By CHUCKIE MAGGIO A meaningful college basketball season in the Southern Tier didn't appeal to be in the cards on Dec. 12, 2020, when St. Bonaventure's season opener was canceled a mere 90 minutes before the scheduled tip-off. The Bonnies had already passed through a COVID-19 pause that called off their participation in Mohegan Sun's Bubbleville on Thanksgiving week. Multiple … [Read more...] about Maggio: Bonnies’ season was a gift for team, fans
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Bonnies burn George Mason in first half, secure best ever Atlantic 10 start
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Dominick Welch cracked a smile, knowing the question was coming: What is it, exactly, that causes him to have some of his most prolific games against George Mason? If he knows, he's not revealing any secrets. "I don't really think it matters what the team is. We just go out there and try to play to the best of our abilities," Welch remarked. "But it just … [Read more...] about Bonnies burn George Mason in first half, secure best ever Atlantic 10 start
Canisius battles to gritty 63-60 victory, sweeps Saint Peter’s
By GRIFFIN DELLA PENNA BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Canisius College Golden Griffins defeated the Saint Peter's Peacock’s 63-60 Saturday afternoon at the Koessler Athletic Center in a hard-fought MAAC matchup. Today’s win for the Griffs was their second over St. Peters in 24 hours, after a 70-58 victory on Friday, bring their overall record to 3-3. As the game came down to the … [Read more...] about Canisius battles to gritty 63-60 victory, sweeps Saint Peter’s
MAAC men’s basketball announces conference schedule
By PAUL GOTHAM The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) will open its 40th season on December 8th, and a trio of former Section V standouts will be a part of it. Jason Hawkes (Aquinas), Jalen Pickett (Aquinas) and Siena College tip off on the road while Tah-Jae Hill (Hilton) starts his career at Niagara University with a home game. Hawkes and Pickett will travel with the … [Read more...] about MAAC men’s basketball announces conference schedule
East’s Barley recalls the late Clifford Robinson
By PAUL GOTHAM More than two decades have passed since Darrell Barley played on the same courts as NBA veteran Clifford Robinson. The memories haven't faded. "He could put it on the floor; you couldn’t guard him inside," Barley said Tuesday by phone. "He could shoot better than you, so you just had a hope he had a long night. Most evenings, he didn’t miss." Robinson … [Read more...] about East’s Barley recalls the late Clifford Robinson