ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Eight teams descend upon the Boardwalk Hall with a spot in Saturday's semi-final on the line. Pickin' Splinters is court side with news, notes, updates and analysis. Grab a seat on the Pine and join in the discussion. The afternoon session continues with #4 St. Bonaventure and #5 St. Joseph's getting it on. The Bonnies clinched a first-round bye with … [Read more...] about A-10 Quarter-Final Ticker: St. Bonaventure vs. St. Joseph’s
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Schmidt Named Sporting News Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com. ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. - St. Bonaventure head coach Mark Schmidt was chosen by staff writers and editors at Sporting News as the Atlantic 10 Conference Coach of the Year, the publication announced on its website Tuesday. Schmidt guided the Bonnies to a 17-11 overall record, going 10-6 in conference play in 2011-12. The 17 wins tied a career best … [Read more...] about Schmidt Named Sporting News Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year
Andrew Nicholson named Atlantic 10 Player of the Year
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – St. Bonaventure's Andrew Nicholson has been named the Atlantic 10 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year, the league office announced Monday. Nicholson embarked on an unprecedented run down the stretch of the Atlantic 10 schedule, averaging 25.3 points and 11.5 rebounds over the final eight conference games to help … [Read more...] about Andrew Nicholson named Atlantic 10 Player of the Year
Nicholson scores 2,000th point in Loss at La Salle
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com. PHILADELPHIA – Andrew Nicholson scored his 2,000th career point and finished with 18 to go with nine rebounds in St. Bonaventure's 71-61 loss to La Salle on Saturday. The Bonnies (17-11, 10-6) secured the No. 4 seed in the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship and will play the winner of the No. 5 Saint Joseph's/No. 12 Charlotte … [Read more...] about Nicholson scores 2,000th point in Loss at La Salle
Wright’s shot delivers Bona
By Paul Casey Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- A screen, a slip, a switch missed, a shot and the thunder that resulted. Maybe, it's that easy. Matthew Wright elevated from the left corner and released a shot that floated in the air. Din became clamor as globe reached apex descending until leather met twine touching off jubilation. For a moment, the St. Bonaventure … [Read more...] about Wright’s shot delivers Bona