By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team has generated a considerable amount of enthusiasm the last three weeks, carrying a six-game win streak and ample Atlantic 10 Tournament hopes into Davidson on Wednesday night. A road loss at Belk Arena, where the Wildcats have lost just twice the last two years, was a likely result no matter how hot the Bonnies … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Bona offense stalls against Davidson
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Ocorr, Robinson lead Finney into the regionals
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Keegan Ocorr and Markus Robinson combined for 62 points in a 76-61 C.G. Finney victory over the Caledonia-Mumford Raiders in the Class C regional qualifier Wednesday night at the Blue Cross Arena. Ocorr and Robinson scored nine during an 11-0 run to close the first quarter as Finney grabbed a lead it did not surrender. Finney advances … [Read more...] about Ocorr, Robinson lead Finney into the regionals
Odyssey beats Wellsville for third time, to play top-ranked Olean in regional
LETCHWORTH, N.Y. -- Travon Harper and Jaden Hartsfield scored 15 points apiece to lead the Greece Odyssey Leopards past the Wellsville Lions, 63-55 in the New York State Class B regional qualifier, Wednesday night. The pair combined for nine points in the second quarter when Odyssey outscored Wellsville, 19-10 to break open a tie game. Harper connected twice from the floor … [Read more...] about Odyssey beats Wellsville for third time, to play top-ranked Olean in regional
Nally family to take over the Blue Cross Arena Wednesday night
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Dan Nally allowed himself to think of the best outcome from last Saturday's Section V championship results. Now he gets to watch as his two sons compete to see which one will continue his season. Class A1 champion Pittsford Mendon and A2 victor Pittsford Sutherland will meet Wednesday night at the Blue Cross Arena with a spot in the New … [Read more...] about Nally family to take over the Blue Cross Arena Wednesday night
Breaking down the Atlantic 10 Tournament seeding scenarios
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO With two games left in the Atlantic 10 regular season, standings and seeding are still wide open. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies could be as high as the No. 2 seed and as low as the No. 6. The many tiebreakers and possible outcomes for the last week can result in some challenging math. Here's your guide to Bona's scenarios. Official men's basketball … [Read more...] about Breaking down the Atlantic 10 Tournament seeding scenarios