The Army Black Knights and the Bucknell Bison will meet on Tuesday in the first round of the Patriot League Tournament in a game where both teams will be fighting for survival in the postseason. After finishing near the bottom of the league standings, Army takes a road trip to face Bucknell at Sojka Pavilion. These two squads split their regular-season series, and this Army vs Bucknell matchup will serve as the rubber match for their series for this year. Before tip-off continue reading to get my pick for this important Patriot League contest.
Our Army vs Bucknell Pick
Pick:
Confidence: 3 out of 5
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Army Black Knights @ Bucknell Bison
- Date & Time: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Sojka Pavilion, Lewisburg, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Key Storylines
This may be the last game of the season for both Army and Bucknell, so there is added urgency for each program to avoid an early exit. Army enters on a downtrend, losing seven of its last eight before the tournament and has struggled against quality opponents all year. Bucknell was able to secure the second matchup of the season against Army, which could provide a confidence edge in this game. Both teams rank in the lower third of the conference in scoring efficiency and defensive consistency. Unforced turnovers and second-chance points could determine which squad advances.
Key Players
Bucknell Key Players
- Amon Dörries – He leads the Bison with about 16.1 points per game and also grabs over 5 rebounds, which makes him a focal point of Bucknell’s offense.
- Achile Spadone – He contributes 6.1 rebounds and nearly 5 assists, which adds playmaking and rebounding balance to the Bucknell lineup.
- Jayden Williams – Provides perimeter scoring and has experience taking key shots in tight games, highlighted by the February win over Army.
Army Key Players
- Ryan Curry – The Black Knights’ leading scorer (13.5 points per game) and team assist leader, he is central to Army’s offensive creation.
- Tate Laczkowski – He averages around 5.3 rebounds per game and provides an inside presence both on offense and defense.
- Jaxson Bell – A contributor off the bench whose minutes and defensive energy can swing things in Army’s favor.
Stat Comparison
| Stat | Army | Bucknell |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 72.7 | 67.4 |
| Points allowed per game | 77.6 | 77.1 |
| Team Field Goal % | 42% | 42% |
| Rebounds per game | 35.5 | 31.2 |
| Assists per game | 15.2 | 12.8 |
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- Army and Bucknell split their meetings this season, with Bucknell winning the most recent contest by a score of 75-73.
- Army is 12-17 against the spread going into this Patriot League tournament game.
- Bucknell is 12-19 against the spread entering Tuesday night.
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