BY TYLER SMITH, SPORTS EDITOR. I’m one of the biggest college basketball fans you can find on campus. I think I’ve mentioned that March Madness is my favorite sporting event of the year close to 500 times. However, the team I grew up rooting for, the Duke Blue Devils, will more than likely not be… Keep Reading
BY NATHAN SOLOMON, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR. For the second time in as many days, the St. Bonaventure Women’s Basketball team (4-10, 3-8 A10) scored a victory over the visiting Davidson Wildcats (6-9, 3-6 A10), winning 71-63 on Monday. However, unlike Sunday, the Bonnies were forced to overcome a double-digit first quarter deficit to score their… Keep Reading
BY NATHAN SOLOMON, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR. The St. Bonaventure Women’s Basketball team (3-10, 2-8 A10) held the Davidson Wildcats (6-8, 3-4 A10) to just 40% shooting and four three-pointers, snapping a four-game skid with a 71-58 victory. “We had a lot of energy, I thought we played smart, and there was a good competitive level,”… Keep Reading
BY TOM SEIPP, MANAGING EDITOR. In 2021, it’s become common to not play for over a week during Atlantic 10 play. For some teams, it could play a major factor in their success. For others, it won’t affect their play. For St. Bonaventure, a seven-day layoff seems regular, as the Bonnies dominated from the tip… Keep Reading
BY TOM SEIPP, MANAGING EDITOR. On Wednesday, after a technical foul put him on the bench for the last six minutes of the first half, Kyle Lofton came in and provided a much-needed spark to help the Bonnies win by double digits at Fordham. Friday, it was more of the same. Lofton finished Friday with… Keep Reading
BY TOM SEIPP, MANAGING EDITOR. Jaren Holmes must love playing afternoon games on Wednesday’s. After finishing with a career-best 38 last week, Holmes finished with 26 in Wednesday’s win at Fordham (1-4, 1-4), 68-54. The Bonnies had six days off in-between games thanks to a George Washignton COVID-19 pause, but it didn’t seem like it… Keep Reading
BY TOM SEIPP, MANAGING EDITOR The Bonnies opening Atlantic-10 Conference weekend at home didn’t go as planned, as Richmond, 59-58, and VCU, 69-67, were both able to secure last-second victories at the Reilly Center. Friday, the Bonnies held host to Richmond and got off to a slow start. In the first quarter, Richmond went on… Keep Reading
BY TOM SEIPP, MANAGING EDITOR. Play-by-play commentator Tommy Valentine put it best on the ESPN+ broadcast today: we were watching the Jaren Holmes show in St. Bonaventure’s 83-57 win against St. Joseph’s. “It’s an amazing night to experience that in [The Reilly Center] where so many St. Bonaventure players have gone for spectacular nights, it’s… Keep Reading
BY TOM SEIPP, MANAGING EDITOR. In Atlantic 10 play, it’s not common when you feel like a game is a must-win in the beginning of January. Saturday was different in St. Bonaventure’s big win, 69-66, at Richmond. The Bonnies led the entire second half, but they would need a deep three from Kyle Lofton with… Keep Reading
BY TOM SEIPP, MANAGING EDITOR. One of the main questions coming into today’s game was if St. Bonaventure’s lack of games so far this season due to COVID-19 postponements would hurt them at Rhode Island. Instead, it was their lack of depth that hurt the team as they fell 63-57 at the Ryan Center Wednesday. … Keep Reading
BY TOM SEIPP, MANAGING EDITOR. St. Bonaventure sophomore forward Justin Winston has announced his intention to transfer, effective immediately. In a statement, head coach Mark Schmidt said, “We are disappointed that Justin has made this decision, but we wish him the best in his future endeavors.” Winston arrived at St. Bonaventure as one of the… Keep Reading
BY TOM SEIPP, MANAGING EDITOR. Mark Schmidt isn’t known for his fast starts as head coach of the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. For the first time in seven years, his group is 2-0 to kick off their 2020-21 campaign. But, after the usual 12 non-conference games, Schmidt’s team is normally set to kick things into high… Keep Reading
BY TOM SEIPP, MANAGING EDITOR. NOV. 6, 2020 After a difficult season in 2019-20, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team is looking to start off on the right foot in the 2020-21 season. The Bonnies struggled a year ago, finishing with a 7-23 record, losing six games in a row to end the season, and… Keep Reading
By Dustyn Green, Staff Writer Over the last several years, St. Bonaventure University has become known for attracting some very talented athletes, most notably within their basketball programs. However, athletes from SBU are headed to the professional ranks in other sports such as baseball and soccer. Most recently, Remi Dujardin, a 2019 graduate of St.… Keep Reading
By Tom Seipp, Sports Editor St. Bonaventure University hasn’t seen any of their former players appear in a Major League Baseball game since 1962. While the team has seen many go through the Minor League Baseball system, there hasn’t been one who has made the show quite yet. But, if you tuned into the 2019… Keep Reading
By Tom Seipp, Sports Editor If you’re a basketball fan on social media, there’s a good chance you follow @LethalShooter on Instagram. If you don’t, you should join over 1.4 million fans who already do. @LethalShooter posts shooting tips, motivational quotes and clips of him working out with NBA and WNBA players. What many people… Keep Reading
By Tom Seipp, Sports Editor It’s no secret 2020 has been a year unlike any other. After not having professional sports from March to the end of July, the sports world is finally completely back underway. The return to watching live sports is something we’ve all missed tremendously, and are glad to have back, but… Keep Reading
By Dustyn Green, Contributing Writer Over the last two swimming and diving campaigns, rising junior strategic communications major Rachel Kimmel has begun molding herself into one of the best in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Kimmel, a Fort Loudon, Pennsylvania native and graduate of James Buchanan High School, began competing at a high level long before… Keep Reading
By Tyler Smith, Sports Assignment Editor If there is any element that could further the already vibrant school spirit at St. Bonaventure University, it would be a football program. Whether it be Division I or even Division III, due to the small school population, the Bonnies’ faithful would flock to the field in droves on… Keep Reading
Positive test becomes second active case on-campus By Tom Seipp, Sports Editor A St. Bonaventure University student- athlete tested positive for COVID-19 Monday, according to the Bonaventure athletic department. It’s the second student to test positive since classes began. The athletic department said that the individual is asymptomatic and returned a negative result on the… Keep Reading