By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The much-maligned St. Bonaventure-Gannon contest has come and gone, with the Bonnies defeating the Division II Golden Knights 75-50 in the first meeting between the teams since 1977. Bona did not always play well but was never in danger of losing, making 50 percent of its shots and eventually playing its entire roster. The Bonnies' win streak extends to … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Bonnies control reunion with Gannon
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Bonnies Basketball Decade In Review: Ranking the 10 Teams
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO As this calendar year comes to a close and 2020 fast approaches, the St. Bonaventure men's basketball program is wrapping up one of its most memorable decades. The "Bonnies Basketball Decade In Review" series will take a look back at the players, games and moments that defined the 2010s. The first installment of the series will rank the 10 teams that completed … [Read more...] about Bonnies Basketball Decade In Review: Ranking the 10 Teams
Amerks keep rolling as injured players return
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Having gone 39 days without playing a game because of injury, C.J. Smith was eager to finally get back in the Rochester Americans lineup on Wednesday night. "You're out for a long time, you just want to be part of it," Smith said. Now imagine how Taylor Leier felt. Because of off-season shoulder surgery, his last game was April 29, 216 long days ago. "The … [Read more...] about Amerks keep rolling as injured players return
Bonnies celebrate Centennial by crushing Hofstra
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ST. BONAVENTURE -- The mood in the full-capacity Reilly Center was jovial from the start. Some of the greatest players in St. Bonaventure history made the trip to celebrate 100 years of basketball for Saturday's game, including the greatest of all time. Bob Lanier hadn't set foot on the Bonaventure campus since the court was dedicated in his honor in … [Read more...] about Bonnies celebrate Centennial by crushing Hofstra
Amerks’ streak finally ends
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA In losing 3-1 to the visiting Charlotte Checkers on Saturday night, the Rochester Americans dug themselves an early hole and couldn't recover. The Checkers were the better team early, took advantage of a pair of first-period power plays and then made sure goalie Anton Forsberg had plenty of help the rest of the way. That's the quick synopsis of the here … [Read more...] about Amerks’ streak finally ends