By Taylor Nigrelli ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- Patience. That’s what sixth-year senior and men’s basketball forward Marquise Simmons has learned in his 11 semesters at St. Bonaventure. That’s what a bout with cancer, a broken hand and a torn Achilles tendon taught him. For what should have been his four years of eligibility (2008-2012), he faced major obstacles, worked for … [Read more...] about Marquise Simmons and a path of patience
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Cumberbatch a welcome addition to the Bonnies
By Taylor Nigrelli It doesn’t take long for junior guard Andell Cumberbatch to describe the opportunities he had to play Division I basketball coming out of high school. “I had none at all.” The New Jersey native didn’t generate much buzz coming out of East Orange High School in 2011. So, like many others have done, he chose to play for a junior college in an attempt to get … [Read more...] about Cumberbatch a welcome addition to the Bonnies
Dayton women’s basketball defeats Bonnies in A-10 home opener
DAYTON, Ohio – The University of Dayton Flyers women’s basketball team won its Atlantic 10 home opener with a 73-59 victory over the St. Bonaventure Bonnies Saturday afternoon at UD Arena. The Flyers improved their record to 9-4 and 2-0 in the A-10 while SBU dropped to 12-6 and 1-2 in A-10 play. The win marked the 19 consecutive for the Flyers at UD Arena, dating back to … [Read more...] about Dayton women’s basketball defeats Bonnies in A-10 home opener
Baron has become one of Buffalo’s biggest fans
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Jim Baron has roamed the sidelines for nearly three decades. He has won more than 400 collegiate games, taken two schools to the NCAA Tournament and has his place in two separate halls of fame. Yet when it comes to talking about the city of Buffalo, Baron easily switches roles from head coach to cheerleader. “Buffalo is a great town for … [Read more...] about Baron has become one of Buffalo’s biggest fans
Severe scores 30, Fordham claims victory at Manhattan
Severe is strong in Battle for Bronx. By Joe Manganiello Bronx, N.Y. -- In an early-season battle between Bronx rivals, the Fordham Rams claimed their first road win of the season at Manhattan College on Tuesday night, 79-75. Fordham's freshman standout Jon Severe finished with 30 points, and senior Branden Frazier added 21 points and a pair of crucial free throws late … [Read more...] about Severe scores 30, Fordham claims victory at Manhattan