By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY -- Michael Davenport might have exhaled one of those deep lung-clearing breaths, but no timeout was taken. No chance to mark this spot in time. A little more than four minutes remained in the first half at the Blue Cross Arena when Davenport connected from behind the arc. Teammate Matthew Wright drove the baseline and kicked a pass from under … [Read more...] about Davenport’s re-emergence gives St. Bonaventure another weapon
Bonaventure Bonnies
Signed, sealed, delivered: St. Bonaventure Bonnies 2012-13
Finishing off the previews of the Atlantic 10's incoming freshmen with the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. Bona made their first trip to the NCAA tournament in more than a decade. Mark Schmidt and the Bonnies finished 10-6 in the A-10 and 20-12 overall. The Orlando Magic chose Andrew Nicholson in the first round of the NBA draft. Da'Quan Cook signed a contract to play in Bulgaria. … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: St. Bonaventure Bonnies 2012-13
Bona fairy tale continues with Atlantic 10 championship
By Paul Casey Gotham ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- When the publishers decide to release the next edition of fairy tales by the brothers Grimm, they might consider an addition. It might start like this: in a city almost forgotten by college basketball came a team who would inspire a region. In a season of unforgettable performances, Andrew Nicholson saved his best for the biggest … [Read more...] about Bona fairy tale continues with Atlantic 10 championship
A-10 Championship Ticker – Dayton vs. St. Bonaventure
It all comes down this! The 2012 Atlantic 10 tournament concludes with the championship game featuring a #1/#3 match up between the Dayton Flyers and St. Bonaventure Bonnies. Pickin’ Splinters could not be court side for the championship game, but that doesn't mean we are not watching. Have a question? Just saw a play you have to talk about? Or do you just genuinely miss … [Read more...] about A-10 Championship Ticker – Dayton vs. St. Bonaventure
Bonnies’ second half surge stops LaSalle, 68-53
Courtesy SBU Athletics By Aaron M Smith PHILADELPHIA, PA -Charles Dickens, move over! You have met your match. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies penned their own version of "The Tale of Two Halves", as SBU broke open a close game using a 18-2 run to start the second half and defeat the upset-minded LaSalle Explorers, 68-53 in … [Read more...] about Bonnies’ second half surge stops LaSalle, 68-53