By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA A year ago, Erik Brown was a horse in front of the opposing net, the immovable Clydesdale who made scoring goals look easy. He scored 30 goals, second-most in the nation. This year, Brown has still been that disruptive-to-a-defense, down-low focal point of the Rochester Institute of Technology power play. Pucks, however, just haven't gone in at … [Read more...] about RIT hockey hopes Brown is heating up just at the right time
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Takeaways: Lofton swishes game-winner, Bonnies win third straight
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Kyle Lofton was fresh off the highest-scoring game a St. Bonaventure freshman ever produced. He was never on track for another 32-point outing against La Salle at the Reilly Center on Wednesday, but he accomplished another rare first-year feat. With 10 seconds left and the game tied at 60, Lofton collected an inbounds pass from Courtney Stockard and … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Lofton swishes game-winner, Bonnies win third straight
After historic game on Sunday, Pickett sets Siena program record
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- On Sunday, Jalen Pickett (Aquinas) did something that only one other player has accomplished this century in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. Monday, Pickett stood alone in Siena Saints program history. Pickett became the first player since Antawn Dobie (LIU-Brooklyn) in 2003 to post a performance with 45+-point and 10 … [Read more...] about After historic game on Sunday, Pickett sets Siena program record
St. Bonaventure’s Kyle Lofton named A-10 Rookie of the Week
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com After helping St. Bonaventure to two wins last week, freshman point guard Kyle Lofton has been named the Atlantic 10 Conference Rookie of the Week. It is his second such honor this season. In wins at Saint Joseph's and at home against George Mason, Lofton averaged 20 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. He made 50 percent of his shots … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure’s Kyle Lofton named A-10 Rookie of the Week
Former Bonnies share their favorite Schmidt stories
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO To commemorate Mark Schmidt's all-time St. Bonaventure coaching wins record, I asked his former SBU players to share their favorite Schmidt stories. From comical practice tales to meaningful reflections on the 12th-year coach's role in their careers, here are a handful of stories from people who spent hundreds of days with the new record holder. Idris … [Read more...] about Former Bonnies share their favorite Schmidt stories