By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team's bond this season has faced several challenges. Three players departed the program since preseason: one before Thanksgiving, one before the team's first game and one before second semester. Bona didn't play until Dec. 15 due to COVID-related cancellations, including a quarantine due to multiple positive tests. … [Read more...] about Schmidt: Bonnies “truly like each other”
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Bonnies burn George Mason in first half, secure best ever Atlantic 10 start
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Dominick Welch cracked a smile, knowing the question was coming: What is it, exactly, that causes him to have some of his most prolific games against George Mason? If he knows, he's not revealing any secrets. "I don't really think it matters what the team is. We just go out there and try to play to the best of our abilities," Welch remarked. "But it just … [Read more...] about Bonnies burn George Mason in first half, secure best ever Atlantic 10 start
Bonnies seek to continue Mason domination
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure's Saturday afternoon lost some objective cache when the Davidson Wildcats paused basketball activities due to COVID-19. The Bonnies were poised to have a direct challenge to their first place Atlantic 10 standing for the second week in a row, either retaining their league lead or being surpassed by the Wildcats by tiebreak. The 8-6 … [Read more...] about Bonnies seek to continue Mason domination
Maggio: St. Bonaventure’s offense is far from its peak
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO As formidable as St. Bonaventure has been in its 8-1 start, the Bonnies have been largely guided by their defense. Bona's offense averages a modest 70.2 points per game on 42.9 percent shooting, 10th in the Atlantic 10 in both categories. For a league title contender, the brown and white hasn't packed the scoring punch you'd expect. The Bonnies haven't … [Read more...] about Maggio: St. Bonaventure’s offense is far from its peak
St. Bonaventure to play George Mason at Reilly Center on Saturday
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The "Scheduling Carousel" continues in the Atlantic 10. After the St. Bonaventure men's basketball team's matchup at Davidson on Saturday afternoon was postponed due to positive COVID-19 results in the Davidson program, Bona is now hosting George Mason at the Reilly Center. The A-10 announced the changes Wednesday morning. The game is scheduled to tip off at … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure to play George Mason at Reilly Center on Saturday