By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure Bonnies took little care of the basketball on Wednesday night, and it almost cost them their long-standing dominance of Fordham. The Bonnies committed 16 turnovers and the Rams scored 21 points off those miscues, a major reason Bonaventure found itself in overtime for the first time this season. SBU was stout in the extra period, however, … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Bonnies lock up in overtime to survive Fordham
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Athena grad Scantlebury scores 14 in Niagara County CC win
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Nigel Scantlebury (Greece Athena) didn't get the start Wednesday night. For the first time this season the Niagara County Community College sophomore came off the bench. That this occurrence happened on the Thunderwolves' only trip to Scantlebury's hometown added a touch of irony. Any chance that the instance affected Scantlebury's play went … [Read more...] about Athena grad Scantlebury scores 14 in Niagara County CC win
Bonnies remember Kobe
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Before Alejandro Vasquez left the St. Bonaventure locker room for practice on Monday, he inscribed a message on his shoes with a black Sharpie. "RIP Kobe," the freshman wrote, placing a heart in between, before snapping a pic for his Instagram story. Vasquez and his teammates were among the millions of people grieving the tragic loss of NBA legend Kobe … [Read more...] about Bonnies remember Kobe
Rhody gets away as Bonnies slip in second
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ST. BONAVENTURE -- The game, the first victory without Osun Osunniyi since the Toronto showcase against Rutgers, was within reach for the St. Bonaventure men's basketball team against Rhode Island on Saturday afternoon. A Jaren English steal that led to a Justin Winston corner three-pointer capped a 7-2 run to bring Bonaventure within three points of URI … [Read more...] about Rhody gets away as Bonnies slip in second
Osunniyi’s status unclear for Saturday
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure center Osun Osunniyi’s status for St. Bonaventure’s game against Rhode Island on Saturday is questionable, according to a team source. The 6-foot-10 Osunniyi did not participate in practice on Tuesday and did not travel with the Bonnies to Dayton for Wednesday’s game. Osunniyi suffered a concussion during last Wednesday’s win over UMass, with … [Read more...] about Osunniyi’s status unclear for Saturday