Avery Powers is giving Bucknell a legit ace-in-the-making in the circle
In the 2026 season, freshman pitcher Avery Powers has flashed real swing-and-miss stuff for Bucknell, leading the Bison in innings, strikeouts, and wins while ranking second in the Patriot League in strikeouts. Her breakout came early with 13 strikeouts against St. Bonaventure — the most by a Bucknell pitcher in a game since 2020 — and she’s already earned multiple league-weekly honors. The big selling points: power arm, competitive edge, and the kind of toughness that keeps her in the fight even when the results wobble. She looks like a strong fit for a staff that wants upside, strikeout punch, and a pitcher who can handle real volume.
