By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Kyle Lofton doesn't need a refresher on what transpired the last time St. Bonaventure visited Chaifetz Arena. "It wasn't even a game," Lofton remarked Thursday. "We talk about that stuff every day. We just look at it like, 'Alright, this is it. It's not gonna happen anymore.'" That meeting last March 7 served as a play-in for the Atlantic 10 Tournament's last … [Read more...] about Bonnies prepared for Billikens’ physicality in Saturday face-off
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Bonnies have avoided league’s pitfalls
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The result made waves through the Atlantic 10, including, though not limited to, the team afforded two extra days of scouting. The Saint Louis Billikens, who were considered league favorites before and during their month-long COVID-19 pause, met an upset-minded La Salle team in Philadelphia on Wednesday and fell 82-75. Once thought to be NCAA Tournament … [Read more...] about Bonnies have avoided league’s pitfalls
St. Bonaventure hoops alum Stinson remembered as teammate, friend and family man
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Peter van Paassen never thought of Andy Stinson as a walk-on during their three years as St. Bonaventure men's basketball teammates. "One thing about Andy, he could jump. He would dunk on you if he had the chance," Van Paassen, one of the stars of the Bonnies' 2000 NCAA Tournament team, recalled with a laugh. "We took him serious." Stinson, who led … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure hoops alum Stinson remembered as teammate, friend and family man
St. Bonaventure’s game at Saint Joseph’s postponed
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure's game at Saint Joseph's on Wednesday has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns in the Saint Joseph's program, sources confirmed. The Hawks played at Richmond last Tuesday, less than a week before Richmond went on pause due to positive COVID-19 test results. A source said the Bonnies will not add a replacement game before Saturday … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure’s game at Saint Joseph’s postponed
Schmidt: Bonnies “truly like each other”
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team's bond this season has faced several challenges. Three players departed the program since preseason: one before Thanksgiving, one before the team's first game and one before second semester. Bona didn't play until Dec. 15 due to COVID-related cancellations, including a quarantine due to multiple positive tests. … [Read more...] about Schmidt: Bonnies “truly like each other”