By Tom Seipp, Sports Editor It’s always special when a notable St. Bonaventure alum returns to campus. It’s even more special when it’s a former first-round NBA draft pick who played four years for the Bonnies. Andrew Nicholson ‘12 spent the day on campus and watched the men’s basketball team defeat George Washington, 72-47. “This…
By Emily Carson News Editor The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is sponsoring a trip to Toronto on Nov. 18 to see former Bonnie Andrew Nicholson play as a professional athlete with his new team, the Orlando Magic. Tickets cost $25 for students, which include both the ticket to the game and the bus ride. “The…
By Nate West News Assignment Editor The loss of Andrew Nicholson to the NBA, along with the graduation of Jake Houseknecht and Da’Quan Cook, left some positions that needed filling on the men’s basketball roster. After a successful season last year, an Atlantic 10 Championship victory and an NCAA Tournament birth, most people would…
By Jonathan Heard Staff Writer The men’s basketball team will be missing one major component this season—number 44. Last week, Andrew Nicholson returned to campus to receive his commemorative ring for leading the Bonnies to the Atlantic 10 Championship in March. Nicholson scored 26 points and 14 rebounds against Xavier in the Championship game. Coach…
By Anthony Gannon Sports Editor It was a busy summer for Bonaventure athletics following the memorable seasons from the men’s and women’s basketball teams. Everything ranging from the Olympics to Orlando held its own little Olean touch. St. Bonaventure Athletics had a busy year keeping up with the Bonnies’ sports success, while also receiving a…
By Tyler Diedrich Editor in Chief I remember shaking a tall, lanky, somewhat-athletic-looking kid’s hand during one of those awkward orientation icebreakers in 2008. I figured he was a basketball player. I didn’t figure he was the soon-to-be savior of St. Bonaventure basketball and face of the class of 2012. Nearly four years later, I realize what began…