By CHUCKIE MAGGIO When the Atlantic 10 structures its schedule pairings each summer for the following season, many home-and-homes are often assumed splits. The nature of the Atlantic 10 lends itself to each team winning a game. The nature of college basketball lends itself to the home team winning in its friendly confines. St. Bonaventure has debunked that logic, sweeping 17 … [Read more...] about Bonnies hope to bring out brooms in big Duquesne rematch
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Takeaways: Lofton makes the big one as Bonnies down Dukes
(Photo Credit: Ed Marra/St. Bonaventure athletic communications) By CHUCKIE MAGGIO If Osun Osunniyi is the Ben Wallace of these St. Bonaventure Bonnies, making major contributions to victories whether he scores in bunches or not, Kyle Lofton is becoming their Chauncey Billups. Bona's Mr. Big Shot hit a go-ahead three-pointer from the right wing with just 1:14 left, aided by … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Lofton makes the big one as Bonnies down Dukes
Schmidt returns to RMU roots as Bonnies meet Duquesne
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Who says you can’t go home again? Robert Morris University’s sparkling new basketball arena wasn’t constructed yet when Mark Schmidt paced the sidelines in Moon Township, Pa. from the fall of 2001 to the spring of 2007; the Charles L. Sewall Center he called home was torn down in 2017 to make way for its replacement. Still, Saturday’s game represents a … [Read more...] about Schmidt returns to RMU roots as Bonnies meet Duquesne
Signed, sealed, delivered: Duquesne Dukes 2013-14
Counting down to tipoff and previewing the Atlantic 10’s incoming freshmen with a look at the first year players of Duquesne Univesity. In Jim Ferry's first season as head coach, Duquesne finished 8-22 (one win in conference play). Ferry welcomes five freshmen to campus: L.G. Gill, Darius Lewis, Desmond Ridenour, Jordan Robinson and Isaiah Watkins. L.G. Gill F … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Duquesne Dukes 2013-14
Performance of the Week | Wumi Agunbiade
By Aaron M Smith Big time players rise to the occasion. Whether it is a last minute shot needed for a victory or a great performance on the road, big time players find a way to rise to the occasion and deliver a performance that leaves people talking for hours, days and even months. On Thursday night, the Duquesne Dukes were on the road facing #24 West Virginia hoping to … [Read more...] about Performance of the Week | Wumi Agunbiade