Colgate Defeats Bucknell 78-59 Behind Alekseyenko's 16 Points

Raiders improve to 15-10 overall and 9-3 in Patriot League play

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Led by Andrew Alekseyenko's 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, the Colgate Raiders defeated the Bucknell Bison 78-59 in a Patriot League matchup on Saturday. Josh Ahayere scored 15 points and Jalen Cox contributed 14 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Raiders.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Colgate in contention for a top spot in the Patriot League standings as the regular season winds down. The Raiders are now 15-10 overall and 9-3 in conference play, positioning them well for a potential postseason tournament berth.

The details

Colgate's balanced scoring attack and strong all-around performance proved too much for Bucknell to handle. The Raiders shot 50% from the field and outrebounded the Bison 40-30 in the game.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Andrew Alekseyenko

A key player for the Colgate Raiders, scoring 16 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and dishing out 6 assists in the victory.

Josh Ahayere

Scored 15 points for the Colgate Raiders in the win.

Jalen Cox

Contributed a double-double with 14 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Colgate Raiders.

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The takeaway

Colgate's balanced scoring attack and strong all-around performance against Bucknell keeps them in contention for a top spot in the Patriot League standings as the regular season winds down, positioning them well for a potential postseason tournament berth.