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
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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
Bonnies Basketball Decade In Review: Best Games
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Editor’s note: As this calendar year comes to a close and 2020 fast approaches, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball program is wrapping up one of its most memorable decades. The “Bonnies Basketball Decade In Review” series takes a look back at the players, games and moments that defined the 2010s. Today, Chuckie Maggio wraps up the series with the 10 best … [Read more...] about Bonnies Basketball Decade In Review: Best Games
Bonnies bested by Bulls
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO BUFFALO -- The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team knew it wasn't going to run away with its matchup against Buffalo from the beginning, that the impressive 17-6 lead it built in the first seven minutes on Monday would at least be met by some resistance and offensive firepower on the UB end. For 32 minutes, that firepower was manageable, exciting even, as … [Read more...] about Bonnies bested by Bulls