By CHUCKIE MAGGIO In the midst of a St. Bonaventure non-conference slate that has been decidedly more rebuild than reload, the stunting injury factor was a legitimate rationale for many of the team's defeats. When seniors Courtney Stockard and LaDarien Griffin returned to the court, Bona fans had reason to believe the wins were going to pile up. As the Bonnies found out … [Read more...] about Northeastern Takeaways: Bonnies lose late for second straight game
Bonnies suffer double-OT disappointment: Takeaways from Vermont loss
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Every St. Bonaventure season, whether it is fruitfully successful like 2017-18 or full of growing pains like the current outfit, has games like Tuesday's contest at Vermont. The Bonnies have played some palpitation-inducing, nail-biting games over the years. They played another one at Patrick Gym when a 14-point lead dissolved, Courtney Stockard fouled … [Read more...] about Bonnies suffer double-OT disappointment: Takeaways from Vermont loss
Melkisedek Moreaux to make St. Bonaventure debut
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Melkisedek Moreaux broadcasted the news himself using the ever-popular Instagram Stories feature. "FIRST GAME BACK TOMORROW" was the caption to a St. Bonaventure-Vermont graphic on Moreaux's Google homepage, followed by the raised hands emoji. After missing the first 10 games with a hyperextended knee, the 6-foot-6 forward will be in uniform for the … [Read more...] about Melkisedek Moreaux to make St. Bonaventure debut
Slack’s shot-making leads Gates-Chili over Elmira
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. -- Not many high school basketball players are entrusted with the kind of freedom Gates-Chili guard Keith Slack gets to run the Gates-Chili Spartans offense. Then again, not many high school players can make shots like Slack. The senior captain scored 26 points, including five three-pointers, to lead the Spartans to a 72-56 victory … [Read more...] about Slack’s shot-making leads Gates-Chili over Elmira
Bonnies falter in first, become UB’s latest victim
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ST. BONAVENTURE -- The pregame hype video represented what the majority of the Reilly Center's sellout crowd was thinking when the University at Buffalo Bulls were assured an Associated Press Top 25 ranking ahead of Saturday afternoon's showdown. The St. Bonaventure athletic department whipped up a compilation video of past upset victories of ranked … [Read more...] about Bonnies falter in first, become UB’s latest victim