By Paul Casey Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- For twenty minutes a visitor got comfortable in the Reilly Center. The relaxed state was short lived. Player-of-the-year candidate Andrew Nicholson led all scorers with 24 points as the St. Bonaventure Bonnies defeated the Cornell Big Red 79-58 Friday night on Bob Lanier Court. Leading by two at half, Nicholson sparked a … [Read more...] about Strong second half the difference as Bonnies beat Cornell
St. Bonaventure Bonnies
Mark Schmidt and the Reilly Center revival
By Paul Casey Gotham The realization came to Mark Schmidt in March of 2000. Schmidt, at the time an assistant at Xavier, was on the bus back to the Buffalo Airport. St. Bonaventure had just trimmed the Musketeers 65-64 when soon-to-be NBA star David West missed a shot at the buzzer. Thinking about the game, Schmidt commented to then Xavier head coach, Skip Prosser, "I … [Read more...] about Mark Schmidt and the Reilly Center revival
Signed, sealed, delivered: St Bona Bonnies 2011-12
The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what A-10 basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. Today we cast our eyes upon the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. After falling 75-73 in double overtime to La Salle in A-10's first round round, the Bonnies accepted a bid to the CBI Tournament. Central Florida ousted the Brown and White after 40 … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: St Bona Bonnies 2011-12
Finally! Bonnies Begin 2011-12 Season Friday
In Brief The 2011-12 Bonnies begin the season with high expectations in their fifth year under head coach Mark Schmidt. St. Bonaventure returns four starters from last year's squad that posted the school's first winning record (16-15) and postseason appearance (CBI) since 2001-02. Leading From the Front Senior All-America candidate Andrew Nicholson enters his final season … [Read more...] about Finally! Bonnies Begin 2011-12 Season Friday
Nicholson Named to Naismith Award Preseason List
ATLANTA - St. Bonaventure senior Andrew Nicholson is one of just 50 players nationally named to the Naismith Award preseason watch list, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Monday. The Naismith Trophy is the most prestigious national award presented annually to college basketball’s player of the year. Other notable Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year winners include Bill … [Read more...] about Nicholson Named to Naismith Award Preseason List