By Taylor Nigrelli ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- To say things looked bleak for the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team early in the second half Saturday would be quite the understatement. The Bonnies (20-7, 9-3) trailed the Duquesne Dukes (16-9, 8-4) by 22 points, 47-25 just four minutes into the second half of a conference game at the Reilly Center. Just under 15 … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure Women Stun Duquesne with 22-Point Comeback
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Oliver leads Dayton to second half surge over Bonnies
By Taylor Nigrelli ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- If you’ve attended enough St. Bonaventure men’s basketball games this year, you’ve probably begun to notice a pattern. The Bonnies (13-10, 3-6) take an early lead, begin to falter around halftime, regain their step in the second half then ultimately fall apart down the stretch and lose by five points or less. The team … [Read more...] about Oliver leads Dayton to second half surge over Bonnies
Marquise Simmons and a path of patience
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
Bona senior class etches its mark with upset of #21UMass
By Taylor Nigrelli ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- 14. That’s how many years it had been since St. Bonaventure had beaten a ranked opponent before they defeated UMass last night. 24. That’s how many chances the Bonnies had to accomplish the feat since 2000. They failed every time. Six. That’s how many times St. Bonaventure lost by six points or less this season, … [Read more...] about Bona senior class etches its mark with upset of #21UMass
Rueter, Little Fuel Bona To Fourth-Straight Win
RICHMOND — Two years removed from a Sweet 16 berth, the learning curve continues for St. Bonaventure University's women's basketball team. The Bonnies can be an impressive squad with dangerous weapons for a short burst, but then remind everyone it's still a team with just one senior on the roster earning time on the court. It's why through 22 games, the Bonnies have both … [Read more...] about Rueter, Little Fuel Bona To Fourth-Straight Win