By CHUCKIE MAGGIO We’re all amateur bracketologists this time of year. Team A is a lock for March Madness. Team B needs to win its conference tournament. Team C needs to make the tournament semifinal or final to feel safe. Without the benefit of being in the room with the NCAA Tournament selection committee, we wait until Selection Sunday to garner any insight into how its … [Read more...] about Maggio: Bubble has been kind to St. Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure Bonnies
“Sluggish” Bonnies drop regular season finale
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Jalen Adaway was still in full uniform when he decided his night on Bob Lanier Court wasn't finished. He started at the free throw line and shot for a bit before moving to the opposite 3-point arc, shooting jumpers from the exact spot he'd missed a buzzer-beating overtime bid 45 minutes prior. Adaway led all scorers during one of St. Bonaventure's most … [Read more...] about “Sluggish” Bonnies drop regular season finale
Bonnies preaching “unfinished business” ahead of regular season finale
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Mark Schmidt made his message loud and clear when he addressed his newly crowned Atlantic 10 champions on Saturday afternoon. "Now, we don't want to end the season with a loss," Schmidt remarked, as captured in a video from the team's official Twitter account. "You should be hungrier now to finish the season with a win at home; to go undefeated at home; to … [Read more...] about Bonnies preaching “unfinished business” ahead of regular season finale
St. Bonaventure clinches first men’s Atlantic 10 regular season championship, No. 1 seed in A-10 Tournament
By Chuckie Maggio The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team is the Atlantic 10’s outright regular season champion for the first time in its history. The Bonnies, 11-3 in conference play, didn’t have to wait for Monday night’s regular season finale to clinch the feat. The Davidson Wildcats’ victory over VCU on Saturday ensures that VCU cannot earn a share of the title. Bona … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure clinches first men’s Atlantic 10 regular season championship, No. 1 seed in A-10 Tournament
St. Bonaventure thrashes George Washington behind balanced effort
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Mark Schmidt had, true to form, waited a while before clearing his bench. His Bonnies, galvanized by a 32-12 run over 12 minutes, had turned their Friday night contest with George Washington into a rout. They led 74-33 with 6:31 remaining when Schmidt relented, putting Jalen Adaway, Kyle Lofton, Osun Osunniyi and Dominick Welch on the bench. … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure thrashes George Washington behind balanced effort