By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Osun Osunniyi and his teammates implored the crowd of 4,914 to get on its feet and increase the volume. St. Bonaventure led Fordham by as much as 21 in the middle of the second half, but the Rams clawed their way back and cut the lead to four points with three minutes to play. Once the fans complied, Osunniyi did his part on both ends. … [Read more...] about Bonnies avoid late scare, top Fordham
Column: Bonnies are becoming even more popular in Rochester
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- There's something notable about the game officially known as the Roc City Hoops Classic, something that distinguishes it from the run-of-the-mill neutral site college basketball game. Maybe, as a born-and-raised Rochesterian, attaching extra importance to St. Bonaventure's annual game in my city is a bit biased. I prefer to view my … [Read more...] about Column: Bonnies are becoming even more popular in Rochester
Bonnies humiliate Hawks: Takeaways from SBU’s first A-10 win
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO LaDarien Griffin collected Kyle Lofton's dish, realized he was all alone at the restricted area and did what he does best, did what he wasn't able to do a lot the last two months. The senior switched the ball to his right hand, reached back and unleashed a tomahawk slam. With only 80 seconds remaining in the game, the dunk was the icing on a blown-out … [Read more...] about Bonnies humiliate Hawks: Takeaways from SBU’s first A-10 win
Irondequoit defeats Hilton despite Hill’s 40
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- You could say Irondequoit spoiled the party on Tuesday night. You could also say the Eagles are just that good. When Hilton junior Tah'Jae Hill made two free throws just 58 seconds into the third quarter to reach 17 points for the game and 1,000 points for his career, the game was put on hold and a ceremony took place to commemorate … [Read more...] about Irondequoit defeats Hilton despite Hill’s 40
A-10 Opener Takeaways: Bonnies lose second half, drop game at Mason
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The game was closer than the score suggested, but St. Bonaventure left Virginia without the elusive road win it's been seeking all season. The Bonnies jumped ahead of George Mason early on Sunday, making their first four shots to take a 9-2 lead less than three minutes into the contest. That early burst was wiped out by 35 percent shooting the rest of … [Read more...] about A-10 Opener Takeaways: Bonnies lose second half, drop game at Mason