By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Osun Osunniyi had waited his entire career to drill a 3-pointer in a game. Tuesday’s long-decided bout with Rhode Island presented the perfect opportunity. St. Bonaventure’s senior center did not hesitate when he caught Dominick Welch’s pass on the left wing with 1:11 remaining, sinking his second career attempt from behind the arc to an uproar from the … [Read more...] about Adaway finishes two shy of career high as Bonnies complete homestand sweep with win over Rhode Island
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Paint-minded teams meet as St. Bonaventure hosts Rhode Island
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team’s proclivity for defending without fouling figures to be useful against Rhode Island on Tuesday. Rhode Island is 29th in the country in free throw rate according to KenPom.com, attempting 496 foul shots in 25 games. The stripe has been a cumbersome area for David Cox’s Rams, who hold the nation’s seventh-worst team … [Read more...] about Paint-minded teams meet as St. Bonaventure hosts Rhode Island
Bonnies thump Duquesne on “80s Weekend,” earn fifth straight victory
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Head coach Mark Schmidt routinely discusses the importance of the first five minutes of the second half, how a team can double its lead or have it halved during that time. This is particularly true for St. Bonaventure, which has made the second half its meal ticket this season. The Bonnies let it be known before the first media timeout on Saturday that there … [Read more...] about Bonnies thump Duquesne on “80s Weekend,” earn fifth straight victory
Bonnies strive to “do everything better” in rematch with last-place Duquesne
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Fans who enter the Reilly Center early when St. Bonaventure is set to face Duquesne may be surprised to see Dukes head coach Keith Dambrot already seated in the bench area, arms folded, observing pregame warmups. Few bench bosses leave the locker room before the national anthem is about to begin, but the 63-year-old makes the shootaround and layup lines a … [Read more...] about Bonnies strive to “do everything better” in rematch with last-place Duquesne
Lofton adds to reputation as elite passer
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Kyle Lofton’s first collegiate assist came off a short swing pass to classmate Dominick Welch, who calmly drained his 3-pointer in front of the Bucknell bench. Lofton formed the “3” gesture and raised his right arm before the ball even caught net, signaling the beginning of a veritable one-two punch. The “Putnam Pipeline” connection between Lofton and … [Read more...] about Lofton adds to reputation as elite passer