By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — St. Bonaventure had their plan working to perfection from the moment the ball was thrown up toward the ceiling during the opening tip-off. Knowing Richmond had announced the departure of Derrick Williams, a rugged 6-foot-6 forward, Bona aimed to attack their front court. Just 77 seconds into the game, there was Youssou Ndoye spinning in the paint … [Read more...] about Bona Struggling To Finish Games
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Bona’s Road Woes Continue In Loss To Richmond
By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — St. Bonaventure's players and coaches knew they entered their match-up against the Spiders with a big advantage in the front court. They also learned just hours before tip-off, the Atlantic 10 Conference's third-leading scorer Cedrick Lindsey was ruled out for the season with a torn meniscus in both knees. Lindsey's season-ending injury came just … [Read more...] about Bona’s Road Woes Continue In Loss To Richmond
Roberts adds wear and tear to the St. Joseph’s attack
By Paul Gotham To understand the contributions Ronald Roberts Jr. makes to the St. Joseph’s Hawks attack one needs to look no further than a recent loss to then No. 19 UMass Minutemen. With Roberts on the bench suffering from back spasms, the Hawks let a nine-point second-half lead slip away and fell on the road 66-62. St. Joseph’s followed three nights later with an … [Read more...] about Roberts adds wear and tear to the St. Joseph’s attack
Dion Wright provides production off the St. Bonaventure bench
By Paul Gotham Four years ago Mark Schmidt’s lineup consisted of four players averaging more than 31 minutes per game. Andrew Nicholson, Ogo Adegboye, Michael Davenport and Demitrius Conger combined to score 53 of St. Bonaventure University’s 70 points a game. The Bonnies bench was an afterthought. Something Schmidt used only if the situation dictated. That was … [Read more...] about Dion Wright provides production off the St. Bonaventure bench
Marquise Simmons and a path of patience
By Taylor Nigrelli ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- Patience. That’s what sixth-year senior and men’s basketball forward Marquise Simmons has learned in his 11 semesters at St. Bonaventure. That’s what a bout with cancer, a broken hand and a torn Achilles tendon taught him. For what should have been his four years of eligibility (2008-2012), he faced major obstacles, worked for … [Read more...] about Marquise Simmons and a path of patience