By CHUCKIE MAGGIO For most of the season, the St. Bonaventure Bonnies were the opposite of road warriors. Road pacifists? Road civilians? Regardless of the moniker, SBU's 0-9 start away from the Reilly Center was a representation of a young, oft-injured team that appeared to be in for a long season. The Bonnies have responded with five straight road wins, the latest … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Poyser scores 20 off bench, Bonnies run away from Fordham
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Takeaways: Lofton swishes game-winner, Bonnies win third straight
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Kyle Lofton was fresh off the highest-scoring game a St. Bonaventure freshman ever produced. He was never on track for another 32-point outing against La Salle at the Reilly Center on Wednesday, but he accomplished another rare first-year feat. With 10 seconds left and the game tied at 60, Lofton collected an inbounds pass from Courtney Stockard and … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Lofton swishes game-winner, Bonnies win third straight
St. Bonaventure’s Kyle Lofton named A-10 Rookie of the Week
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com After helping St. Bonaventure to two wins last week, freshman point guard Kyle Lofton has been named the Atlantic 10 Conference Rookie of the Week. It is his second such honor this season. In wins at Saint Joseph's and at home against George Mason, Lofton averaged 20 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. He made 50 percent of his shots … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure’s Kyle Lofton named A-10 Rookie of the Week
Former Bonnies share their favorite Schmidt stories
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO To commemorate Mark Schmidt's all-time St. Bonaventure coaching wins record, I asked his former SBU players to share their favorite Schmidt stories. From comical practice tales to meaningful reflections on the 12th-year coach's role in their careers, here are a handful of stories from people who spent hundreds of days with the new record holder. Idris … [Read more...] about Former Bonnies share their favorite Schmidt stories
Record-breaking day at Reilly Center as Bonnies top George Mason
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ST. BONAVENTURE -- Mark Schmidt was emotional, as were many of the 4,803 fans in attendance. The 12th year coach had just broken St. Bonaventure's all-time coaching wins record with his 203rd victory, heard the Bona student section chant his name and listened to the arena, his arena, stand and applaud. The postgame festivities after Sunday's 79-56 win … [Read more...] about Record-breaking day at Reilly Center as Bonnies top George Mason