BY RYAN LAZO HARRISONBURG, Va. — St. Bonaventure head coach Jim Crowley schedules these types of games for a reason. Early season road tests are a staple of Crowley's teams over the past four seasons in the hopes of preparing his team for the gauntlet which is Atlantic 10 Conference play. Just two days after earning a convincing win over Big 4 rival Canisius to make it … [Read more...] about Bona Learns Lesson In Loss To JMU
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Marquise Simmons signs professional contract with Dutch League’s Leeuwarden
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com 2014 St. Bonaventure graduate Marquise Simmons has signed a professional contract to play for Aris Leeuwarden of the Dutch Basketball League. Simmons, a 6-foot-8, 230-lb. forward, enjoyed his best season as a senior, starting all 33 games. The Washington, D.C., native averaged 8.0 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, both career highs. Simmons finished … [Read more...] about Marquise Simmons signs professional contract with Dutch League’s Leeuwarden
Saint Joseph’s Announces Non-Conference Schedule
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA - The Saint Joseph's men's basketball non-conference schedule for 2014-15 is highlighted by the Hawks' participation in the NIT Season Tip-Off. The defending Atlantic 10 champions will open the season hosting Fairleigh Dickinson on November 14 at Hagan Arena. The pairings for the NIT Season Tip-Off have not been finalized … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s Announces Non-Conference Schedule
Bona Advances To Semis Amid Emotional Week
By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — There is no denying St. Bonaventure University's Quarterfinal clash with La Salle University was more than just a game. Sure, it was the first game for the No. 2 seeded Bonnies who may need to win the Atlantic 10 Tournament outright to earn a bid into the NCAA Tournament. But their postseason hopes and resume-building needs were not the most … [Read more...] about Bona Advances To Semis Amid Emotional Week
HAVOC takes its toll on ODU as VCU rolls
By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — For the game's first first 27:03, Old Dominion University did everything it needed to keep Virginia Commonwealth University in check. They got to the loose balls, handled the press with ease and dominated the points in the paint battle. But the Rams can only be held down for so long. Aaron Bacote's 3-pointer at 12:53 of the second half put the … [Read more...] about HAVOC takes its toll on ODU as VCU rolls