By CHUCKIE MAGGIO BUFFALO – Richmond was optimistic about its NCAA Tournament chances entering the 2020 Atlantic 10 Tournament. The Spiders were included in 80 of the 97 Bracket Matrix projections, a consensus No. 11 seed, after a 24-7 regular season and second place finish in the Atlantic 10 standings. They heard the news that COVID-19 was prematurely ending their season in … [Read more...] about Richmond gets long-awaited chance at “Dance” in NCAA matchup with Iowa
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Osunniyi returns in style as Bonnies defeat Spiders on Senior Night
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The notion that Osun Osunniyi’s role in Friday night’s game against Richmond was to extend beyond the postgame senior ceremony appeared far-fetched just six days prior. Osunniyi playing 35 minutes, scoring 16 points and blocking three shots less than a week after he sat with his mother and grandmother at the Hagan Arena trainer’s table looked even more … [Read more...] about Osunniyi returns in style as Bonnies defeat Spiders on Senior Night
Bonnies host Richmond in another high-stakes Senior Night
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Bob Lanier did his best not to think about the fact that St. Bonaventure’s Feb. 25, 1970 game against Canisius was his final home appearance. He admitted, however, to looking at the clock throughout the contest to see how much time he had left in the then-University Center. “Man, it’s been really great playing here before these fans,” Lanier told reporters. … [Read more...] about Bonnies host Richmond in another high-stakes Senior Night
Bonnies visit preseason league favorite Richmond, look to avoid 0-2 A-10 start
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO If the St. Bonaventure men's basketball team wants a blueprint for rebounding from a substandard start to Atlantic 10 play, the Bonnies need look no further than their last opponent. Rhode Island had 12 days to lick its wounds from losing at Davidson's Belk Arena on Dec. 18, and while the Rams didn't shine against Bonaventure on Wednesday, they were more … [Read more...] about Bonnies visit preseason league favorite Richmond, look to avoid 0-2 A-10 start
Maggio: Who’s the best of the Atlantic 10’s elite point guards?
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure's disruptive big man was relegated to the bench in sweatpants, the Bonnies missing their trump card for a second straight Saturday afternoon due to concussion symptoms. Still, the Bonnies, backed by an exuberant Reilly Center crowd, went toe-to-toe with the Rhode Island Rams. Kyle Lofton maneuvered his way past Jeff Dowtin, exploded through the … [Read more...] about Maggio: Who’s the best of the Atlantic 10’s elite point guards?