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 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 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 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 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 Gavin Lindahl Staff writer The class of 2013’s departure was a costly one for the SBU women’s rugby team. The club saw 11 of its 15 starters graduate from their state championship-winning squad two years ago. “It was challenging for us to fill those spots and teach the game to a new crowd of…
By Gavin Lindahl Contributing Writer The men’s rugby team will open its season tomorrow at the pitch behind McGraw-Jennings Field against Wheeling Jesuit University in what can be expected to be a lively scrimmage. The last match between the two clubs, played this past April, ended in a dramatic fashion as Wheeling gave up the…
By Pat Tintle Staff Writer Coming off of a 4-3 2012 season, the Bonnies have high hopes for their 2013 campaign. With the combination of new recruits and returning players, the team has made big improvements from a year ago, according to women’s Rugby Coach Tracy Schrems. “We really didn’t lose anyone,” Schrems said. “We’ve…
By Mike Specht Staff Writer With an Empire Rugby Sevens Championship under its belt, the men’s rugby team will travel from the banks of the Allegheny River to those of the Ohio River as they take on Wheeling Jesuit University tomorrow at 3 p.m. In their first year as a varsity program, the Wheeling Jesuit…
By Mike Specht Staff Writer The club sports scene on campus is changing in many ways. With the success of programs like men’s rugby qualifying for the DI-AA USA Rugby National Championship and the attention ice hockey has been receiving, students have teams on the club level making progress. Club sports offer strictly-academic students a…
