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College Basketball: Bucknell wins Patriot League Tourney, NCAA berth

LEWISBURG, Pa. - Mike Muscala scored six of his 20 points during a decisive second half Wednesday night to help Bucknell capture its second NCAA tournament berth in three seasons with a 64-56 win over Lafayette in the Patriot League title game. Muscala also had 11 rebounds.

     LEWISBURG, Pa. - Mike Muscala scored six of his 20 points during a decisive second half Wednesday night to help Bucknell capture its second NCAA tournament berth in three seasons with a 64-56 win over Lafayette in the Patriot League title game. Muscala also had 11 rebounds.

Joe Willman added 14 points and eight boards for the Bison.

Just like two years ago, top-seeded Bucknell (28-5) beat Lafayette (19-15) on its home floor to advance.