By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Mark Schmidt has heard the phrase before, but he doesn’t endorse it. It’s difficult, we’re told, to beat a team three times in one season. Schmidt scoffed at the thought before the 2015 Atlantic 10 Tournament, as St. Bonaventure attempted to defeat Saint Joseph’s for the third time in two months. “Says who?” he asked, cracking a smile. “Who came up with … [Read more...] about It’s Bonnies-Dukes Round 3 in Richmond
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Bonnies solve another Pittsburgh puzzle, extend streak to six
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO It was another Steel City escapade for the St. Bonaventure men's basketball team on Saturday night. For the fourth straight road game at Duquesne, the Bonnies found themselves in a one-possession matchup in the final minute. For the fourth straight time, and fifth consecutive trip overall, they left Pittsburgh winners. The Bonnies, down a point at … [Read more...] about Bonnies solve another Pittsburgh puzzle, extend streak to six
Long time, no see for Bonnies and Dukes
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Duquesne Dukes like to believe a lot can change in a week. While St. Bonaventure was surprising the Atlantic 10 on Wednesday night, storming back from a 15-point halftime deficit to top VCU, the Dukes were erasing a 13-point disadvantage at the same time in Allegheny County. Keith Dambrot's side endured a 26-12 Rhode Island run over the last 10:52 of … [Read more...] about Long time, no see for Bonnies and Dukes
Bonnies grind out win behind defense, Lofton’s 28
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure Bonnies scored just 62 points on Friday night against Duquesne, yet Kyle Lofton was two points shy of 30. Jaren Holmes entered the nationally televised clash with the Dukes with one of the hottest hands in college basketball, but the Bonnies' fourth consecutive win was Lofton's chance to remind his team he could still take over a … [Read more...] about Bonnies grind out win behind defense, Lofton’s 28
Air of dissatisfaction motivates Bonnies entering Friday Night Showcase with Duquesne
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO They hold an early Atlantic 10 lead, haven't lost with a healthy starting five and are riding a three-game win streak. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies, however, are not satisfied with how they're playing entering Friday night's nationally televised contest with longtime rival Duquesne. "Believe me, we're not playing great," Bonnies coach Mark Schmidt said Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Air of dissatisfaction motivates Bonnies entering Friday Night Showcase with Duquesne