Match Play Championship, 2014 Joe Cheves Junior Invitational, and 4th Magnolia Amateur ... maintained a 73.9 stroke average in high school, capturing one victory in the PNG County Championship with a final score of 2-under par, while also receiv-ing Piedmont Natural Gas Medalist Cup ... three-time first team all-conference honoree ... named MVP for Charlotte Country Day ... 2-time captain at Charlotte Country Day ... recipient of one Coach’s Award in his tenure at Country Day under coach Bob Plyler, while also maintaining a 3.8 GPA his senior year.

2015-16 (Freshman): 75.8 avg. through fall season9/5-6 Colgate Invitational 72-77-79 T11th9/12-13 Bucknell Invitational 74-77 T23rd9/25-26 Columbia Invitational 75-75-75 T17th10/4-5 Binghamton Invitational 77-78 T58th10/12-13 Donald Ross Intercollegiate 76-68-76 T39th10/16-17 Lehigh Invitational 82-76 T28th

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Nick Geissler

Fall 2015: Appeared in five events and posted a stroke average of 76.7 in 12 rounds ... recorded two top-20 finishes ... placed T-11th at the Bucknell Invita-tional (76-70) and T-17th at the Columbia Invitational (76-75-74) ... Spring 2015: Bucknell’s top player in the spring, posting a team-best 75.1 average ... played in all six tournaments ... low round was a 73, which he posted seven times ... recorded three straight top-10 finishes: T-8th at the Met Intercollegiate (78-77), T-5th at the Lafayette Invitational (73-73) and T-7th at the Saint Francis Invitational (73-73-73) ... placed T-22nd (80-74-77) in his first Patriot League Championship appearance ... all-told for the fall and spring seasons recorded a team-best 75.7 average with five top-10s ... Fall 2014: Made the team in preseason qualifying and proceeded to have a banner year ... played in all seven fall tournaments, and his 76.2 average was second on the team to senior Peter Scialabba by just 0.1 strokes ... had two top-10 and four top-20 finishes ... finished T-5th at the Cornell Invitational, T-8th at the Lehigh Invitational, T-12th at the Columbia Invitational and T-13th at the Bucknell Invitational ... low round was a 1-over 73 to open the Cornell Invitational (73-76-75) ... Personal: Born July 30, 1995 in New York City ... son of Henry and Audrey Levin ... 2014 graduate of Riverdale Country School in the Bronx ... four-year letterman and two-year captain of the golf team ... team finished third in NYSAIS Championship in 2012 and 2013, and fifth in 2014 ... led the team in scoring average all four years ... set a NYSAIS 9-hole record with a 31 ... finished second at the 2012 NYSAIS Championship and third in 2013 ... qualified for 2012 US Junior Amateur and 2012 NYS Open ... major is undeclared.

of Champions, shot 73 to finish T-10th in the state ... part of three state cham-pionship teams ... two-year team captain ... majoring in history and economics.

2015-16 (Junior): 75.0 avg. through fall season9/12-13 Bucknell Invitational 72-77 22nd9/25-26 Columbia Invitational 80-75-72 T25th10/16-17 Lehigh Invitational 72-77 3rd

2014-15 (Sophomore): 75.89/6-7 Colgate Invitational 79-75-72 T15th9/13-14 Bucknell Invitational 77-77-77 T27th9/20-21 Cornell Invitational 75-78-79 T29th10/5-6 Binghamton Invitational 72-72 T6th10/18-19 Lehigh Invitational 78-82 T28th3/22-24 Middleburg Bank Intercollegiate 73-75-77 T69th3/30-31 Wildcat Invitational 79-76 T49th4/13-14 Saint Francis Invitational 72-74-71 4th4/25-26 Patriot League Championship 77-76-77 T20th

2013-14 (Freshman): 76.4 avg. 9/7-8 Colgate Invitational DQ-74-76 DQ9/14-15 Bucknell Invitational 77-76-75 T22nd9/21-22 Cornell Invitational 76-73-80 T24th10/6-7 Army Invitational 76-74-73 T22nd10/27-28 Lehigh Invitational 76-79 T8th3/31-4/1 Wildcat Invitational 79-77-79 T52nd4/7 Lafayette Invitational WD-74 NC4/18-19 Navy Invitational 77-79 T53rd4/26-27 Patriot League Championship 77-82-72 24th

Fall 2015: Competed in three events and posted a 77.6 average ... low round was 76 at the Bucknell Invitational, where he finished T-33rd ... Spring 2015: Averaged 83.4 in four events, covering 10 rounds ... best round was a 76 at the Lafayette Invitational ... Fall 2014: Played in three tournaments: the Cornell Invitational, Columbia Invitational and Hummingbird Intercollegiate ... averaged 84.9, with a low round of 79 at Columbia ... Spring 2014: Played at tournaments at Villanova and Navy, averaging 81.0 over five rounds ... best round was a 76 at the Wildcat Invitational ... Fall 2013: Appeared in three events with an average of 80.1 ... carded a career-best 73 in final round of Bucknell Invitational, where he finished T-22nd ... Spring 2013: Played in two events and averaged 82.2 in the spring ... finished T-86th at the Lafayette Invitational and 57th at the Manor Intercollegiate ... Fall 2012: Made the lineup for the season-opening Colgate Invitational, where he placed T-36th ... shot 81-74-77 and finished T-22nd at the Bucknell Invitational ... Personal: Born Oct. 12, 1993 in Chicago ... parents are Grant and Diane Geissler ... has two siblings, Matt and Sarah ... three-year varsity golf letterman at Stevenson High School ... team captain as a senior ... was a longtime baseball player until focusing full-time on golf during his freshman year in high school ... majoring in political science ... member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll ... member of Bucknell Bison Leadership Academy.

2015-16 (Senior): 77.6 avg. through fall season9/12-13 Bucknell Invitational 76-78 T33rd9/25-26 Columbia Invitational 81-77-77 T36th10/12-13 Donald Ross Intercollegiate 77-78-77 T65th

2014-15 (Junior): 84.0 avg. 9/20-21 Cornell Invitational 84-89-82 75th9/26-27 Columbia Invitational 87-79-86 45th10/31 Hummingbird Intercollegiate 87 75th3/22-24 Middleburg Bank Intercollegiate 82-80-81 T144th4/4 Met Intercollegiate 98-94 54th4/5-6 Lafayette Invitational 82-76 T56th4/13-14 Saint Francis Invitational 82-79-80 T39th

2013-14 (Sophomore): 80.5 avg.9/14-15 Bucknell Invitational 76-79-73 T22nd9/21-22 Cornell Invitational 79-81-83 67th10/27-28 Lehigh Invitational 86-84 T39th3/31-4/1 Wildcat Invitational 84-85-76 T78th4/18-19 Navy Invitational 80-80 T69th

2012-13 (Freshman): 80.6 avg. 9/8-9 Colgate Invitational 83-80 T36th9/14-15 Bucknell Invitational 81-74-77 T22nd4/7-8 Lafayette Invitational 89-78 T86th4/12-13 Manor Intercollegiate 84-77-83 57th

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Fall 2015: Played in five tournaments with an average of 75.5, third-best on the squad ... finished in top 20 in three events, with a top finish of T-11th in Bucknell’s win at the Lehigh Invitational (76-78) ... shot career-best 4-under 68 in second round and was -5 through 36 holes at the Donald Ross Intercollegiate ... finished at 1-under 215 (T-19th) ... T-16th at Bucknell Invitational (72-75) ... Spring 2015: Competed in all six spring tournaments, averaging 77.3 ... finished the full 2014-15 season with a 77.6 average ... earned a top-10 finish (T-9th) at the Saint Francis Invitational with rounds of 74-73-73 ... also shot a 73 at the Lafayette Invitational ... finished T-37th (77-79-83) at the Patriot League Championship ... Fall 2014: Played in all seven events, posting a 77.9 average ... low round was a closing 72 in a T-13th finish at the Bucknell Invitational ... placed T-14th (73-73-83) at the Columbia Invitational ... sat in third place after 36 holes at Columbia ... Spring 2014: Played in four of the team’s six events and averaged 78.4 ... best spring round was a closing 74 at the Patriot League Championship at West Point GC

2015-16 (Sophomore): 76.7 avg. through fall season9/5-6 Colgate Invitational 86-73-77 T27th9/12-13 Bucknell Invitational 76-70 T11th9/25-26 Columbia Invitational 76-75-74 T17th10/4-5 Binghamton Invitational 79-72 T23rd10/16-17 Lehigh Invitational 81-81 T39th

2014-15 (Freshman): 75.7 avg.9/6-7 Colgate Invitational 82-75-78 T38th9/13-14 Bucknell Invitational 74-75-76 T13th9/20-21 Cornell Invitational 73-76-75 T29th9/26-27 Columbia Invitational 74-79-75 T12th10/5-6 Binghamton Invitational 74-76 T26th10/18-19 Lehigh Invitational 75-79 T8th10/31 Hummingbird Intercollegiate 79 T62nd3/22-24 Middleburg Bank Intercollegiate 78-73-73 T60th3/30-31 Wildcat Invitational 76-75 T32nd4/4 Met Intercollegiate 78-77 T8th4/5-6 Lafayette Invitational 73-73 T5th4/13-14 Saint Francis Invitational 73-73-73 T7th4/25-26 Patriot League Championship 80-74-77 T22nd

Daniel Levin

... finished T-36th in first league championship ... Fall 2013: Turned in an im-pressive fall debut, averaging 76.3 in nine rounds across three tournaments ... finished T-13th (75-74-77) in his first career outing at the Bucknell Invitational ... second-round 74 was season-low ... Personal: Born Oct. 6, 1994 in La Jolla, Calif. ... parents are David and Cindy Magee ... has one sister, Channing ... father played tennis in college ... four-year letterman on the golf team at Torrey Pines High School in Del Mar, Calif. ... named All-Avocado League, all-conference and All-CIF Southern Section in 2011 after helping his team to a 36-0 record and a state championship ... CIF Southern Section All-Academic First Team selection 2012 and 2013 ... majoring in markets, innovation and design ... member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

2015-16 (Junior): 75.5 avg. through fall season9/12-13 Bucknell Invitational 72-75 T16th9/19-20 Cornell Invitational 77-76-75 T35th9/25-26 Columbia Invitational 76-85-76 T42nd10/12-13 Donald Ross Invitational 71-68-76 T19th10/16-17 Lehigh Invitational 76-78 T11th

2014-15 (Sophomore): 77.6 avg.9/6-7 Colgate Invitational 81-79-79 T48th9/13-14 Bucknell Invitational 77-76-72 T13th9/20-21 Cornell Invitational 80-81-74 T46th9/26-27 Columbia Invitational 73-73-83 T14th10/5-6 Binghamton Invitational 81-74 T51st10/18-19 Lehigh Invitational 80-82 T35th10/31 Hummingbird Intercollegiate 79 T62nd3/22-24 Middleburg Bank Intercollegiate 74-76-80 T90th3/30-31 Wildcat Invitational 86-74 T68th4/4 Met Intercollegiate 76-83 T19th4/5-6 Lafayette Invitational 79-73 T30th4/13-14 Saint Francis Invitational 74-73-73 T9th4/25-26 Patriot League Championship 77-79-83 T37th

2013-14 (Freshman): 77.5 avg.9/14-15 Bucknell Invitational 75-74-77 T13th9/21-22 Cornell Invitational 78-78-77 T34th10/14-15 Donald Ross Intercollegiate 77-76-75 T70th3/23-25 Middleburg Bank Intercollegiate 79-79-80 T123rd3/31-4/1 Wildcat Invitational 79-76-75 T31st4/14 Saint Francis Invitational 75-81 T24th4/26-27 Patriot League Championship 84-80-74 T36th

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Connor O’BrienZachary Melnick

Fall 2015: Competed in five events and posted a 76.5 scoring average ... best finish was a runner-up showing at the Bucknell Invitational (69-72) ... 1-under 69 in first round was his career best ... Spring 2015: Played in three tournaments, including his first Patriot League Championship appearance ... placed 45th after rounds of 85-82-82 at the Patriot League Championship at Navy ... averaged 81.1 in the spring with a low round of 75 at the Saint Francis Invitational ... Fall 2014: Saw action in three events, recording a 78.3 average ... best finish was T-31st at the Bucknell Invitational ... low round was a 75 in that event ... Spring 2014: Appeared in two spring events and recorded an 83.2 average ... Fall 2013: Compiled a 78.1 scoring average in three events ... debuted at the Bucknell Invitational and shot 75-81-73 ... played well at the Donald Ross Intercollegiate, posting 74-78-74 ... Personal: Born July 8, 1994 in Norristown, Pa. ... son of Kevin and Valerie Melnick ... has a brother, Kevin, and a sister, Alexandra ... Kevin played golf at Boston College ... father is a 1979 Bucknell graduate ... lettered four times in golf and three times in ice hockey at Saint Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia ... two-year captain and three-time All-Catholic League in golf ... helped lead team to a Catholic League championship as a junior and District 12 titles as a sophomore and senior ... in April 2013 won an International Junior Golf Tour event at Bulle Rock GC ... also had two other IJGT top-10s in 2013 ... assistant captain in hockey ... won the Hobey Baker Character Award ... majoring in biology.

2015-16 (Junior): 76.5 avg. through fall season9/5-6 Colgate Invitational 81-80-83 T57th9/12-13 Bucknell Invitational 69-72 2nd9/19-20 Cornell Invitational 76-74-82 T48th10/4-5 Binghamton Invitational 77-77 T51st10/12-13 Donald Ross Invitational 76-75-73 T52nd

2014-15 (Sophomore): 79.9 avg. 9/13-14 Bucknell Invitational 75-78-80 T31st10/5-6 Binghamton Invitational 77-78 T51st10/31 Hummingbird Intercollegiate 82 T71st3/30-31 Wildcat Invitational 85-82 89th4/13-14 Saint Francis Invitational 81-77-75 31st4/25-26 Patriot League Championship 85-82-82 45th

2013-14 (Freshman): 80.1 avg.9/14-15 Bucknell Invitational 75-81-73 T26th10/14-15 Donald Ross Intercollegiate 74-78-74 T64th10/27-28 Lehigh Invitational 92-78 T39th3/31-4/1 Wildcat Invitational 89-81-82 86th4/14 Saint Francis Invitational 82-82 T41st

Fall 2015: Made a major impact in his first fall season ... played in all seven tournaments and led the team with a 74.2 average ... had three top-10s and five top-20s ... capped the fall with a runner-up finish at the Lehigh Invitational (70-77), helping the Bison to the team title ... placed fourth in his collegiate de-but at the Colgate Invitational (70-76-77), posting a 2-under 70 in his very first round ... one week later placed 10th at the Bucknell Invitational (74-71) ... also placed T-17th at the Columbia Invitational and T-18th at the Cornell Invitational ... Personal: Born July 26, 1997 … parents are John and Amy O’Brien … home course is Oak Hills GC … qualified for match play at the 2015 USGA Junior Ama-teur ... shot 75-75 (+6) during the two rounds of stroke play and got through a playoff to advance to match play, where he fell to Brendan O’Reilly 6&5 ... was co-medalist at sectional qualifying at Wintonbury Hills Golf Club in Connecticut, where he shot a 2-under 138 there ... twice shot 4-under par in tournament play: a 68 at the Connecticut PGA Championship and 66 in the Metropolitan PGA Future Series … medalist at the 2013 Connecticut Junior Amateur and AJGA Killington Junior Championship … runner-up at 2014 U.S. Challenge Cup Long Island Junior … T-3rd at 2014 Connecticut Junior PGA … T-4th at 2013 MGA Carter Cup … T8th at 2013 Northern Junior … competed in the 2014 AJGA Rolex Tournament of Champions and the 2014 FootJoy Invitational … played for Team New England at the 2013 and 2014 John D. Minick Cup and for Team Connecticut at the 2013 and 2014 New England Junior.

2015-16 (Freshman): 74.2 avg. through fall season9/5-6 Colgate Invitational 70-76-77 4th9/12-13 Bucknell Invitational 74-71 10th9/19-20 Cornell Invitational 72-73-76 T18th9/25-26 Columbia Invitational 75-74-76 T17th10/4-5 Binghamton Invitational 74-80 T51st10/12-13 Donald Ross Intercollegiate 72-76-73 T44th10/16-17 Lehigh Invitational 70-77 2nd

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Fall 2015: Averaged 79.3 strokes in three appearances ... low round was 76 at the Columbia Invitational ... Spring 2015: Played in three events and lowered his average to 82.3 ... fired a season-best 77 at the Saint Francis Invitational ... Fall 2014: Compiled an 85.4 average in three events ... low round was 79 at the Bucknell Invitational ... Personal: Born June 18, 1995 ... son of Jack and Susan Thompson ... has two siblings, Sarah and Cameron ... father played on the golf team at Penn State ... 2014 graduate of Jupiter High School ... earned six high school letters in golf and two in lacrosse ... broke the school nine-hole scoring record with a 31 at The Bears Club ... helped team to a runner-up finish at the 2012 state championship ... won an SFPGA championship at Sandpiper GC ... major is undeclared ... member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

2015-16 (Freshman): 79.3 avg. through fall season9/12-13 Bucknell Invitational 79-82 T41st9/25-26 Columbia Invitational 82-81-76 T45th10/4-5 Binghamton Invitational 78-77 T58th

2014-15 (Freshman): 83.9 avg. 9/13-14 Bucknell Invitational 93-79-81 T55th9/26-27 Columbia Invitational 88-80-89 48th10/18-19 Lehigh Invitational 87-86 64th4/4 Met Intercollegiate 94-82 T48th4/5-6 Lafayette Invitational 79-83 T67th4/13-14 Saint Francis Invitational 83-77-78 37th

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Fall 2015: Saw action in five fall tournaments, averaging 77.6 ... best finish was T-17th at the Lehigh Invitational (76-80) ... low round was a 1-under 71 in the final round of the Donald Ross Invitational ... Personal: Born July 26, 1997 … son of Fred and Meg Radvansky … plays out of Sugar Creek CC … low round is 69 … 2014 Houston Golf Association Player of the Year … 2012 Texas State Junior Champion … four-year varsity letterman in high school … played in No. 1 position for three years … earned 2013 and 2014 All-District and All-Region honors … two-time top-three finisher at District Championship and two-time regional qualifier … three-time Academic All-District honoree … 2013 Houston Golf Association TOC Champion and 2014 runner-up … posted seven top-20 finishes in AJGA events … member of South Texas Team at 2012 Jackie Burke Cup … recipient of the Fred Tattersall Award … played in 2013 Champions Tour First Tee Open Pro-Junior at Pebble Beach, where he shot 69 and contributed five birdies and an eagle on Day 1 … also played in the Pro-Junior event at the 2012, 2014 and 2015 Shell Houston Open at Redstone … five-year volunteer with The First Tee of Greater Houston.

2015-16 (Freshman): 77.6 avg. through fall season9/12-13 Bucknell Invitational 76-76 T27th9/19-20 Cornell Invitational 73-84-83 T66th10/4-5 Binghamton Invitational 81-80 T73rd10/12-13 Donald Ross Intercollegiate 76-75-71 T46th10/16-17 Lehigh Invitational 76-80 T17th

Ashton Radvansky

Fall 2015: Competed in the first three events of the fall season, averaging 76.8 ... two top-20 finishes ... placed T-11th at the Bucknell Invitational and T-19th at the Colgate Invitational ... Personal: Born Feb. 13, 1996 ... son of Donald and Heather Raftery ... has two younger sisters, Haley and Caitlin ... father played hockey at Dartmouth ... 2012 FCIAC and state champion at Greenwich High School ... transferred to The Taft School for final three years of high school and

earned All-Founders League honors as a junior and senior ... placed T-6th at AJGA Killington Championship ... posted three top-25 finishes in AJGA in 2014 ... competed in the 2015 Connecticut Open.

2015-16 (Freshman): 76.8 avg. through fall season9/5-6 Colgate Invitational 79-76-79 T19th9/12-13 Bucknell Invitational 73-73 T11th9/19-20 Cornell Invitational 75-75-84 54th

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J.B. Thompson

Fall 2015: Saw action in four of the seven events and posted a 77.3 average ... turned in best career showing with a third-place finish at the Bucknell Invi-tational (71-71) ... also finished in the top-20 (18th) at the Colgate Invitational (76-80-77) ... Spring 2015: Was a regular in the Bison lineup, playing in five of the six tournaments ... compiled a 78.5 average ... earned first career top-20 finish (T-17th) at the Saint Francis Invitational (74-77-73) ... also shot a career-low 73 at the Wildcat Invitational, where he finished T-24th ... carded three straight 82s and finished 44th at the Patriot League Championship ... Fall 2014: Played in four fall tournaments in his debut season ... averaged 83.3 in 11 rounds ... low round was a 78 in the first round of the season-opener at Colgate ... Personal: Born Apr. 17, 1986 in Philadelphia ... parents are Christopher and Kim Zachary ... has two younger siblings, Kevin and Elizabeth ... 2014 graduate of Hershey High School ... four year varsity golf letterman ... team captain as a senior ... named to Mid-Penn and Lancaster Lebanon League all-star squads ... as a senior was the Mid-Penn runner up with a score of even-par 72 .. helped lead team to 2013 Mid-Penn Conference title and a second-place finish at the district champion-ship ... two-time club champion at Hershey Country Club ... runner-up at Harry Hamond Scholarship Tournament at Penn Oaks GC ... neuroscience major ... member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

2015-16 (Sophmore): 77.3 avg. through fall season9/5-6 Colgate Invitational 76-80-77 18th9/12-13 Bucknell Invitational 71-71 3rd9/19-20 Cornell Invitational 80-84-87 74th10/12-13 Donald Ross Invitational 76-74-74 T52nd

2014-15 (Freshman): 80.8 avg. 9/6-7 Colgate Invitational 78-82-79 T48th9/13-14 Bucknell Invitational 81-80-86 51st9/26-27 Columbia Invitational 88-85-90 51st10/18-19 Lehigh Invitational 81-86 T53rd3/30-31 Wildcat Invitational 77-73 T24th4/4 Met Intercollegiate 82-84 T33rd4/5-6 Lafayette Invitational 80-76 T49th4/13-14 Saint Francis Invitational 74-77-73 T17th4/25-26 Patriot League Championship 82-82-82 44th

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COHEN, WADDELL NAMED TO PATRIOT LEAGUE 25TH ANNIVERSARY TEAM

Patriot League champion golfers Andrew Cohen ‘10 and Charlie Waddell ‘07 were selected to represent Bucknell on the Patriot League’s 25th Anniversary Men’s Golf Team. Two of the most outstanding linksmen in school history, Cohen and Waddell were both four-time All-Patriot League selections who guided the Bison to league titles and NCAA Tournament appearances.

Waddell was the Patriot League champion and Golfer of the Year in both 2005 and 2006, and he remains the only two-time medalist in league history. In his four years at Bucknell, Waddell finished sixth, first, first and third at the Patriot League Championship, and he was the No. 1 player on title-winning teams in 2006 and 2007.

Waddell shot 67-71-71 for a then league-record 54-hole score of 209 (-1) at the 2005 Patriot League Championship. His spectacular birdie on the 17th hole of the final round at the Bucknell Golf Club sent him to a one-stroke victory over teammate Ben Pellicani. One year later at the U.S. Naval Academy Golf Course, Waddell compiled a 3-under-par 210 (69-70-71) to repeat as champion by a whopping 10 strokes, while sending the Bison to their very first Patriot League title in the sport of men’s golf, and their first NCAA team appearance since 1961. He settled for a third-place individual finish as a senior in 2007, but his final-round 68 helped clinch a second-straight team championship and NCAA appearance.

A nominee for the prestigious Byron Nelson Award, Waddell graduated as the school record-holder for season (73.4) and career (74.9) scoring average. He won four career tournaments and was runner-up four times. Following graduation, Waddell has continued to play competitive golf as both a profes-sional and amateur.

Waddell and Cohen were teammates for one year, as Cohen finished T-4th en route to Patriot League Co-Rookie of the Year honors during the 2007 champion-ship run. Like Waddell, Cohen would go on to post four straight top-10 finishes at the Patriot League Championship, including a record-setting victory in 2009. Playing at the West Point Golf Club, Cohen shot 71-68-69 for a tournament-record 208 total, eclipsing Waddell’s mark by one stroke. He also helped Bucknell come from well behind on the final day to surpass Army and Navy to capture its third Patriot League Tournament in four years.

Cohen’s 208 remains the Patriot League Championship scoring record, and his 72.4 stroke average in the fall of 2009 is still the school record. He won four career tournaments and finished second twice.

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Individual65 Ben Pellicani, PLC at Bucknell, 4/23/0566 Will Bachman, Colgate Invitational, 9/12/1066 Andrew Cohen, Lafayette Invitational, 4/11/1066 Andrew Wallisch, Bucknell Invit., 9/18/0966 Patrick Yingling, Bucknell Invit., 9/16/0566 Chick Wagner, vs. Juniata, 5/9/7566 Bob Kotz, vs. Elizabethtown, 4/26/6667 Peter Scialabba, Binghamton Invit., 10/5/1467 Jeff Pike, Bucknell Invit., 9/12/0867 Rahul Desai, Bucknell Invit., 9/14/0767 Charlie Waddell, Bucknell Invit., 9/15/0667 Charlie Waddell, PLC at Bucknell, 4/23/0567 Alex Dolle, St. Peter’s Invitational, 4/20/0468 Jubal Early, Donald Ross Invitational, 10/12/1568 D.J. Magee, Donald Ross Invitational, 10/12/1568 Jon Hartman, Bucknell Invitational, 9/17/1068 Brian Bartow, Bucknell Invitational, 9/18/0968 Andrew Cohen, Bucknell Invit., 9/18/0968 Ben Mattingly, Bucknell Invit., 9/18/0968 Andew Cohen, PLC at Army, 4/25/0968 Ben Mattingly, Bucknell Invit., 9/14/0768 Charlie Waddell, PLC at Bucknell, 4/22/0768 Kyle Moran, Bucknell Invitational, 9/17/0568 Nick Leibowitz, PLC at Bucknell, 4/15/0068 Chick Wagner, vs. Cornell/Lafayette, 4/22/7669 24 times

Team 18 Holes (Count 4 Scores)276 at Bucknell Invitational, 9/18/09279 at Bucknell Invitational, 9/14/07281 at Bucknell Invitational, 9/17/05282 PL Championship at Bucknell, 4/23/05283 at Bucknell Invitational, 9/16/05285 at Army Invitational, 10/6/13285 at Bucknell Invitational, 9/17/10286 at Donald Ross Invitational, 10/12/15286 at Joe Agee Invitatonal, 10/11/09286 at Bucknell Invitational, 9/12/08286 at Bucknell Invitational, 9/13/08286 at Bucknell Invitational, 9/14/07286 PL Championship at Bucknell, 4/23/05289 at Bucknell Invitational, 9/15/12289 at Bucknell Invitational, 9/16289 at Lafayette Invitational, 4/11/10289 at Bucknell Invitational, 9/16/06290 3 times

Team 36 Holes (Count 4 Scores)565 (279-286) at Bucknell Invitational, 9/14/07567 (291-276) at Bucknell Invitational, 9/18/09568 (286-282) at Patriot League Champ., 4/23/05572 (286-286) at Bucknell Invitational, 9/12-13/08578 (293-285) at Bucknell Invitational, 9/17/10578 (295-283) at Bucknell Invitational, 9/16/05581 (295-286) at Donald Ross Invit., 10/12/15581 (292-289) at Bucknell Invitational, 9/16/11582 (290-292) at Bucknell Invitational, 9/12-13/15582 (290-292) at Wilmington Invit., 4/2/11

Team 54 Holes Count 4 Scores)859 (295-283-281) at Bucknell Invit., 9/16-17/05865 (291-276-298) at Bucknell Invit., 9/18-19/09867 (279-286-302) at Bucknell Invit., 9/14-15/07867 (286-282-299) at PL Champ., 4/23-24/05872 (292-289-291) at Bucknell Invit., 9/16-17/11874 (295-286-293) at Donald Ross Inv., 10/12-13/15878 (293-285-300) at Bucknell Invit., 9/17-18/10879 (298-292-289) at Bucknell Invit., 9/15-16/06883 (291-297-295) at PL Champ., 4/21-22/07884 (295-297-292) at PL Champ., 4/25-26/09

Team 18 Holes (Count 5 Scores)365 vs. Juniata, 5/9/75374 vs. Rutgers/Colgate, 4/17/76376 vs. Lafayette/West Chester, 4/17/81377 vs. Army, 4/21/78377 at Susquehanna, 4/15/76377 vs. Delaware, 4/14/72377 vs. Cornell, 4/24/73

YEAR-BY-YEAR LOW SCORING AVERAGE

Year Golfer .................................Average1972 (spring) Dan Stetz .............................................77.21973 (spring) David Maier ........................................77.51974 (spring) Frank Root ..........................................76.21975 (spring) Chick Wagner ....................................73.81976 (spring) Chick Wagner ....................................76.11977 (spring) Tod Pike ...............................................78.01978 (spring) Doug Stock ........................................77.11979 (spring) Dave Richards ....................................77.11980 (spring) Dave Richards ....................................75.41981 (spring) Rob Wagner........................................77.11982 (spring) Bill Francis ...........................................80.61983 (spring) Bill Francis ...........................................79.41983 (fall) Erik Hagar............................................78.21984 (spring) Erik Hagar............................................80.51984 (fall) Ken Seibold ........................................78.01985 (spring) Ken Seibold ........................................79.51985 (fall) Pat Moylan ..........................................78.31986 (spring) Ken Seibold .........................................78.31986 (fall) Tom DeRigo ........................................77.71987 (spring) Ken Seibold .........................................77.21987 (fall) Pat Moylan ..........................................79.81988 (spring) John Shmerler ....................................79.01988 (fall) Jon Ingham .........................................80.11989 (spring) Jon Ingham .........................................81.51989 (fall) Jon Ingham .........................................81.31990 (spring) Jon Ingham .........................................78.61990 (fall) Don Hansen ........................................81.11991 (spring) Don Hansen ........................................81.81991 (fall) Don Hansen ........................................80.51992 (spring) Doug Dollenberg ..............................79.31992 (fall) Doug Dollenberg ..............................78.71993 (spring) Doug Dollenberg ..............................80.81993 (fall) Doug Dollenberg ..............................78.61994 (spring) Doug Dollenberg ..............................78.3

1994 (fall) Josh Hartman .....................................77.71995 (spring) Jeff Graf ................................................80.11995 (fall) Jeff Graf ................................................78.21996 (spring) Jeff Graf ................................................79.91996 (fall) Josh Hartman .....................................78.81997 (spring) Josh Hartman .....................................76.81997 (fall) Josh Hartman .....................................75.61998 (spring) Todd Schneider .................................80.21998 (fall) Todd Schneider .................................75.71999 (spring) Mark Rylak ...........................................80.81999 (fall) Ken Kosteva ........................................77.52000 (spring) Nick Leibowitz ...................................75.72000 (fall) Jimmy Freeman .................................74.42001(spring) Jimmy Freeman .................................77.02001 (fall) Nick Leibowitz ...................................77.32002 (spring) Nick Leibowitz ...................................75.62002 (fall) Abbie Valentine .................................76.32003 (spring) Tom Lane .............................................78.42003 (fall) Abbie Valentine .................................74.92004 (spring) Charlie Waddell .................................77.52004 (fall) Charlie Waddell .................................74.32005 (spring) Charlie Waddell .................................75.22005 (fall) Patrick Yingling ..................................74.02006 (spring) Ben Pellicani .......................................74.62006 (fall) Charlie Waddell .................................73.42007 (spring) Charlie Waddell .................................73.82007 (fall) Rahul Desai .........................................72.92008 (spring) Keita Aoki.............................................75.42008 (fall) Andrew Cohen ...................................75.32009 (spring) Andrew Cohen ...................................74.92009 (fall) Andrew Cohen ...................................72.42010 (spring) Andrew Cohen ...................................74.22010 (fall) Jon Hartman .......................................73.12011 (spring) Jon Hartman .......................................76.32011 (fall) Jon Hartman .......................................75.42012 (spring) Peter Scialabba ..................................76.82012 (fall) Dan Bernard .......................................74.42013 (spring) Schuyler Stitzer ..................................76.32013 (fall) Zach Pogust ........................................74.92014 (spring) Schuyler Stitzer ..................................75.42014 (fall) Peter Scialabba ..................................76.12015 (spring) Daniel Levin ........................................75.72015 (fall) Connor O’Brien ..................................74.2

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1991Course: Seven Oaks G.C. (Hamilton, N.Y.)Team Champion: Army (311-326--637)Bucknell Finish: 4th (332-344--676)Bucknell Individuals: T7. Don Hansen (83-82--165); 9. Glen Hertzberg (80-86--166); 20. Dave Fries (87-88--175); T24. Doug Dollenberg (84-94--178); T24. Mike Smigie (85-93--178); T34. Chris Curti (99-88--187).

1992Course: West Point (N.Y.) G.C.Team Champion: Army (290-295-291--896)Bucknell Finish: 5th (316-308-322--946)Bucknell Individuals: T14. Don Hansen (76-75-80--231); T14. Doug Dollenberg (76-75-80--231); T18. Dave Fries (81-73-83--237); T34. Marc Shaffer (84-90-79--253); T36. Jim Foard (83-88-85--256); 38. Chris Curti (86-85-86--257).

1993Course: U.S. Naval Academy G.C. (Annapolis, Md.)Team Champion: Army (312-322-306--940)Bucknell Finish: 4th (330-313-329--972)Bucknell Individuals: 6. Doug Dollenberg (79-76-81--236); T12. Dave Fries (83-78-83--244); T14. Paul Gregory (87-76-82--245); T23. Jeff Graf (84-87-83--254); 27. Drew Smith (92-83-84--259); T28. Marc Shaffer (84-88-88--260).

1994Course: Bucknell G.C. (Lewisburg, Pa.)Team Champion: Army (307-312-319--938)Bucknell Finish: 3rd (311-322-328--961)Bucknell Individuals: 2. Doug Dollenberg (76-78-80--234); 14. Jeff Graf (78-85-81--244); T15. Paul Gregory (78-79-88--245); T19. Don Hansen (79-80-89--248); T32. Tommy Martin (83-89-91--263); T40. Mark McGinly (90-101-79--270).

1994 (Championship Moved to Fall Season)Course: Seven Oaks G.C. (Hamilton, N.Y.)Team Champion: Army (309-299-322--930)Bucknell Finish: 3rd (302-315-328--945)Bucknell Individuals: 6. Jeff Graf (76-76-82--234); T11. Josh Hartman (73-79-88--240); T11. Eric Shortz (75-83-82--240); T15. Paul Gregory (78-77-87--242); 18. Marc Shaffer (78-84-82--244); T28. Tommy Martin (88-88-82--258).

1995Course: U.S. Naval Academy G.C. (Annapolis, Md.)Team Champion: Army (309-300-302--911)Bucknell Finish: 5th (329-317-321--967)Bucknell Individuals: 13. Jeff Graf (77-83-76--236); T20. Josh Hartman (81-78-85--244); T22. Bryan Sun (86-77-83--246); T30. Tony Calandra (90-81-80--251); 33. Jim Ofria (85-86-84--255); 34. Eric Shortz (94-81-82--257).

1996Course: Saucon Valley G.C. (Bethlehem, Pa.)Team Champion: Lehigh (318-310-307--935)Bucknell Finish: 3rd (322-314-318--954)Bucknell Individuals: 4. Josh Hartman (81-79-75--235); T5. Bryan Sun (77-77-82--236); Todd Schneider (84-76-83--243); Mark McGinly (80-85-80--245); Eric Shortz (87-82-81--250); Tony Calandra (87-82-83--252).

1997Course: West Point (N.Y.) G.C.Team Champion: Lehigh (297-299-300--896)Bucknell Finish: 5th (316-296-305--917)Bucknell Individuals: T6. Josh Hartman (80-70-74--224); 12. Todd Schneider (78-75-75--228); T19. Tony Calandra (80-77-77--234); T19. Ken Kosteva (81-74-79--234); T30. Mark Rylak (82-78-81--241); 40. Brad Borman (78-86-89--253).

1998Course: Seven Oaks G.C. (Hamilton, N.Y.)Team Champion: Navy (302-294-298--894)Bucknell Finish: T3rd (315-309-303--927)Bucknell Individuals: 6. Todd Schneider (77-75-75--227); T16. Tony Calandra (83-75-76--234); T18. Ken Kosteva (77-82-76--235); 23. Tom Marks (84-78-76--238); 30. Mark Rylak (78-81-85--244); 33. Nick Leibowitz (87-82-80--249).

2000 (Championship Moved Back to Spring Season)Course: Bucknell G.C. (Lewisburg, Pa.)Team Champion: Navy (305-307-299--911)Bucknell Finish: 2nd (299-305-310--914)Bucknell Individuals: 2. Ken Kosteva (74-72-74--220); 11. Jimmy Freeman (76-78-76--230); 19. David Horton (81-74-83--238); T33. Nick Perini (85-81-85--251); 37. L.J. Petroni (85-86-86--257); Nick Leibowitz (68-DQ-77--DQ).2001Course: U.S. Naval Academy G.C. (Annapolis, Md.)Team Champion: Navy (298-298-293--889)Bucknell Finish: 4th (299-317-301--917)Bucknell Individuals: 5. Jimmy Freeman (75-77-70--222); T9. Nick Leibowitz (74-79-77--230); T12. Ken Kosteva (74-82-75--231); T23. Charles Markey (76-80-81--237); T25. Scott Leeder (78-81-79--238); 38. David Horton (85-83-83--251).

2002Course: West Point (N.Y.) G.C.Team Champion: Army (271-292-284--847)Bucknell Finish: 5th (300-306-301--907)Bucknell Individuals: T11. Abbie Valentine (71-74-77--222); T11. Scott Leeder (73-80-69--222); T22. Nick Leibowitz (77-76-77--230); T28. Dan Gale (79-76-79--234); 42. Charles Markey (85-86-78--249); 45. Alex Dolle (82-82-89--253).

2003Course: Saucon Valley G.C. (Bethlehem, Pa.)Team Champion: Navy (297-290-291--878)Bucknell Finish: 5th (319-310-309--938)Bucknell Individuals: T8. Tom Lane (79-75-74--228); T11. Abbie Valentine (74-82-74--230); T17. Alex Dolle (78-74-83--235); 33. Ben Pellicani (90-79-79--248); 40. Chris Martinez (89-85-82--256); T45. Brian Troast (88-89-88--265).

2004Course: Seven Oaks G.C. (Hamilton, N.Y.)Team Champion: Army (320-302-308--930)Bucknell Finish: 4th (319-311-316--946)Bucknell Individuals: 6. Charlie Waddell (80-78-75--233); 12. Tom Lane (81-78-78--237); T13. Ben Pellicani (79-79-80--238); T13. Patrick Yingling (79-76-83--238); T28. Abbie Valentine (83-80-84--247); T36. Alex Dolle (86-84-84--254).

2005Course: Bucknell G.C. (Lewisburg, Pa.)Team Champion: Army (284-283-293--860)Bucknell Finish: 2nd (286-282-299--867)Bucknell Individuals: 1. Charlie Waddell (67-71-71--209); 2. Ben Pellicani (71-65-74--210); T16. Keita Aoki (74-73-79--226); T16. Kyle Moran (75-75-76--226); T30. Tom Lane (74-79-78--231); T30. Patrick Yingling (79-73-79--231).

2006Course: U.S. Naval Academy G.C. (Annapolis, Md.)Team Champion: Bucknell (299-298-299--896)Bucknell Individuals: 1. Charlie Waddell (69-70-71--210); 11. Ben Pellicani (77-76-78--231); T12. Kyle Moran (77-76-80--233); T20. Rahul Desai (76-79-80--235); T22. Patrick Yingling (87-76-73--236); T29. Keita Aoki (85-80-77--242).

2007Course: Bucknell G.C. (Lewisburg, Pa.)Team Champion: Bucknell (291-297-295--883)Bucknell Individuals: 3. Charlie Waddell (74-73-68--215); T4. Andrew Cohen (72-74-74--220); T6. Keita Aoki (73-76-73--222); T19. Rahul Desai (72-76-80--228); T30. Kyle Moran (75-74-83--232); T32. Stuart Lindgren (76-77-80--233).

2008Course: Saucon Valley C.C. (Bethlehem, Pa.)Team Champion: Navy (311-307-307--925)Bucknell Individuals: 4. Rahul Desai (79-74-78--231); 6. Andrew Cohen (80-73-82--235); 16. Stuart Lindgren (82-80-80--242); T17. Ben Mattingly (81-81-81--243); T17. Brian Bartow (89-76-78--243); 19. Keita Aoki (83-80-81--252).

2009Course: West Point (N.Y.) G.C.Team Champion: Bucknell (295-297-292--884)Bucknell Individuals: 1. Andrew Cohen (71-68-69--208); T9. Brian Bartow (77-76-74--227); T11. Ben Mattingly (79-76-73--228); T18. Will Bachman (69-81-81--231); T20. Andrew Wallisch (80-77-76--233); 36. Parker Phillips (78-83-83--244).

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2010Course: Seven Oaks G.C. (Hamilton, N.Y.)Team Champion: Lafayette (303-295-304--902)Bucknell Finish: 5th (308-302-307)Bucknell Individuals: T10. Andrew Cohen (77-77-75--229); Ryan Schneiter (74-78-77--229); T17. Brian Bartow (79-73-78--230); T28. Ben Mattingly (80-79-77--236); 30. Will Bachman (78-76-85--239); 31. Jeff Pike (81-76-83--240).

2011Course: U.S. Naval Academy G.C. (Annapolis, Md.)Team Champion: Army (293-287-290--870)Bucknell Finish: T5th (300-305-295--900)Bucknell Individuals: T13. Schuyler Stitzer (75-76-72--223); 16. Jon Hartman (75-78-72--225); T17. Will Bachman (73-73-80--226); T22. Parker Phillips (77-79-74--230); T26. Ben Mattingly (77-78-77--232); T35. Dan Bernard (79-82-78-- 239).

2012Course: Bucknell G.C. (Lewisburg, Pa.)Team Champion: Navy (288-290-300--878)Bucknell Finish: 4th (293-293-306--892)Bucknell Individuals: 2. Peter Scialabba (69-72-76--217); T16. Dan Bernard (74-70-83--227); T19. Schuyler Stitzer (75-76-77--228); T19. J.J. Szmadzinski (79-75-74--228); T32. Jon Hartman (75-83-79--237); T39. Will Bachman (77-85-79--241).

2013Course: Saucon Valley C.C. (Bethlehem, Pa.)Team Champion: Lehigh (299-296-303--898)Bucknell Finish: 4th (307-312-310--925)Bucknell Individuals: T4. Schuyler Stitzer (72-77-77--226); 16. Dan Bernard (76-79-79--234); T18. Zach Pogust (82-81-74--237); T18. Billy Wright (80-77-80--237); T30. Peter Scialabba (79-81-85--245); T32. Thomas Walter (81-79-86--246).

2014Course: West Point G.C. (West Point, N.Y.)Team Champion: Loyola (287-283-291--861)Bucknell Finish: 5th (306-299-297--902)Bucknell Individuals: T11. Schuyler Stitzer (75-72-75--222); T21. Peter Scialabba (75-74-80--229); 24. John Edler (77-82-72--231); T27. Zach Pogust (79-75-79--233); T36. D.J. Magee (84-80-74--238); T36. Thomas Walter (84-78-76--238).

2015Course: Seven Oaks G.C. (Hamilton, N.Y.)Team Champion: Loyola (287-281-294--862)Bucknell Finish: 7th (311-305-313--929)Bucknell Individuals: T20. John Edler (77-76-77--230); T20. Peter Scialabba (77-76-77--230); T22. Daniel Levin (80-74-77--231); T37. D.J. Magee (77-79-83--239); 44. C.J. Zachary (82-82-82--246); 45. Zachary Melnick (85-82-82--249).

BUCKNELL PL TOURNAMENT RECORDS Team IndividualLow 18 282 (2005) 65 (Ben Pellicani, 2005)Low 36* 568 (2005) 136 (Ben Pellicani, 2005)Low 54 867 (2005) 208 (Andrew Cohen, 2009)Best Finish 1st (‘06, ‘07, ‘09) 1st (Charlie Waddell, 2005, 2006)*First 36 holes 1st (Andrew Cohen, 2009)

EAST COAST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

1975Course: Host Farm (Lancaster, Pa.)Team Champion: Temple (386-376--762)Bucknell Finish: T3rd (385-384--769)Bucknell Individuals: T7. Tod Pike (76-77--153); T7. Chick Wagner (77-76--153); Mike Helffrich (80-75--155); Tom Meredith (75-80--155); Bruce Firm (80-77--157); Frank Root (78-79--157); Jack Fitzgibbons (79-79--158). 1976Course: Host Farm (Lancaster, Pa.)Team Champion: Delaware (780)Bucknell Finish: 5th (793)Bucknell Individuals: Chick Wagner (73-80--153); Tod Pike (74-86--160); Bruce Firm (77-83--160); Glen Grove (76-85--161); Doug Stock (79-84--163); Frank Root (84-83--167); Wes Castles (85-84--169).

1977Course: Concord C.C. (Concordville, Pa.)Team Champion: Delaware (378-394--772)Bucknell Finish: 6th (414-412--826)Bucknell Individuals: T9. Tod Pike (76-81--157); Doug Stock (86-77--163); Dave Ludwick (82-86--168); Wes Castles (87-82--169); Mike Chutz (85-86--171); Jon Barsky (85-91--176); Dick Roth (89-94--183).

1978Course: Concord C.C. (Concordville, Pa.)Team Champion: Temple (398-380--778)Bucknell Finish: 3rd (409-388--797)Bucknell Individuals: 3. Mike Chutz (78-74--152); T13. Doug Stock (84-75--159); 18. Rob Wagner (82-80--162); T19. Dave Ludwick (86-77--163); T24. Frank Brown (80-84--164); Dick Roth (85-82--167); Wes Castles (86-82--168).

1979Course: Concord C.C. (Concordville, Pa.)Team Champion: Temple (390-386--776)Bucknell Finish: 4th (398-406--804)Bucknell Individuals: 5. Dave Richards (76-78--154); 8. Rob Wagner (74-84--158); T9. Doug Stock (81-78--159); T18. Mike Stoyla (83-80--163); T41. Jeff Buley (84-87--171); T41. Bob Williams (84-87--171); T48. Kevin Forrest (87-86--143).

1980Course: Concord C.C. (Concordville, Pa.)Team Champion: Temple (378-384--762)Bucknell Finish: 4th (404-390--794)Bucknell Individuals: T10. Dave Richards (78-78--156); T13. Rick Cramer (83-75--158); T15. Kevin Forrest (79-80--159); T18. Rob Wagner (82-78--160); T22. Mike Stoyla (82-79--161); T28. Bill Francis (84-80--164); T43. Bob Williams (85-82--167).

1981Course: The Brantwood G.C. (Elkton, Md.)Team Champion: Temple (361-366--727)Bucknell Finish: 6th (398-379--777)Bucknell Individuals: 6. Rob Wagner (73-75--148); T15. Peter Orr (77-75--152); T32. Mike Stoyla (80-78--158); T40. Kevin High (86-74--160); T45. Bill Francis (80-82--162); T54. Jeff Buley (87-77--164); T73. Bob Craig (95-81--176).

1982Course: Old York Road C.C. (Ambler, Pa.)Team Champion: American (393-380--773)Bucknell Finish: 5th (406-408--814)Bucknell Individuals: 7. Bill Francis (76-78--154); T14. Kevin Forrest (79-81--160); T20. John Stasko (80-82--162); T37. Kevin High (85-82--167); T54. Bob Craig (86-87--173); T54. Mike Stoyla (88-85--173); 64. Rick Cramer (92-85--177).

1983Course: Cranbury (N.J.) C.C.Team Champion: Towson State (394-394--788)Bucknell Finish: 6th (415-398--813)Bucknell Individuals: T6. Bill Francis (81-75--156); T9. John Stasko (80-77--157); T25. Ed Wostbrook (83-81--164); T36. Tim Dickens (82-84--166); T47. John Delaney (89-81--170); 58. Bob Craig (91-85--176); T60. Tim Shook (91-87--178).

1984Course: Cranbury (N.J.) C.C.Team Champion: American (400-387--787)Bucknell Finish: 3rd (410-393--803)Bucknell Individuals: T5. Tom DiRigo (80-79--159); T5. Tom Collins (78-81--159); T11. Erik Hagar (84-77--161); T20. Ken Seibold (86-78--164); T20. Steve Antenucci (82-82--164); John Delaney (87-80--167); Tim Dickens (80-79--169).

1985Course: Oak Hill G.C. (Milford, N.J.)Team Champion: Delaware (320-336--656)Bucknell Finish: 3rd (330-340--670)Bucknell Individuals: T7. Erik Hagar (79-85--164); 10. Tom DiRigo (82-84--166); T13. Ken Seibold (86-83--169); T21. Tom Dickens (83-91--174); T28. Steve Antenucci (89-88--177).

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1986Course: Saucon Valley C.C. (Bethlehem, Pa.)Team Champion: Delaware (328-317--645)Bucknell Finish: 3rd (328-330--658)Bucknell Individuals: 2. Ken Seibold (79-77--156); T9. Steve Antenucci (79-85--164); T15. Erik Hagar (85-83--168); 20. Pat Moylan (85-86--171); 21. Tom DeRigo (87-85--172).

1987Course: Pocono Manor (Pa.) G.C. Team Champion: Bucknell (313-310--623)Bucknell Individuals: T1. Scott Spangenberg (78-73--151); 4. Pat Moylan (78-78--156); T6. Ken Seibold (80-78--158); T10. Tom DiRigo (78-82--160); T10. Jon Ingham (79-81--160).

1988Course: Saucon Valley C.C. (Bethlehem, Pa.)Team Champion: Delaware (314-316--630)Bucknell Finish: 3rd (325-332--657)Bucknell Individuals: 6. John Schmerler (76-86--162); T7. Scott Paris (82-81--163); T10. Scott Spangenberg (84-81--165); T12. John Ingham (83-84--167); T27. Pat Moylan (89-92--181).

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1989Course: Saucon Valley C.C. (Bethlehem, Pa.)Team Champion: Delaware (323-329--652)Bucknell Finish: 3rd (351-335--686)Bucknell Individuals: 5. Jon Ingham (82-82--164); Pat Moylan (85-87--172); Michael Smigie (91-85--176); Scott Spangenberg (93-90--183); Scott Paris (95-81--176).

1990Course: Pocono Manor (Pa.) G.C. Team Champion: Lehigh (304*)Bucknell Finish: 3rd (317)Bucknell Individuals: 2. John Ingham (74); T6. Mike Smigie (77); T12. David Fries (79); Scott Miller (87); Tim Levy (92). * Final round cancelled due to fog.

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CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY1956Course: American Legion C.C. (Mt. Union, Pa.)Team Champion: Bucknell (655)Bucknell Individuals: Ken Bensen (163); Jim Ladd (163); Stan Jackson (168); Bill Walliser (171).

1957Course: American Legion C.C. (Mt. Union, Pa.)Team Champion: Bucknell (318-308--626)Bucknell Individuals: 1. John Dunn (73-76--149); Bob Miller (81-76--157); Jim Ladd (83-75--158); Dave Doane (81-81--162).

1958Course: American Legion C.C. (Mt. Union, Pa.)Team Champion: Lehigh (335-333--668)Bucknell Finish: DQBucknell Individuals: T14. Jerry Lindholm (83-84--167); T29. Dick Bartholomew (85-89--174); T66. John McDonald (101-91--192); Bill Curtiss (80-DQ).

1959Course: DuPont C.C. (Newark, Del.)Team Champion: Bucknell (320-320--640)Bucknell Individuals: 1. Bob Etzweiler (74-80--154); 5. Bob Schad (159); 10. Bill Curtiss (83-80--163); 12. Jerry Lindholm (80-84--164).

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The 1959 MAC championship team

1960Course: DuPont C.C. (Newark, Del.)Team Champion: Bucknell (330*)Bucknell Individuals: T2. Bob Etzweiler (79); 5. Bill Curtiss (81); T7. Bob Schad (84); T13. Jerry Lindholm (86). * Final round cancelled due to rain.

1961Course: Irem Temple C.C. (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)Team Champion: Bucknell (324-323--647)Bucknell Individuals: T5. Bob Etzweiler (80-77--157); 10. Curt Mull (80-81--161); 11. Jerry Singer (81-82--163); Bob Schad (83-83--166).

1962Course: Fox Hill C.C. (Exeter, Pa.)Team Champion: Rutgers (323-324--647)Bucknell Finish: 2nd (331-319--650)Bucknell Individuals: 2. Curt Mull (77-76--153); 8. Pete Sang (80-79--159); T35. James Dunn (88-80--168); T50. Jerry Singer (86-84--170).

1963Course: Oak Terrace C.C. (Philadelphia, Pa.)Team Champion: St. Joseph’s (320-313--633)Bucknell Finish: 6th (320-343--663)Bucknell Individuals: 3. Larry Kash (77-78--155); Don Mothner (80-85--165); Leon Weiss (79-87--166); Ralph Lerner (84-93--177).

1964Course: Susquehanna Valley C.C. (Selinsgrove, Pa.)Team Champion: St. Joseph’s (641)Bucknell Finish: 8th (336-334--670)Bucknell Individuals: Jim Dunn (78-86--164); Larry Kash (81-84--165); Marty Farber (91-76--167); Ralph Lerner (86-88--174).

1965Course: Cavaliers C.C. (Wilmington, Del.)Team Champion: Dickinson (323-310--633)Bucknell Finish: DQ (324-320--644)Bucknell Individuals: T5. Marty Farber (79-79--158); Lowell Watson (82-78--160); Jim Dunn (82-80--162); Jay Fuller (81-83--164).

1966Course: Saucon Valley C.C. (Bethlehem, Pa.)Team Champion: Lehigh (338-334--672)Bucknell Finish: 3rd (352-338--690)Bucknell Individuals: 2. Ted Turner (77-86--163); Bob Kotz (83-84--167); Marty Farber (92-83--175); Lowell Watson (100-85--185).

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1967Course: Bedford Springs C.C. (Huntingdon, Pa.)Team Champion: Bucknell (328-324--652)Bucknell Individuals: T7. Bob Kotz (81-79--160); T16. Ted Turner (82-81--163); T19. Bob Cheek (83-81--164); T24. Lowell Watson (82-83--165).

1968Course: Williamsport (Pa.) C.C.Team Champion: Temple (324-314--638)Bucknell Finish: 2nd (325-314--639)Bucknell Individuals: T3. Bob Kotz (78-76--154); T8. Bob Cheek (82-75--157); T42. George Benson (81-83--164); T42. Bob Gray (84-80--164).

1969Course: N/A (hosted by Wilkes College)Team Champion: Delaware (660)Bucknell Finish: 6th (663)Bucknell Individuals: Bob Cheek (84-83--167); Steve Huston (85-84--169); Doc Riemer (79-83--162); Bob Gray (88-77--165).

1970Course: Washingtonian C.C. (Washington, D.C.)Team Champion: American (394-393--797)Bucknell Finish: 3rd (399-397--796)Bucknell Individuals: 9. Doc Riemer (83-73--156); T13. Ken Solar (78-80--158); T15. Marty Erb (77-82--159); T20. Dan Stetz (82-79--161); T23. Steve Huston (83-79--162); T26. Dave Maier (83-80--163); T32. Mark Reddy (79-86--165).

Brian Bartow

1971Course: Sharon Country Club (Trenton, N.J.)Team Champion: Gettysburg (396-392--788)Bucknell Finish: 5th (405-401--806)Bucknell Individuals: T6. Dan Stetz (79-77--156); T9. Dave Maier (82-76--158); T21. Greg Mordas (80-81--161); T36. Mark Reddy (86-78--164); T53. George Farrentelli (80-87--167); T64. Mickey Sinkus (85-85--170); 65. Ray Douglass (84-87--171).

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1973Course: Host Farm (Lancaster, Pa.)Team Champion: Bucknell (392-392--784)Bucknell Individuals: 2. Dan Stetz (73-78--151); T9. Dave Meier (81-76--157); T9. Chick Wagner (79-78--157); Greg Mordas (80-79--159); Mike Helffritch (80-80--160); Mickey Sinkus (80-83--163); Frank Root (81-85--166).

1974Course: Host Farm (Lancaster, Pa.)Team Champion: Temple (375-371--746)Bucknell Finish: 2nd (379-383--762)Bucknell Individuals: T6. Mickey Sinkus (77-75--152); T6. George Ferrantelli (76-76--152); T10. Frank Root (77-76--153); T10. David Young (74-79--153); Tom Meredith (75-81--156); Chick Wagner (81-77--158); Bruce Firm (86-79--165).

BUCKNELL TEAMS IN THE NCAA TOURNAMENT

1957 NCAA ChampionshipCourse: The Broadmoor G.C. (Colorado Springs, Colo.)Team Champion: Houston (602)Bucknell Finish: 21st (648)Bucknell Individuals: Bob Miller (80-79--159); John Dunn (80-80--160); Jim Ladd (82-79--161); Stan Jackson (82-86--168).

1961 NCAA ChampionshipCourse: Purdue University Course (Lafayette, Ind.)Team Champion: Purdue (584)Bucknell Finish: 25th (640)Bucknell Individuals: Bob Etzweiler (79-71--150), Bob Schad (80-77-157); Curt Mull (83-82--165); Jerry Singer (86-82--168).

2006 NCAA West RegionalCourse: Omni Tucson National (Tucson, Ariz.)Team Champion: Arizona (279-273-275--827), Florida (273-282-272--827)Bucknell Finish: 26th (297-300-312--909)Bucknell Individuals: T95. Ben Pellicani (71-73-78--222); T115. Keita Aoki (75-74-77--226); T131. Charlie Waddell (76-76-79--231); 137. Chas Wagner (75-77-85--237); 140. Kyle Moran (82-80-78--240).

2007 NCAA West RegionalCourse: ASU Karsten G.C. (Tempe, Ariz.)Team Champion: South Carolina (273-269-278--820)Bucknell Finish: 26th (299-299-295--893)Bucknell Individuals: T86. Charlie Waddell (71-73-73--217); T108. Andrew Cohen (73-78-70--221); T118. Brian Bartow (79-72-73--224); 137. Kyle Moran (76-78-79--233); 140. Keita Aoki (87-76-80--243).

2009 NCAA Central RegionalCourse: The Club at Olde Stone (Bowling Green, Ky.)Team Champion: UCLA (292-285-286--863)Bucknell Finish: 14th (317-319-316--952)Bucknell Individuals: T55. Ben Mattingly (78-80-74--232); 66. Andrew Cohen (78-75-85--238); T68. Brian Bartow (77-86-78--241); T71. Ryan Schneiter (86-81-80--247); 73. Andrew Wallisch (84-83-84--251).

BUCKNELL INDIVIDUALS IN THE NCAA TOURNAMENT

Mike Chutz 1978 Hon. Men. All-AmericaBob Etzweiler 1961Bob Kotz 1967Dave Maier 1972Dave Richards 1979 Hon. Men. All-AmericaFrank Root 1974Chick Wagner 1975, 1976Rob Wagner 1979, 1981

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No man played a larger role in solidifying Bucknell’s golf program than Harold Ev-ans, who served the university for more than 70 years until his passing in 2002.

Evans came to Bucknell as caddie master in 1931 and took over as head professional in 1932. After organizing the

school’s club golf team, he became the Bison’s first intercollegiate golf coach in 1939. He won a school-record 144 dual matches during his nearly quarter-century tenure as head coach and was inducted into the Bucknell Athletics Hall of Fame in 1986.

Evans led the Bison to five Middle Atlantic Con-ference championships from 1956-61, and helped two of those teams to the NCAA Tournament.

The beauty of the Bucknell Golf Club is a tribute to Evans and his wife, Mary Louise, who planted countless trees and flowers and shaped the appear-ance of the course through the years, including the expansion from 9 to 18 holes in 1964.

A Bucknellian in the truest sense of the award, Tommy Thompson spent 44 years as either a player, assistant coach or head coach at Bucknell. A three-year starter in baseball and basketball and captain of both teams, Thompson served in the U.S. Army, pitched in the Detroit Tigers system and

coached baseball, basketball, golf and tennis teams at Bucknell until retiring in 2001.

He amassed more than 1,000 victories as a Bison player and coach. He was team captain of the basketball team and led the team in scoring as a senior at 16.3 points per game. Also a star on the baseball diamond, Thompson was named the out-standing athlete in the Class of 1960. From 1967-81 he was head baseball coach, and he helped author one of the greatest turnarounds in Bucknell history in any sport, taking the Bison nine from an 0-15 record in 1968 to a 15-4 mark and a Middle Atlantic Conference title in 1969.

He took over as head golf coach in 1981 and directed the Bison to an impressive 113-27 dual-match record, to go along with seven tournament titles. He was named Patriot League Coach of the Year in 2000.

Thompson was inducted into the Bucknell Athletics Hall of Fame in 1986.

A 2000 Bucknell Athlet-ics Hall of Fame inductee, Brad Tufts served the Bucknell athletic department for over 30 years as either coach or administrator.

He was the men’s golf coach from 1967-75 and led his teams to Middle Atlantic Conference championships in

1967 and 1973. His men’s teams posted an impres-sive 80-38 dual-match record. Tufts became the first-ever coach of the Bucknell women’s golf program in 1998 and retired from coaching, and Bucknell, following the 2000 spring season.

He served in various administrative roles, including sports information director, associate director of public relations, director of information services, assistant and associate director of athlet-ics and interim director of athletics. Tufts received the Lester Jordan Award from the College Sports Information Directors of America in 1998. He is also the 1989 recipient of ECAC-SIDA’s Irving T. Marsh Award and the 2001 recipient of ECAC-SIDA’s Bob Kenworthy Good Person Award.

He will not be eligible for the Bucknell Athletics Hall of Fame until 2017, but Charlie Waddell is a good bet to one day join these elite ranks.

A 2007 graduate, Wad-dell is arguably the finest golfer in Bucknell annals. He won Patriot League

championships in 2005 and 2006, making him the only player in league history to win the league title twice. He also finished sixth in 2004 and third in 2007, giving him four All-PL plaques. Waddell won four career tournaments and helped Bucknell to back-to-back Patriot League team championships in 2006 and 2007, leading to NCAA Regional berths both years.

Waddell, who graduated as the school re-cord-holder for season (73.4) and career (74.9) scoring average, was also an outstanding stu-dent at Bucknell. He was an ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District selection and was a nomi-nee for the Byron Nelson Award, presented to the top golfer in the nation who also demonstrates good sportsmanship and citizenship.

Bob Etzweiler is still re-membered as one of Buck-nell’s top golfers, and he oc-cupied the No. 1 or 2 position on Bison squads that captured three straight Middle Atlantic Conference championships. Etzweiler won the MAC indi-vidual title in 1959, tied for second in 1960 and placed

fifth in 1961. He qualified for the NCAA Championship dur-

ing his senior campaign and became one of only five eastern players to qualify for the match-play field of 64. The York, Pa., native was also selected to play in the East-West Match at that tournament. In an era when virtually all of the competition was in match-play format, Etzweiler had a career dual-match record of 23-10-1 and was 18-3-1 against MAC opponents.

He helped lead Bucknell to a 25-9 record during his career, including a school-record 10-2 record in 1961. Etzweiler, who in 2003 became just the second golfer to be inducted into the Bucknell Athletics Hall of Fame, later won numerous amateur titles in the York area.

Chick Wagner, a 1984 Bucknell Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee, played in the 1975 and 1976 NCAA Golf Champi-onships and was winner of the 1975 ECAC Fall Championship. Co-captain of the 1975 and 1976 Bucknell teams, Wagner helped lead the Bison to the 1973 Middle Atlantic Confer-

ence championship and to second place in the 1974 Eastern Championship.

He was on the Bucknell team that traveled to Scotland in 1973 for the St. Andrews International Intercollegiate Championship. A member of teams that had a combined 35-18 record in dual matches, Wagner set a school and Bucknell Golf Club com-petitive course record with a round of 66 in 1975, and he set Bucknell scoring records with a 73.8 season average (1975) and 76.4 career average. The recipient of the Edward W. Pangburn Award, he fin-ished in the top 10 in the conference championship tournament three times and was twice in the top 10 in the Eastern Championship. He was the 1983 champion of Oakmont Country Club.

BUCKNELL GOLF WELL-REPRESENTED IN ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

Harold Evans Bob EtzweilerChick Wagner

Tommy Thompson Brad TuftsCharlie Waddell

HAROLD EVANS CHICK WAGNER BOB ETZWEILER

TOMMY THOMPSON BRAD TUFTS CHARLIE WADDELL

The Bucknell Athletics Hall of Fame was established in 1979 to honor the very best in the history of Bison Athletics. There are now 245 out-standing student-athletes, administrators, coaches and friends of Bucknell whose contributions to Bucknell Athletics are forever preserved in the Hall of Fame, including the five men listed below who were associated with the golf program.

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JUNIOR YEAR• Send a letter expressing interest in Bucknell and the men’s golf pro-gram and fill out the online bio form at BucknellBison.com. Include both academic and golf resumes. Golf bio should include tournaments played, size of field, scores shot and place finish. • Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. Be sure to include them as recipients of ACT and SAT test results. When you receive the test scores, forward them to coach Michael Binney as well.

SUMMER AFTER JUNIOR YEAR• The NCAA prohibits a coach from calling you prior to July 1 after you complete your junior year.• E-mail coach Binney (mwb013@bucknell.edu) your summer tourna-ment schedule.• Make an appointment to visit Bucknell and meet with coach Binney. • Update any SAT or ACT scores.

SENIOR YEAR• Send coach Binney an unofficial copy of your high school transcript, test scores and a list of classes you will be taking during your senior year.• E-mail the coach your fall tournament schedule and results after you play these events.• In October, coach Binney will inform prospective student-athletes of their status as a recruit versus a tryout candidate.• Potential recruits will be invited for an “official visit” to meet team members and experience campus life. • Recruit candidates and tryout candidates should submit applica-tions.• Candidates applying for financial assistance should do so at this time through the Bucknell financial aid office. The department of athletics is not involved in this process.• In November, the top candidates will be offered an admissions spot and a spot on the 10-player men’s golf roster.

CONTACTSAs per NCAA by-law 13.02.3, a contact is any face-to-face encounter between a prospect or the prospect’s parent or legal guardian and an institutional staff member or athletics representative during which any dialogue occurs in excess of an exchange of a greeting. Any such face-to-face encounter that is prearranged or takes place on the grounds of the prospect’s high school, or at the site of organized competition or practice involving the prospect’s high school, preparatory school, two-year college, or all-star team is considered a contact, regardless of the conversation that occurs. We are limited to three off-campus contact days per prospective student-athlete.

INTERVIEWSHead coach Michael Binney strongly encourages all prospective student-athletes to arrange for an on-campus interview with the Admissions Office. If it is not possible to interview on campus, alumni interviews are highly recommended. All interviews should be arranged through the Admissions Office by calling (570) 577-1101.

TELEPHONE CALLSAs per NCAA by-law 13.1.3.1, institutional staff members may not telephone a prospect (or the prospect’s relatives or legal guard-ians) prior to July 1 following the prospect’s completion of the junior year in high school. After July 1, institutional staff members may telephone a prospect once per week (measured Sunday through Saturday). The once-per-week limit applies to the entire institution.

VISITS, OfficialAccording to NCAA by-law 13.7.1.2, a prospect may not make more than five expense-paid visits to NCAA member institutions, regardless of the number of sports in which the prospect is involved. An institution may not provide an expense-paid visit to a prospect who has not presented the institution with a high school (or college) academic transcript and a score from a PSAT, an SAT, a PACTPlus, or an ACT test taken on a national testing date under national testing conditions. Prospects must also be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse in order to make an official visit. The official visit may not exceed 48 hours.

VISITS, UnofficialAccording to NCAA by-law 13.8.1, a prospect may visit an institution’s campus at the prospect’s own expense an unlimited number of times and may make an unofficial visit before the prospect’s senior year in high school.

If a prospective student-athlete and/or parent has any questions, please feel free to call head coach Michael Binney at (570) 577-3075. Best times to reach Coach Binney are between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Also, please feel free to forward any correspon-dence you feel will be helpful in his assessment of a prospective student-athlete.

THE ABC’S OF THE RECRUITING PROCESS

BISON GOLF: LEADERS ON THE COURSE AND IN THE CLASSROOM

Bucknell athletics teams are well-known for their prowess both on the playing fields and in the classroom. The Bison men’s golf team is no exception. In fact, the team had a stellar combined grade-point average of 3.32 in the spring 2015 semester. The following Bison men’s golfers achieved a 3.2 GPA last spring and earned a spot on the 2015 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

NAME MAJOR(s) Nick Geissler Political Science Jack Gregor Undeclared Austin Honigford Mechanical Engineering D.J. Magee Markets, Innovation & Design Peter Scialabba Economics J.B. Thompson Undeclared C.J. Zachary Neuroscience

Patriot LeagueAll-Academic TeamBLAIR McDONALD

USILA Scholar All-AmericanBEN KELLAR

NFHCA All-RegionKELSEY MUCELLI

NWCA All-Academic TeamPAUL PETROV

NCAA QualifierCSCAA Scholar All-American

EMMA LEVENDOSKI

Captial One Academic All-District

DEREK MAURERAcademic All-Patriot League

MARIA CIOFFI

Capital OneAcademic All-American

NSCAA Scholar All-AmericanJESSE KLUG

Capital OneAcademic All-District

AUDREY DOTSON

Capital One Academic All-District

MATT DelMAURO

Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of Year

Field Athlete of YearSOPHIA NNADI

3x NCAA QualifierJOE STOLFI

Patriot League Award of Leadership &

CharacterAMANDA SEIFERT

Honorable Mention All-American

STEFAN ALEKSIC

BUCKNELL BISON ATHLETICSSETTING THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE

Bucknell takes great pride in its commitment to excellence on and off the playing fields. From Presidents’ Cups to Academic All-Americans to gradua-tion rates that are ranked annually in the national top-10, Bucknell is clearly at the head of the class when it comes to upholding the scholar-athlete ideal.

• According to federal data released by the NCAA each fall, Bucknell’s student-athlete graduation rate annually ranks in the top 10 among all Division I institutions. Bucknell has led the nation in graduation rates three times and ranked second in the most recent survey in the fall of 2014.

• All 27 Bison varsity teams easily met the NCAA’s Academic Performance Rate (APR) standards once again last year. In fact, 19 programs boast perfect scores in the four-year rolling average. Bucknell received 19 NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) National Recognition Awards, the second-highest total among all Division I institutions.

• Bucknell has claimed a league-high 139 Patriot League Scholar-Ath-letes of the Year since the league’s inception as an all-sports conference in 1990-91.

• A total of 441 Bison appeared on the Patriot League Academic Hon-or Roll in 2014-15 after recording a GPA of 3.2 or better during their sport’s competition season. Among all BU student-athletes, 319 made the Dean’s List with GPAs of 3.5 or better during the spring 2015 se-mester.

• In addition to the 126 Capital One Academic All-Americans produced since 1970, Bucknell has also claimed 346 Academic All-District honor-ees over the same span, including five in 2014-15.

• Bucknell has earned 101 Patriot League championships in 25 years in the league. In addition, Bucknell has had 129 conference players of the year, 110 PL coaches of the year and a whopping 605 individual league champions from sports such as cross country, track & field, swimming & diving, tennis and golf.

• 26 of Bucknell’s 27 varsity squads posted team GPAs of 3.0 or better in the spring of 2015.

• Bucknell has captured the Patriot League Presidents’ Cup, signifying the league’s all-sports champion, 18 times in the 25-year history of the affiliation, including 14 of the last 18 years.

• Bucknell ranks FIFTH in the nation (to Nebraska, Notre Dame, Penn State and Stanford) in total number of Capital One Academic All-Amer-ica selections with 126.

• A major element in ensuring Bucknell’s commitment to athletics excel-lence is the Kenneth G. Langone Athletics & Recreation Center, which opened fully in 2003. One of the finest collegiate athletics facilities of its kind, the center includes the 4,000-seat Sojka Pavilion, the Olym-pic class Kinney Natatorium, the Krebs Family Fitness Center and the Berger Family Weight Room. A Hall of Fame area, a display of Bucknell’s Medal of Honor recipients, an Academic All-America wall, a sports med-icine suite, modern offices for coaches and staff, and locker room and classroom space are also included in the facility’s layout.

BUCKNELL BISON ATHLETICSA NATIONAL MODEL IN PROMOTING THE SCHOLAR-ATHLETE IDEAL

Bucknell Athletics is first and foremost a student-centered organization, one that strives to be a national leader when it comes to operating by a true scholar-athlete model. At Bucknell, student-athletes’ academic programs are their first priority, and providing a competitive Division I athletics program only advances the mission, values and residential learning goals of the university. To that end, the Department of Athletics and Recreation proactively seeks ways to assist student-athletes in their daily academic pursuits. Below are just some of the student-athlete support programs currently in place.

BUCKNELL BISON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: In 2011-12, the Department of Athletics launched the Bucknell Bison Leadership Academy. This program is designed to help student-athletes learn how to be effective leaders on and off the playing fields. The Leadership Academy features programming and instruction that bridge theory, development and real experiences in an interactive learning environment. Through this endeavor, team leaders can enhance their impact on their teammates’ and their program’s performance immediately and for years to come.

FACULTY ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVE: The faculty athletics representative (FAR) is a member of the faculty or administrative staff who is designated to represent Buck-nell in its relationships with the NCAA and the Patriot League. Bucknell’s FAR is Mitch Chernin, Professor of Biology. The FAR can enhance the student-athlete experience by promoting a balance between academics, athletics and the social lives of student-athletes, which affords them opportunities to enjoy a full range of collegiate experiences.

SIDELINE COACH PROGRAM: This program is a truly unique initiative in Division I college athletics, and it involves the invitation of a member of the faculty, administration, staff or community by one of Bucknell’s 27 varsity teams. The participant has the opportunity to discuss the overall program with the respective coaching staff, including practice preparation and strategy for the upcoming contest. The sideline coach attends a practice session and an actual intercollegiate competition, where he/she is intro-duced to the team and gains rarely seen insight into the relationships that exist between player-coach and player-player. The purpose of the Sideline Coaches Program is to foster a better understanding by the faculty and administration of the roles played by coaches and athletes in the university’s competitive intercollegiate athletic arena.

ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT CENTER: In the Fall of 2005, the Department of Athletics opened a study/computer lab for student-athletes on the concourse level of Sojka Pavilion. The center is outfitted with computers, a laser printer, four television monitors and a projection unit with computer, VCR and DVD player. Additionally, the study lab can be used as a meeting place for group projects, tutorial area or just a secluded and quiet study space before or after practice. In addition, the Department of Athletics owns a number of laptop computers that may be signed out by student-athletes for use on away trips.

STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC): Representatives from each varsity team comprise the SAAC, which is designed to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare, and fostering a positive student-athlete image. The Committee is an invaluable resource for pro-moting communication between athletics administration and student-athletes; promoting communication between athletics and campus-wide administration; providing feedback and insight, as well as soliciting responses into department issues and proposed NCAA legislation; building a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams; organizing community service projects and efforts; creating a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees; serving as a collective voice of campus student-athletes; and disseminating information to the student-athlete body. Among the programs the Bucknell SAAC has undertaken in recent years are regular volunteer trips to the Lewisburg Food Bank, and involvement with the “Orange and Blue goes Green” sustainability program.

BISON GOOD SPORTS: Now in its ninth year, Bison Good Sports is a sportsmanship awareness program designed to promote appropriate fan conduct at all Bison sporting events. Bucknell teams have some of the best fan support in the Patriot League, and we encourage all fans to enthusiastically cheer on the Orange & Blue in a positive manner.

Patriot LeaguePlayer of Year

NICK BYBELBU All-Time Hits Leader

CYDNEE SANDERS

Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of Year

SAM GRINBERGPL Scholar-Athlete of Year

KATIE JESSEE

Patriot League Award of Leadership &

CharacterRYAN FRAZIER

NSCAA Scholar All-RegionCOURTNEY NELSON

Patriot League Indoor Track Athlete of Year

ANDREW GARCIA-GARRISON

NSCAA Scholar All-AmericanCHRIS THORSHEIM

NFHCA All-RegionLIZ WILLS

7x Patriot League Champion7 School Records

PL All-Academic TeamCHRISTIAN LUPICA

Patriot League Player of YearNFCA All-RegionKRISTEN ZAHN

CSCAA Scholar All-AmericanHonorable Mention

LOUIS BEHNEN

Bucknell UniversityPresident’s Award

(graduated with 4.0 GPA)MARGO BOYD

Capital OneAcademic All-District

JOE OGREN

BUCKNELL BISON ATHLETICSA NATIONAL MODEL IN PROMOTING THE SCHOLAR-ATHLETE IDEAL

Bucknell Athletics is first and foremost a student-centered organization, one that strives to be a national leader when it comes to operating by a true scholar-athlete model. At Bucknell, student-athletes’ academic programs are their first priority, and providing a competitive Division I athletics program only advances the mission, values and residential learning goals of the university. To that end, the Department of Athletics and Recreation proactively seeks ways to assist student-athletes in their daily academic pursuits. Below are just some of the student-athlete support programs currently in place.

BUCKNELL BISON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: In 2011-12, the Department of Athletics launched the Bucknell Bison Leadership Academy. This program is designed to help student-athletes learn how to be effective leaders on and off the playing fields. The Leadership Academy features programming and instruction that bridge theory, development and real experiences in an interactive learning environment. Through this endeavor, team leaders can enhance their impact on their teammates’ and their program’s performance immediately and for years to come.

FACULTY ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVE: The faculty athletics representative (FAR) is a member of the faculty or administrative staff who is designated to represent Buck-nell in its relationships with the NCAA and the Patriot League. Bucknell’s FAR is Mitch Chernin, Professor of Biology. The FAR can enhance the student-athlete experience by promoting a balance between academics, athletics and the social lives of student-athletes, which affords them opportunities to enjoy a full range of collegiate experiences.

SIDELINE COACH PROGRAM: This program is a truly unique initiative in Division I college athletics, and it involves the invitation of a member of the faculty, administration, staff or community by one of Bucknell’s 27 varsity teams. The participant has the opportunity to discuss the overall program with the respective coaching staff, including practice preparation and strategy for the upcoming contest. The sideline coach attends a practice session and an actual intercollegiate competition, where he/she is intro-duced to the team and gains rarely seen insight into the relationships that exist between player-coach and player-player. The purpose of the Sideline Coaches Program is to foster a better understanding by the faculty and administration of the roles played by coaches and athletes in the university’s competitive intercollegiate athletic arena.

ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT CENTER: In the Fall of 2005, the Department of Athletics opened a study/computer lab for student-athletes on the concourse level of Sojka Pavilion. The center is outfitted with computers, a laser printer, four television monitors and a projection unit with computer, VCR and DVD player. Additionally, the study lab can be used as a meeting place for group projects, tutorial area or just a secluded and quiet study space before or after practice. In addition, the Department of Athletics owns a number of laptop computers that may be signed out by student-athletes for use on away trips.

STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC): Representatives from each varsity team comprise the SAAC, which is designed to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare, and fostering a positive student-athlete image. The Committee is an invaluable resource for pro-moting communication between athletics administration and student-athletes; promoting communication between athletics and campus-wide administration; providing feedback and insight, as well as soliciting responses into department issues and proposed NCAA legislation; building a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams; organizing community service projects and efforts; creating a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees; serving as a collective voice of campus student-athletes; and disseminating information to the student-athlete body. Among the programs the Bucknell SAAC has undertaken in recent years are regular volunteer trips to the Lewisburg Food Bank, and involvement with the “Orange and Blue goes Green” sustainability program.

BISON GOOD SPORTS: Now in its ninth year, Bison Good Sports is a sportsmanship awareness program designed to promote appropriate fan conduct at all Bison sporting events. Bucknell teams have some of the best fan support in the Patriot League, and we encourage all fans to enthusiastically cheer on the Orange & Blue in a positive manner.

This is BucknellBucknell University is one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation. Our academic programs encompass:The traditional liberal arts disciplines—arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences.Professional programs in accounting, management, education, engineering and music.Preprofessional programs in law and medicine.

With approximately 3,500 undergraduates and nearly 150 graduate students, we combine the personal attention of a small college with the resources of a large university.THE CAMPUS: BEAUTIFUL AND CENTRALLY LOCATED

More than 100 facilities for learning, living and recreation.Recent additions: music building, residence hall, geology/psychology building, engineering building and athletics center. The

new Holmes Stadium complex at West Fields is home to field hockey, women’s lacrosse, and men’s and women’s soccer.Approximately three hours from Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C.

ACADEMICS: BROAD LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESMore than 50 majors leading to bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of science in engineering, bachelor of science

in education, bachelor of science in business administration or bachelor of music.College of Arts & Sciences: Animal Behavior, Anthropology, Art and Art History, Biology, Cell Biology/Biochemistry, Chemistry,

Classics, Comparative Humanities, Computer Science, East Asian Studies, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, French, Geography, Geology, German, History, International Relations, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Mathematics, Music, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Russian, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre and Dance, Women’s and Gender Studies.

School of Management: Accounting and Financial Management; Global Management; Managing for Sustainability; Markets, Innovation and Design; Management for Engineers.

College of Engineering: Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical.

Professional Advising: Pre-Health Professions, Pre-Law.

THE FACULTY: FOCUSED ON STUDENTSMore than 330 full-time faculty.More than 95% of faculty members hold doctoral degrees. Undergraduate learning is highest priority.Faculty members are active scholars who conduct research, produce creative works and publish their findings, often in col-

laboration with students.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHStudents conduct research in the lab and off campus in conjunction with faculty mentors. High degree of independence.Great preparation for graduate school and career.

CAMPUS LIFE: NEVER A DULL MOMENTLearning outside of class: academically oriented student organizations, guest lecturers, campus publications, concerts, art

exhibitions, theatre, trips off campus and more.More than 150 student-run organizations to suit nearly every interest, from a capella singing to Zen Buddhist meditation. Volunteer and service projects on- and off-campus, including abroad.13 fraternities and 6 sororities.Diverse religious life programs.Athletics: Division I varsity intercollegiate program, club sports for both men and women, and intramural programs.

RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES: HOUSING OPTIONS WITH AN ACADEMIC TWISTSeven themed programs open to first-year students: arts, environment, global, humanities, language and culture, social justice,

and society and technology.Students take a course together, live together, and participate in out-of-class activities such as informal discussions, guest

lectures and off-campus trips.

CAREER SERVICES: PREPARATION FOR THE FUTUREFull- or part-time internships at companies, non-profits or governmental agencies.Resume writing and interviewing guidance.Two-day job shadowing externships.On-campus employment expos and off-campus networking nights.

VISIT CAMPUS: SEE BUCKNELL FOR YOURSELFTours are offered five times daily on weekdays and three times on Saturdays. No appointment is necessary for tours; other options may require reservations.Please go to www.bucknell.edu/admissions/calendar or call (570) 577-1101 for more information about visit options.To take Bucknell’s award-winning virtual tour, visit http://community.bucknell.edu/.

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Bucknell University alumni ranked No. 3 among liberal arts college graduates and among the highest for all colleges and universities in a 2015 PayScale College Salary Report released this summer in Money Magazine. The annual survey, which launched in 2008, assesses median starting and mid-career salaries among graduates of top U.S. liberal arts colleges. This year, alumni from 1,003 schools participated.

In this year’s report, Bucknell alumni had a median early career salary of $56,000, and the magazine ranked Bucknell No. 37 on its list of best colleges.

National ReputationA number of recent reports have served to underscore Bucknell’s

national reputation: • In 2007, The Washington Monthly ranked Bucknell No. 7 among the

best liberal arts colleges in the country when it comes to fostering research and promoting an ethic of service and social mobility.

• In 2010, the Peace Corps listed Bucknell at No. 6 on its top 25 list of small colleges and universities producing Peace Corps Volunteers.

• In February 2010, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine rated Buck-nell as the 11th best value in private liberal arts colleges.

As Bison Athletics seeks to create a com-prehensive learning environment that meshes with the academic mission of the University, an important element of the complete student-athlete experience is participation in an elite leadership development program designed to identify, develop, challenge and support student-athletes and coaches in their continual quest to become leaders in academics, in athlet-ics and in life.

The Bucknell Bison Leadership Academy was launched in August 2011 with the goal of delivering programming and instruction that bridge theory, development and real experi-ences in an interactive learning environment. Through this endeavor, team leaders can enhance their impact on their teammates’ and their program’s performance immediately and for years to come. Leadership Academy pro-

gramming has evolved and expanded throughout its first four years, and much more is planned in 2014-15.

Approximately 60 student-athletes participate in Leadership Academy pro-gramming each year. Representing the men’s soccer team in 2015 will be Mike Lansing and Chris Thorsheim.

Goals for the Bucknell Bison Leadership Academy include:

• Identify and develop high potential leaders in their sophomore or junior years• Help young best athletes become best leaders• Create strong leaders by example and set the stage for developing vocal leaders• Build a strong peer support network for aspiring leaders• Develop leaders who support and learn from current team captains/leaders• Practice leading self, their class, and below• Succession Planning — smoothly replace graduating leaders

• Encourage veteran leaders to step up and be vocal leaders• Establish a solid, cooperative and ongoing partnership with the coaching staff• Teach and apply the insights and skills necessary to be a responsible and re-spected leader• Provide veteran leaders with ongoing coaching and support as they tackle the tough issues of team leadership• Provide veteran leaders with a solid peer network for guidance and support• Provide veteran leaders with highly marketable leadership skills for a lifetime

The Patriot League, which was founded on the principles of admitting athletes who are aca-demically representative of their class, is in its third decade of academic and athletic achievement. Participation in athletics at Patriot League institutions is viewed as an important component of a well-rounded education.

The Patriot League began as a successful Division I-AA (now called Football Championship Subdivision) football conference in 1986. Full League members include American, Army, Boston University, Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh, Loyola Maryland and Navy. Associate members include Fordham in football, Massachusetts Institute of Technology in women’s rowing, Georgetown in both football and women’s rowing, and Richmond in women’s golf.

These member institutions are among the oldest and most prestigious in the nation. Alumni from Patriot League colleges and universities have played a leadership role in the shaping of our country.

In the classroom, the Patriot League’s full-member institutions, individually and collectively, consistently rank among the top Division I programs in the NCAA Graduation Rates Report. Since 1998, the Patriot League has ranked first among all Division I conferences offering scholarships in student-athlete graduation rates according to the NCAA Graduation Rates report. The League finished at the top spot with 96 percent of its teams reporting a graduation rate of 85 percent or higher in the most recent data. In addition, 90 Patriot League teams earned NCAA Academic Performance Program Public Recognition Awards after posting aca-demic progress rate scores in the top 10 percent of all squads in their respective sports.

League members have also distinguished themselves on the field of play. The Patriot League sponsors championship com-petition in 24 sports (11 for men; 13 for women). Championship teams from 15 sports are guaranteed advancement into NCAA post-season competition: baseball, men and women’s basketball, field hockey, football, men’s golf, men and women’s lacrosse, rowing, men and women’s soccer, softball, men and women’s tennis and volleyball.

Along the timeline of Patriot League history about three-quarters of the Patriot League’s Scholar-Athletes of the Year also received All-Patriot League status for their exemplary athletic performance. In the Patriot League’s history, more than 200 student-athletes have been recognized as CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, while more than 12,000 have qualified for the League’s Academic Honor Roll. More than 30 student-athletes have received NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships. Addition-ally, Patriot League student-athletes have earned Fulbright Scholarships, Rhodes Scholarships, Marshall Scholarships and NACDA/Disney Scholarships.

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