EMMITSBURG, Md. (AP) — Ruot Bijiek’s 15 points helped Bucknell defeat Mount St. Mary’s 73-62 on Friday.

Bijiek also had five rebounds for the Bison (2-0). Amon Dorries scored 15 points while going 7 of 14, and Jayden Williams had 12 points and shot 4 of 8 from the field (2 for 4 from 3-point range).

The Mountaineers (0-2) were led by Luke McEldon, who posted 21 points and eight rebounds. Xavier Lipscomb added 16 points, six rebounds and four assists, and Anastasios Rozakeas finished with 10 points.

Bucknell took the lead for good with 6:58 to go in the first half. The score was 38-30 at halftime, with Pat Curtin racking up eight points. Bucknell outscored Mount St. Mary’s in the second half by three points, with Dorries scoring a team-high 11 points after intermission.

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