By Ryan Lazo ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — Coming off of four straight losses of at least 19 points, St. Bonaventure looked to be a dead in the water as Virginia Commonwealth University traveled to the Reilly Center for their first Atlantic 10 Conference road game. But the team that was similar to zombies in The Walking Dead disappeared in favor of a Bona team that did not … [Read more...] about Conger Shines, Bonnies Show Heart In Loss To No. 24 VCU
Frazier And Fordham Aim To Shed Perceptions
By Ryan Lazo BRONX, N.Y. — Perception is defined as a mental image. A person's perception of another is extremely difficult to change, just ask Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds as they are on the outside, looking in at the Hall of Fame. Fordham basketball has the perception of being one of, if not the weakest team in the competitive Atlantic 10 Conference. But slowly, … [Read more...] about Frazier And Fordham Aim To Shed Perceptions
Lamont Jones Keys Iona’s Success With Defense
By Ryan Lazo NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — Lamont ‘Momo’ Jones knew the situation his Iona Gaels were facing. The possibility of another MAAC Conference loss, this one on their home court to a rival. But he also knew how to stop it from happening and he did so by playing defense, inciting inspiring play from the rest of his teammates as Iona pulled away from the Manhattan Jaspers … [Read more...] about Lamont Jones Keys Iona’s Success With Defense
Fordham’s Chris Gaston Leans On Experience, Leads Rams Past Siena
By Ryan Lazo BRONX, N.Y. — The old coaching adage is you learn to win by leaning on past experiences, but for a Fordham squad with 11 underclassmen on a 14-man roster, experience is tough to come by. But in senior Chris Gaston and junior Branden Frazier, the Rams found enough experience to dispatch the Siena Saints, 81-75, at Rose Hill Gym. "We're trying to get young … [Read more...] about Fordham’s Chris Gaston Leans On Experience, Leads Rams Past Siena
Bona Routs Cleveland State With Defensive Pressure
By Ryan Lazo ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — Fresh off of a loss at Arkansas State, St. Bonaventure took to the floor at the Reilly Center to avenge two consecutive losses to Cleveland State and what followed stunned everyone. The Bonnies (6-3) dominated the game from the opening minute of action and overwhelmed a young, but talented Vikings (6-4) squad without their starting … [Read more...] about Bona Routs Cleveland State With Defensive Pressure