By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Before Bob McKillop became “The Silver Fox,” as synonymous with Davidson College as Stephen Curry and the Wildcat logo, he was a St. Bonaventure basketball fan. Growing up in Queens in the 1950s and ‘60s, McKillop listened to Bona games on the radio. As he developed as a ballplayer in his own right, going on to play for Chaminade High School on Long Island … [Read more...] about Once a fan, McKillop now trying to beat Bona
St. Bonaventure Bonnies
Takeaways: Strong second half lifts Bona over Joe’s
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team was outplayed in the first half in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. The Bonnies were outrebounded (by nine), were outscored by a basket in the paint and scored just three points off four St. Joseph's turnovers. They only trailed by three, but came out decidedly flat after a hard-fought win at Duquesne on Saturday. As … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Strong second half lifts Bona over Joe’s
Daly needs help to compete with Bonnies
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO It takes two, at least, to make a thing go right in college basketball. One is the loneliest number-getter. St. Joseph's junior Ryan Daly has experienced this as much as anyone in the NCAA this season. Daly is the only positive story in a miserable season for the Hawks, who haven't won an Atlantic 10 game since the 2019 conference tournament. They stand at … [Read more...] about Daly needs help to compete with Bonnies
Takeaways: Lofton makes the big one as Bonnies down Dukes
(Photo Credit: Ed Marra/St. Bonaventure athletic communications) By CHUCKIE MAGGIO If Osun Osunniyi is the Ben Wallace of these St. Bonaventure Bonnies, making major contributions to victories whether he scores in bunches or not, Kyle Lofton is becoming their Chauncey Billups. Bona's Mr. Big Shot hit a go-ahead three-pointer from the right wing with just 1:14 left, aided by … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Lofton makes the big one as Bonnies down Dukes
Takeaways: Bonnies sweep season series with 25-point win over GW
(Photo Credit: Craig Melvin/St. Bonaventure athletic communications) By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The signs of a rout appeared early, when St. Bonaventure opened Wednesday night's game against George Washington with the first 10 points. Dominick Welch put back a missed Kyle Lofton three-point try with an emphatic dunk, followed by a Jaren English three to make it 10-0. English roared … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Bonnies sweep season series with 25-point win over GW