By Harrison Leone Sports Assignment Editor Let me begin by listing the totality of my knowledge of the National Hockey League before coming to St. Bonaventure: 1.) It exists. 2.) Wayne Gretzky. That about does it. Growing up in a town with no hockey rink and where the nearest professional franchise is more than three…
By Heather Monahan Features Editor A great soccer player isn’t defined only by their on-field performance. Alyssa Lapp, senior midfielder for the St. Bonaventure women’s soccer team, is an excellent example of this according to her coach and teammates. Head Coach Steve Brdarski said he, like many coaches, has specific traits he looks for in…
By Gavin Lindahl Staff Writer The overwhelming injuries have finally caught up with the St. Bonaventure women’s rugby team. The ruggers have forfeited tomorrow’s match against Syracuse. The decision has been made because Coach Tracy Schrems’ roster has dwindled down to 10 healthy players – not enough to field a squad. Among the healthy 10…
By Harrison Leone Sports Assignment Editor In the words of golfing great Ben Hogan, “the most important shot in golf is the next one.” St. Bonaventure Golf Head Coach John Powers subscribes to a similar philosophy of the game he plays, coaches and loves. “One of the biggest things that can hinder your performance on…
By Pat Tintle Staff Writer After a last-place finish among Division I schools at the National Catholic Championships two weeks ago, the men’s and women’s cross country teams are moving forward to the Paul Short Invitational in Bethlehem, Pa. The invitational will consist of 141 men’s teams in three different races. The Bonnies, fittingly, will…
By Zach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor The men’s rugby team is set to face the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) tomorrow at noon. However, the game may not take place due to the government shutdown. The Bonnies are coming off a 62-10 win over the Syracuse Orange last Saturday on Family Weekend. Junior Evan Meister…
By Eustace Browne Contributing Writer The men’s tennis team hits the road this weekend after a strong showing at its only home tournament of the year, the SBU Fall Classic. The Bonnies hosted visiting Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks and the Alfred State Pioneers. Head Coach Michael Bates discussed the advantages of a home tournament. “The familiarity…
By Chris Gilbert Contributing Writer After another weekend of splitting its matches, the men’s soccer team will look to earn a victory in this weekend’s only game Sunday Oct. 6 at 2 P.M. at St. Francis. Last weekend, they started to put it all together with a win against Binghamton. According to Coach Mel Mahler,…
By Zach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor As the MLB gears up for what looks to be one most exciting postseasons in recent memory, a common theme has appeared among the October-bound teams. Highlighted by teams like the Pirates, Athletics and Dodgers, this year’s playoff teams are made up of young, exciting players that have taken…
By Heather Monahan Features Editor Coming off a 3-1 win against UMass-Lowell (0-7-0) at home last Friday, the women’s soccer team (2-5-1) kicks off its Atlantic 10 schedule off on the road tonight against St. Louis (1-8-1). Forward Abby Maiello said the Bonnies are excited to start their conference slate against the Billikens, especially since…
By Gavin Lindahl Staff Writer Last week’s game against Fredonia was more of the same for the ruggers. The St. Bonaventure women’s rugby team took on more injuries in another loss. But Coach Tracy Schrems is optimistic about the match itself. “Fredonia is a really good team, and it was an absolute pleasure to play…
By Pat Tintle Staff Writer Sports are full of passion. It takes commitment, toughness and self-discipline to participate in any sport at the college level. But sometimes that passion can be taken away from you through no fault of your own. Senior Peter Eller of the cross country team experienced that heartbreak nearly two years…
By Zach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor The men’s rugby team (1-0-1) will face the Syracuse Orange (1-1-1) tomorrow at home at 1 p.m. The Bonnies are gearing up to take on their interstate rival as a part of this weekend’s festivities. Senior lock Tallon Moritz said the team looks forward to Family Weekend because players’…
By Harrison Leone Sports Assignment Editor Part of what attracts fans and athletes to sports is the element of rivalry. Teams that reside in the same neighborhood (Ohio State vs. Michigan) or have a long history of competition and animosity (Yankees vs. Red Sox) develop almost personal grievances that make their matchups all the more…
By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Editor I see it on social media every Sunday during football games: fellow football fans complaining about penalties for hits to the head and showing a general lack of concern for player safety. This is not very different from how many professional and college athletic organizations treated the issue for many years.…
By Heather Monahan Features Editor Despite the women’s soccer team’s record (1-5-1) so far this season, the Bonnies continue to push forward and look to use their strengths in the coming games as conference play looms on the horizon. “It’s tough because we’re so close and in that neighborhood and everything, yet our record shows…
By Zach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor The men’s rugby team (0-1-1) is gearing up for a tough away match against interstate rivals Binghamton tomorrow. Head Coach Clarence Picard said Binghamton is always a tough matchup for the Bonnies. “Binghamton is a team that has really given us trouble over the last few years,” Picard said.…
By Gavin Lindahl Staff Writer The women’s rugby team has been gearing up to play against Fredonia at home tomorrow. The ruggers look to bounce back from recent losses against Buffalo and Buffalo State. Several of the club’s players sustained injuries in the team’s first game against Buffalo. As a result of the mounting injuries,…
By Harrison Leone Sports Assignment Editor Ithaca, N.Y. is known for its gorges, Finger Lakes and higher education. For the St. Bonaventure golf team, however, it will be the site of the next challenge in its fall season. The team heads to the Cornell Invitational this weekend. Last season at the invitational, St. Bonaventure finished…
By Pat Tintle Staff Writer After the men’s cross-country team took the top spot in the Seton Hill Classic two weeks ago, both the men’s and women’s cross country teams will head to Notre Dame for the National Catholic Championships in Indiana today. The event will host more than 40 schools, including top-ranked teams Villanova…