By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Who says you can’t go home again? Robert Morris University’s sparkling new basketball arena wasn’t constructed yet when Mark Schmidt paced the sidelines in Moon Township, Pa. from the fall of 2001 to the spring of 2007; the Charles L. Sewall Center he called home was torn down in 2017 to make way for its replacement. Still, Saturday’s game represents a … [Read more...] about Schmidt returns to RMU roots as Bonnies meet Duquesne
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Pittsford Mendon pulls away on Senior Night to beat Odyssey, 75-61
By BILLY HEYEN PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Late in Wednesday’s third quarter, Pittsford Mendon senior Caleb Arena grabbed an offensive rebound on the weak side. He turned toward the perimeter and kicked out to Kyle Hennessey, another senior. Hennessey rose up and knocked down the triple, his second from the left wing of the ballgame, to put Mendon up nine. The Vikings’ student section … [Read more...] about Pittsford Mendon pulls away on Senior Night to beat Odyssey, 75-61
Takeaways: Bonnies sweep season series with 25-point win over GW
(Photo Credit: Craig Melvin/St. Bonaventure athletic communications) By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The signs of a rout appeared early, when St. Bonaventure opened Wednesday night's game against George Washington with the first 10 points. Dominick Welch put back a missed Kyle Lofton three-point try with an emphatic dunk, followed by a Jaren English three to make it 10-0. English roared … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Bonnies sweep season series with 25-point win over GW
Maggio: Time again to start talking Bonnies’ double bye
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO It was hard to believe at the time, but St. Bonaventure's 85-55 loss to Virginia Commonwealth on Alumni Weekend 2019 was its last defeat until March. The handful of fans who remained in the desolate Reilly Center when the final buzzer mercifully sounded were the last to witness a home loss until opening night in November. The Bonnies are 26-7 in the month of … [Read more...] about Maggio: Time again to start talking Bonnies’ double bye
Penfield extends win streak to 10-straight in 67-61 win at Irondequoit
By BILLY HEYEN IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — Baylee Teal pulled up from the right wing midway through Tuesday’s fourth quarter. She’d just nailed a 3 from that spot a few possessions earlier. This time, Teal needed help from the glass, but the shot again fell through. As she ran back down the floor, Teal covered her face in her right hand. It was her third triple in about four minutes … [Read more...] about Penfield extends win streak to 10-straight in 67-61 win at Irondequoit