HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (Interstat) — Bucknell built a large early lead and withstood a second-half surge from Hofstra to earn a 61-55 win in a non-conference women’s basketball game Saturday. The Bison led by 14 at halftime and maintained control despite the Pride outscoring them in the second half. Reese Zemitis led all scorers with 21 points for Bucknell, which improved to 2-3. Alarice Gooden scored 16 points for Hofstra, which fell to 1-3. A crowd of 430 at Mack Sports Complex saw the Bison snap a two-game skid.