By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team is ranked No. 23 in the preseason Associated Press poll, its first appearance since 1971. The poll is conducted by a panel of 66 college basketball writers throughout the country. The Bonnies, who return all five starters from last season’s Atlantic 10 regular season and conference tournament championship team, … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure ranked 23rd in preseason Associated Press poll
McQuaid stays undefeated in close win over rival Aquinas
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO A decent amount of the adversity McQuaid faced in its Friday evening rivalry matchup against Aquinas, coach Bobby Bates remarked, was “self-inflicted.” "We weren't on schedule a lot, offensively," Bates explained. "A lot of foolish penalties before the snap. We kind of put ourselves in a little bit of a hole many times tonight." The Knights didn’t, however, … [Read more...] about McQuaid stays undefeated in close win over rival Aquinas
Bonnies garner No. 11 spot on first public Associated Press Top 25 ballot of season
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The first Associated Press Top 25 men’s basketball poll will be unveiled on Monday, and the St. Bonaventure Bonnies are projected to make the cut for the first time since the 1970-71 season. The first AP voter to release his ballot is bullish on the Bonnies. Asbury Park Press and Gannett New Jersey college hoops writer Jerry Carino ranked the Bonnies 11th, … [Read more...] about Bonnies garner No. 11 spot on first public Associated Press Top 25 ballot of season
Evans considered Bonaventure decision a “no-brainer”
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Barry Evans had hung out with his Putnam Science Academy predecessors, watched the defending Atlantic 10 champions practice and contrasted the program to his other prospective suitors. Now Mark Schmidt was ready to close, with some multimedia assistance in tow. The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball staff played Evans a video last Sunday of Schmidt motivating … [Read more...] about Evans considered Bonaventure decision a “no-brainer”
Efficient Brighton crashes Irondequoit’s Homecoming, stays perfect
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Brighton Bruins could not have predicted how advantageous a coin toss victory would become when their captains walked to midfield to meet the referees. Brighton won the toss, elected to defer possession of the ball until the second half and jogged back to the sideline to prepare for the opening kick against Irondequoit. Irondequoit mishandled the return, … [Read more...] about Efficient Brighton crashes Irondequoit’s Homecoming, stays perfect