By Mikael DeSanto Sports Editor A tradition of academic excellence has reached a new height for the student-athletes of St. Bonaventure University, as they finished the fall semester with a 3.29 cumulative grade-point-average to set a school record. It also marks 11 consecutive years of a collective GPA 3.0 or higher for the Bonnies. “For…
By Kiley O’Donnell Sports Assignment Editor While the actions of players and coaches often determine a basketball game’s outcome, a few unsung heroes on the bench tend to go under the radar. The managers of the men’s and women’s teams attend every practice, game and road trip, taking care of the teams’ needs. Sophomore Colden…
By Emily Coughlin Staff Writer Out of the eight players on the St. Bonaventure men’s tennis team, there are two sophomores and three freshmen. Head coach Michael Bates said the young team is due to a few graduates, a transfer and the decision to grow the team. “This year we brought four new guys in…
By Mikael DeSanto Sports Editor As signs of spring emerge, the St. Bonaventure University baseball team sets its sights on its first Atlantic 10 tournament appearance since 2008. It also will be seeking their second ever tournament title, with the first coming in 2004. Longtime Head Coach Larry Sudbrook has high expectations for the team…
By Ryan Signorino Staff Writer After months of intense training and two-a-day practices, the St. Bonaventure University swimming and diving teams wrapped up their seasons at the Atlantic 10 Championships this past weekend. The men’s team finished seventh out of eight schools with 391 points, and the women finished 10th out of 11 with 187.5…
By Kiley O’Donnell Sports Assignment Editor The Boston Red Sox have officially reported to Fort Myers, Florida, to begin their spring training season. While this is one of the most exciting times of the year for me (go Sox), it’s also a time to see what the team has been shaping up to be during…
By Dave Malchak Contributing Writer The St. Bonaventure University golf team traveled Monday and Tuesday for Atlantic 10 Match Play at Weston Hills Country Club, in Weston, FL. It was the Bonnies return to competition after the fall season. The Bonnies went up against VCU, Richmond, and St. Joseph’s, picking up a win in the…
By Mikael DeSanto Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball team lost its final regular season game of the 2016-17 season Tuesday night, falling 83-61 to the Duquesne Dukes. The Dukes (15-14) and the Bonnies (9-19) split the season series 1-1, as the Bonnies won 69-56 on Jan. 21. The Dukes dominated the glass…
The St. Bonaventure University women’s lacrosse team (0-2) dropped their second game of the season to the Niagara Purple Eagles Monday afternoon. Niagara stormed past the Bonnies in the first half, scoring 10 goals and winning 18-5. Senior midfielder Scarlet Jaworski tallied her first goal of the season early in the first half, putting the…
By Ryan Signorino Staff Writer The St. Bonaventure University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams finished in seventh place and tenth place at the Atlantic 10 Swimming and Diving Championships with scores of 391 and 187.5. 12 Bonnies swam in finals for their individual events, and four found themselves on the podium. Senior…
By Dave Malchak Contributing Writer On Sunday, the St. Bonaventure women’s tennis team defeated the Binghamton Bearcats, 5-2. The match was held at the St. Bonaventure Fitness Center, and with the victory the Bonnies improved to 3-7 for the spring season, which began Jan. 20. Freshman Clara Herberts beat fellow freshman Rebecca Dellaway 6-2, 4-6,…
By Dave Malchak Contributing Writer On Feb. 17, the St. Bonaventure University men’s tennis team fell to Youngstown State 5-2. The Bonnies were able to win 2 of the singles matches, and Youngstown State took the other five scoring opportunities. The spring season had begun well for the Bonnies (3-5), winning 3 out of the…
By Mikael DeSanto Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure University softball team dropped its final game of the Charlotte First Pitch Classic, taking the loss to the Canisius Golden Griffins 3-1 in extra innings. The Bonnies (1-4) continued their hitting struggles in the game, being out hit by the Golden Griffins (3-4) 11-6. They had some…
By Mikael DeSanto Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure University softball team dropped both games of a doubleheader against the Bowling Green Falcons, losing the first game 8-3 and the second 5-4. The Bonnies (1-3) were out-hit by the Falcons (6-2) between the two games 22-9, with the Falcons splitting their hits 11 per game. In…
By Mike DeSanto Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball team saw the VCU Rams come to the Reilly Center and spoil senior day this afternoon, falling 77-60. “That’s our worst effort of the year. They just came in a punked us,” Bonnies Head Coach Jesse Fleming said. “I have to figure something out.…
By Ryan Signorino Staff Writer The third day of the Atlantic 10 Swimming and Diving Championships sees the St. Bonaventure University men’s team sitting in sixth place with 256 points and the women in ninth with 137.5 points. Senior Michael White again swam the highlight of the day for the Bonnies, securing first place in…
By Mikael DeSanto Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure University softball team split their opening day at the Charlotte First Pitch Classic, falling to the host Charlotte 49ers 4-1 in game two of the day. The Bonnies had previously beaten the Canisius Golden Griffins 3-2 earlier in the day. The Bonnies struggled at the plate, being…
By Jonathan Sawyer Sports Associate Editor The St. Bonaventure Bonnies (1-0) softball team earned their first win of the season against the Canisius Griffins (3-3) 3-2, thanks to late inning heroics by junior second basemen Hailey Blencowe, who was the designated hitter in the game. The game was the first game of the Charlotte First…
By Ryan Signorino Staff Writer After two days of competition at the Atlantic 10 Swimming and Diving Championships, the St. Bonaventure University swimming and diving teams sit in fifth place for the men with 152 points and tenth place for the women with 76 points. Eight Bonnies made it to finals after prelims in the…
By Dave Malchak Contributing Writer On March 2, the St. Bonaventure University men’s rugby team resumes play with the seven-man game schedule. The Bonnies will play next month at the Las Vegas Invitational Sevens on the last two class days before the university’s spring break. Usually rugby is played with 15 players, which is the…