By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Everyone, it appears, is weighing in on the St. Bonaventure men's basketball team's recent struggles. ESPN commentator Jay Bilas remarked on the ML Sports Platter podcast that the Bonnies "don't look like they're playing with the same edge" as last season's Atlantic 10 championship team, comparing them to Alabama. Bonaventure great Sam Stith wrote, in part, … [Read more...] about Schmidt: No “drastic changes” as St. Bonaventure aims to return to winning column against Fordham
Bonnies suffer another disappointment, Burton dominates in Richmond win at Robins Center
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO It was the same refrain for St. Bonaventure on Friday night. The Bonnies began their nationally-televised bout with Richmond haphazardly, as they often have on the road, committing three turnovers over the first four minutes and surrendering an early 7-2 deficit. They regrouped enough to hang around in the first half, trading baskets and even taking the lead … [Read more...] about Bonnies suffer another disappointment, Burton dominates in Richmond win at Robins Center
Veteran St. Bonaventure and Richmond teams seek return to past form in Friday meeting
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure enthusiasts and Richmond die-hards alike can commiserate for 40 minutes when the Bonnies and Spiders meet on Friday night. This Friday Night Showcase figured to be a “Game of the Year” candidate when the Atlantic 10 preseason poll was released, with Bona and Richmond ranked first and second. The teams returned nearly everyone of consequence … [Read more...] about Veteran St. Bonaventure and Richmond teams seek return to past form in Friday meeting
Bonnies’ comeback too little, too late in loss to Davidson
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The drought extended too long, jump-started the Davidson Wildcats into too good of a rhythm, for St. Bonaventure to complete a dramatic comeback Tuesday evening at the Reilly Center. Bona did not score for the last 4:26 of the first half, watching a one-point lead evaporate to a five-point halftime deficit when Wildcats guard made two 3-pointers in 1:13. … [Read more...] about Bonnies’ comeback too little, too late in loss to Davidson
Bonnies to host challenging contest versus ‘Cats; league-leading Davidson visits Reilly Center on Tuesday night
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Mark Schmidt would not go as far as saying St. Bonaventure figured Davidson out or constructed some kind of blueprint during its home-and-home sweep over the Wildcats last season. Holding Davidson under 60 points twice in four days, only the second time the Wildcats failed to reach that number in consecutive Atlantic 10 games, did make for a high point of … [Read more...] about Bonnies to host challenging contest versus ‘Cats; league-leading Davidson visits Reilly Center on Tuesday night