By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Mark Schmidt has heard the phrase before, but he doesn’t endorse it. It’s difficult, we’re told, to beat a team three times in one season. Schmidt scoffed at the thought before the 2015 Atlantic 10 Tournament, as St. Bonaventure attempted to defeat Saint Joseph’s for the third time in two months. “Says who?” he asked, cracking a smile. “Who came up with … [Read more...] about It’s Bonnies-Dukes Round 3 in Richmond
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Maggio: Bubble has been kind to St. Bonaventure
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
“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
Boeheim leads Syracuse to much-needed win over UNC
By PAUL CIFONELLI On what ended up being a banner night for him, Buddy Boeheim's 26 points led Syracuse to a 72-70 victory over North Carolina. Syracuse needed the victory after dropping its last two games to Duke and Georgia Tech, which keeps the Orange in the bubble conversation. Boeheim netted 17 of his points in the first half, including 11 in the final five minutes … [Read more...] about Boeheim leads Syracuse to much-needed win over UNC
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