By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Defense is a theme of this year's NCAA men's basketball Final Four, and for good reason. Two of the top three defensive teams in the nation are playing in Minneapolis tonight. Virginia leads the country in scoring defense, allowing just over 55 points a game. Texas Tech is third, holding teams to just 59 points per contest. Save for Purdue guard … [Read more...] about Bonnies will finish 2018-19 NCAA season as a top 20 defense
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Five stages of a Bonnies basketball offseason
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The NCAA's upcoming Final Four weekend serves two major purposes. For four teams, it's an opportunity to compete on the sport's biggest stage for the opportunity to be crowned national champion. For the other 349 Division I teams, it serves as an offseason kickoff. With the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) holding its annual convention … [Read more...] about Five stages of a Bonnies basketball offseason
Saint Joseph’s names Billy Lange head coach
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA – Saint Joseph’s University announced today that Billy Lange will take the helm of its men’s basketball program as head coach. He becomes the 15th head coach in the program’s 110-year history. Lange succeeds legendary Hawks’ head coach Phil Martelli. Lange brings more than 23 years of sideline experience to the Hawks, most recently as … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s names Billy Lange head coach
A-10 Season in Review: League sets eyes on future
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Atlantic 10's NCAA Tournament games on Friday night symbolized the conference's entire season: a poor start with a late run at respectability. This year's league was never meant to feature two participants in the big dance. The A-10 was 12th in conference RPI, trailing groups like the Ivy League, Mid-American Conference (MAC) and Southern Conference. … [Read more...] about A-10 Season in Review: League sets eyes on future
Moffat, Contento combine for two-hit shutout of Fordham in 1-0 Bonnies win
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com BRONX, N.Y. – Bonnies pitchers Donovan Moffat (McQuaid Jesuit) and Ben Contento combined for a two-hit shutout, making an early lead stick for a 1-0 win as the St. Bonaventure baseball team defeated Fordham Sunday afternoon. St. Bonaventure improves to 1-2 in Atlantic 10 play while Fordham is now 2-1. Sam Fuller led off the game with a triple … [Read more...] about Moffat, Contento combine for two-hit shutout of Fordham in 1-0 Bonnies win