LEWISBURG, Pa. -- Claire DeBoer scored 30 points, Sune Swart blocked five shots -- both career highs -- and Bucknell beat Navy 79-71 in overtime on Sunday for the Bison's first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2008.
The Bison won their 28th consecutive home game -- the nation's second-longest active streak -- and hosted the Patriot League Tournament for the first time in program history.
DeBoer hit five 3-pointers, 7 of 8 free throws and grabbed 10 rebounds, and Swart added 15 points and six rebounds. Kate Walker scored four of her 12 points in overtime, including a layup for a six-point lead with 1:57 left, for Bucknell (27-5).