Tillotson's shot lifts Colgate over Bucknell 71-69
LEWISBURG, Pa. -- Austin Tillotson scored 24 points, including the game-winner with 1.3 seconds left, to lift Colgate to a 71-69 win over Bucknell on Saturday night and into a first-place tie with the Bison in the Patriot League.
Tillotson's short jump shot gave the Raiders (10-13, 7-3) their second victory over the Bison (12-11, 7-3) this season, having beaten Bucknell 68-62 on Jan. 3. The two wins are the first back-to-back victories for Colgate over Bucknell since the 1997-98 season.
Tillotson hit a 3-pointer with 31 seconds left to tie and a Bucknell turnover set up his winning shot.
Tillotson made 10 of 13 shots, including 4 of 5 from the arc.
Colgate made 31 of 52 shots for 59.6 percent, including six 3-pointers, overcoming Bucknell's 24-of-48 performance that included 10 3-pointers. Colgate made its only three free throws while Bucknell made 11 of 17.
Chris Haas led Bucknell with 18 points.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Darren Moran
- Ernest Prevost
- Andy O'Brien
2023-24 Patriot League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Colgate | 16-2 | - | 25-10 |
American University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
Boston University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
Bucknell | 10-8 | 6 | 14-19 |
Lafayette | 10-8 | 6 | 11-21 |
Lehigh | 9-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
Navy | 8-10 | 8 | 13-18 |
Army | 6-12 | 10 | 10-22 |
Holy Cross | 6-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
Loyola Maryland | 5-13 | 11 | 7-25 |