By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Todd Julien felt a sense of pride during halftime of the Section V Class A girls title game on Saturday. His Pittsford Mendon Vikings were held to just 10 points in each of the first two quarters but still led by nine. “I was so proud of our kids defensively,” Julien remarked. “We had a lot of good shots in the first half that didn’t go, but you look up, … [Read more...] about Defense, third quarter propel Mendon to sixth consecutive sectional title
Osunniyi returns in style as Bonnies defeat Spiders on Senior Night
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The notion that Osun Osunniyi’s role in Friday night’s game against Richmond was to extend beyond the postgame senior ceremony appeared far-fetched just six days prior. Osunniyi playing 35 minutes, scoring 16 points and blocking three shots less than a week after he sat with his mother and grandmother at the Hagan Arena trainer’s table looked even more … [Read more...] about Osunniyi returns in style as Bonnies defeat Spiders on Senior Night
Bonnies host Richmond in another high-stakes Senior Night
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Bob Lanier did his best not to think about the fact that St. Bonaventure’s Feb. 25, 1970 game against Canisius was his final home appearance. He admitted, however, to looking at the clock throughout the contest to see how much time he had left in the then-University Center. “Man, it’s been really great playing here before these fans,” Lanier told reporters. … [Read more...] about Bonnies host Richmond in another high-stakes Senior Night
Mullin makes game-winner, Pisanelli scores 21 as young Sutherland team upends Eastridge
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO John Nally would have preferred a standard rebound, like his Pittsford Sutherland players had grabbed all game to that point. But Eastridge big man Caquan Wester’s 3-point attempt did not fall on its own, instead being wedged between the side of the rim and backboard. The ball being stuck, resulting in a jump ball, is a common occurrence in the sport. But … [Read more...] about Mullin makes game-winner, Pisanelli scores 21 as young Sutherland team upends Eastridge
Bonnies, toothless without Osunniyi, lose to VCU in Atlantic 10 road finale
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The tone was set by the first media timeout, when Virginia Commonwealth had already committed six turnovers and held a 4-0 lead regardless. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies routinely turn opponent miscues into open court layups and dunks, but they managed just 12 points off VCU’s 20 turnovers on Tuesday night. Without center Osun Osunniyi and without much outside … [Read more...] about Bonnies, toothless without Osunniyi, lose to VCU in Atlantic 10 road finale