By Paul Gotham Surveying the Atlantic 10, Metro Atlantic Athletic, Patriot League and even the Mid-American for some nuggets of knowledge from last week. Chris Johnson can fill a role The "pressing question" about this year's version of the St. Bonaventure's Bonnies is and has been who will fill the void (particularly scoring) left behind by Andrew Nicholson? Demitrius … [Read more...] about Chris Johnson, C.J. McCollum, Javon McCrea and five nuggets from the past week
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Ndoye turns opener into a block party
By Paul Gotham St. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- Footnote at the bottom of the box score reads: Technical fouls: St. Bonaventure-NDOYE, Youssou. It was a small penalty to pay. Actually, the official's whistle was barely audible over the clamor created by the student section. With the game well in hand Youssou Ndoye delivered a thunderous two-handed jam that rattled the Reilly … [Read more...] about Ndoye turns opener into a block party
Nicholson leads as Bona downs URI, 81-61
By Paul Casey Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- A variety of descriptions come to mind regarding St. Bonaventure's performance Saturday afternoon: efficient offense, getting the most from its top player and disciplined defense. Add catching their stride at the right time to that list. Andrew Nicholson put an exclamation point on senior day festivities with … [Read more...] about Nicholson leads as Bona downs URI, 81-61
Moore leads Temple past Bona, 76-70
By Paul Casey Gotham St. BONAVENTURE, NY -- First place came riding into town and returned to North Broad Street. Ramone Moore led four in double figures and keyed a decisive 10-0 run late in the second half as the Atlantic 10 leading Temple Owls defeated the St. Bonaventure Bonnies 76-70 Wednesday night on Bob Lanier Court at the Reilly Center. Moore scored five of … [Read more...] about Moore leads Temple past Bona, 76-70
Xavier too much; downs Bona, 77-64
By Paul Gotham CINCINNATI, OH -- St. Bonaventure's Bonnies had plenty of answers on Saturday afternoon. Just not enough to beat an elite team. Mark Lyons led four Musketeers in double figures as Xavier downed St. Bonaventure 77-64 in Atlantic 10 Conference play at the Cintas Center. Lyons paced an offense which attacked the Bonnies from the inside and out. "When Lyons is … [Read more...] about Xavier too much; downs Bona, 77-64