By Paul Casey Gotham Midway through the first half of a recent contest, St. Bonaventure's Matthew Wright came off a screen and flaired to the outer third of the floor. After catching a pass through a tangle of hands and arms, he pivoted, surveying the court. With the defense pursuing from behind, Wright advanced the ball one dribble and, despite having an opening in front … [Read more...] about It’s all in a day’s work for St. Bonaventure’s Matthew Wright
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Duquesne rides second-half run to victory over SBU, 66-52
By Paul Casey Gotham PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Turning hurt into positive. That is how the Duquesne Dukes spent their Saturday afternoon. Less than 72 hours after a late-game collapse, the Dukes used those lessons for their first conference win of the season. Sean Johnson and T.J. McConnell sparked a 13-0 second-half run as the Dukes defeated the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, … [Read more...] about Duquesne rides second-half run to victory over SBU, 66-52
Bonnies fight off pesky Colonials, 66-56
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- Andrew Nicholson started it. Chris Johnson finished. And then some. The duo chipped in15 points apiece as the St. Bonaventure Bonnies opened Atlantic 10 play with a 66-56 victory over the George Washington Colonials at the Reilly Center. Johnson scored 10 of his 15 points in the game's final 9 minutes to salt the victory. The junior … [Read more...] about Bonnies fight off pesky Colonials, 66-56
Conger and Bona survive Niagara, 72-70
By Paul Casey Gotham NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, NY -- On the surface, everything spelled setback for the St. Bonaventure Bonnies: an early drought, more turnovers than the local baker, a late dry spell, foul trouble for the leading scorer and a late rally from the opposition. What else is there? Demetrius Conger notched a double-double including a career-high 27 points as … [Read more...] about Conger and Bona survive Niagara, 72-70
Bona Cruises Past Saint Francis
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com. ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Chris Johnson matched a career high with 19 points, Demitrius Conger poured in 17 and Matthew Wright 15 as St. Bonaventure (6-5) cruised to an 82-55 victory over Saint Francis (3-9, 2-0 NEC) at the Reilly Center on Friday. The Red Flash did not record a field goal over the first 7:08 of the game as the … [Read more...] about Bona Cruises Past Saint Francis