By Joel Jackson Contributing Writer As the St. Bonaventure women’s swimming and diving team prepares for its first meet against Atlantic 10 competition, Coach Seth Johnson said he is thinking long term. “In swimming, we’re always going to be long term,” Johnson said. “Our goals are always around A-10 championships at the end of the…
By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Editor It’s just about that time of year again. Basketball season is close. So close, you can already hear rambunctious St. Bonaventure students proudly cheering for their team and screaming obscenities at overmatched officials. But it is not yet here. We’re still in the latter stages of fall and, thus, the…
ByZach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor The men’s rugby team is coming into this week with heads held high after beating the University at Buffalo last Saturday. Head Coach Clarence Picard said the Bonnies overcame harsh field conditions to dominate the Bulls. Despite scoring a season low for a win on the season, the Bonnies still…
By Gavin Lindahl Staff Writer The women’s rugby club may have dropped its game to Brockport this past weekend, 35-0, but the scoreboard might as well not have existed. According to Coach Tracy Schrems, the team’s improvement on the field was better than any score could have been. “I don’t care what the score said…
By Eustace Browne Contributing Writer The men’s and women’s tennis teams wrapped up the fall portion of their season. The fall schedule featured just one home tournament for the Bonnies. Head Coach Michael Bates said the team is historically accustomed to being on the road during the fall season. “We’re used to it,” Bates said. …
By Harrison Leone Sports Assignment Editor As the fall season draws to a close, the golf team will stow its nine-irons and putters until the milder days of spring. The team closed its first five weeks of play last Tuesday after competing in six invitationals. As per NCAA regulations, the team will not be able…
By Gavin Lindahl Staff Writer The men’s hockey team opened its season last weekend in a pair of tight losses. The Bonnies fell 4-3 Friday night at home against RIT and 5-4 against Cortland on the road Saturday night. Senior captain defenseman Taylor Rosenberg said despite the losses, the team played good hockey in both…
By Chris Gilbert Contributing Writer The men’s soccer team is looking at the end of its season, with about nearly half of its Atlantic 10 Conference schedule finished. The team is off to a 1-2 in conference play. This weekend will be a major test for the Bonnies as they host Saint Louis (8-3-1) today…
By Heather Monahan Features Editor With the Atlantic 10 conference heating up, the St. Bonaventure women’s soccer team (5-8-1) will look to improve its win streak to four games this weekend as they welcome La Salle (10-3-2) to the McGraw-Jennings field at 1 p.m. today and St. Joseph’s (6-6-3) at 1 p.m. Sunday. The Bonnies’…
By Zach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor The men’s swimming and diving team is coming off a 186-114 home loss to the University of Pittsburgh last Saturday. Head coach Sean McNamee said the meet was condensed due to Pittsburgh’s travel issues. This caused a shortened warm-up time, leading to the swimmers being unprepared. “Pitt had some…
By Joel Jackson Contributing Writer The women’s swimming and diving team fell to Pittsburgh Saturday afternoon at home in the Reilly Center pool. It was the team’s first loss of the season. Freshman Tanja Kirmse led the Bonnies, placing first in two events. Kirmse won the 200-yard butterfly with a time of 2:05.67, beating Pittsburgh’s…
By Hannah Gordon Assistant News Editor Far too often students take the close-knit community here at St. Bonaventure for granted. The opportunity for students to communicate personally with the president of their university is not common at other schools. Realizing St. Bonaventure forms special bonds is essential to the SBU experience. Tuesday night, the third…
By Zach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor The men’s rugby team is prepared for its home match against Fordham at Saturday after an unexpected bye week after their match against the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy was canceled last Saturday by he government shutdown. Head Coach Clarence Picard said Fordham has made vast improvements from last season.…
By Zach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor The defending Atlantic 10 Conference Champions are back in the pool. Head coach of the men’s swimming and diving team Sean McNamee was quick to say that the team’s current focus is on repeating their success this season, adding that last season’s championship is far in the past for…
By Harrison Leone Sports Assignment Editor Golf is a sport built on the foundation of individual performance. There are no assists, no intricately coordinated plays and no one to rely on but yourself and your driver. Even in such a personal, even isolated, sport, there is the same sense of unity and common purpose on…
By Pat Tintle Staff Writer How does an athlete take his or her capability to the next level? Practice, nutrition and devotion are, of course, the foundation for any successful athlete. But according to cross country runners, sophomore Kerry Caher and senior Kady Weisner, motivation is what pushes an athlete beyond his or her expectations.…
By Chris Gilbert Contributing Writer The men’s soccer team begins its Atlantic 10 Conference schedule this weekend, with games Friday against St. Joseph’s University and Sunday against La Salle. Both games are on the road, starting Friday at St. Joe’s at 7 p.m., and finishing Sunday afternoon at La Salle at 1 p.m. The team…
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…