By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team did not open Wednesday night's at George Mason like it was about to roll to 2-0 in conference play. After a 34-18 second half, however, it couldn't be denied: the Bonnies look formidable when they're at their best. SBU overcame a 19-4 deficit after the opening six minutes; a negative assist-to-turnover ratio, with … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Bonnies hold Mason to 18 second half points, grab win No. 10
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Takeaways: Bonnies control second half to win A-10 opener
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure Bonnies like to get conference play started right. Coach Mark Schmidt is now 9-4 in Atlantic 10 openers in his St. Bonaventure tenure after the Bonnies' 71-66 victory at George Washington on Sunday afternoon. After entering halftime with a two-point deficit, Bona outscored GW 43-36 in the second half, thanks to 59 percent shooting and a … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Bonnies control second half to win A-10 opener
Joe Girard III falls just short of signature moment in Syracuse loss to Notre Dame
By BILLY HEYEN In an alternate universe, one where the referee's whistle blows once more and sends Joe Girard III to the foul line with a chance to tie the game, Syracuse might've opened the new year with a memorable win. It would've been a signature moment for the freshman point guard from Glens Falls. Instead, the whistle didn't blow and the final buzzer sounded. Syracuse's … [Read more...] about Joe Girard III falls just short of signature moment in Syracuse loss to Notre Dame
Maggio: Too early to declare Bona’s place in murky A-10
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure men's basketball coach Mark Schmidt won't be golfing at Olean's Bartlett Country Club until spring, but one of his favorite golf-related quotes is bound to surface in a press conference when the course is still coated in snow. "Jack Nicklaus always used to say, 'You learn how to win by winning,'" Schmidt likes to say. "No matter what the coach … [Read more...] about Maggio: Too early to declare Bona’s place in murky A-10
Syracuse vs. Notre Dame: Previewing the Fighting Irish
By BILLY HEYEN Syracuse (8-5, 1-1 Atlantic Coast) welcomes Notre Dame (9-4, 0-2) to the Carrier Dome on Saturday to resume ACC play in the new year. The Orange concluded nonconference play with a 14-point home win over Niagara, while the Fighting Irish beat Alabama A&M by 26 on Dec. 29. Two teams that could be fighting for the ACC's final NCAA Tournament spot will look to … [Read more...] about Syracuse vs. Notre Dame: Previewing the Fighting Irish