Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI - After a decorated playing career and four years as an assistant on the Xavier baseball staff, Billy O'Conner was named the program's seventh head coach on Tuesday. "Billy is the full package when it comes to his playing, coaching and recruiting experience," said Xavier Director of Athletics Greg Christopher. "His passion for Xavier, … [Read more...] about Billy O’Conner promoted to Head Coach of Xavier Program
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Marist Announces Hiring of Mike Maker as Head Coach
Courtesy of GoRedFoxes.com POUGHKEEPSIE – Marist College has hired Mike Maker as its head men’s basketball coach, it was announced Tuesday by Director of Athletics Tim Murray. A press conference to introduce Maker as the 11th head coach in program history will take place on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at McCann Arena. “We believe Mike Maker is a great fit for Marist,” … [Read more...] about Marist Announces Hiring of Mike Maker as Head Coach
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
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
Bonnies fail to close against Colonials, drop first home contest
By Taylor Nigrelli “The Reilly Center is one of the toughest places to play in the country.” This is a common refrain from nearly every opposing coach whose team braves the long, winding bus ride and the hostile student section to capture a win at St. Bonaventure. “This is a tough place to play,” George Washington Head Coach Mike Lonergan said. “Great fans, the … [Read more...] about Bonnies fail to close against Colonials, drop first home contest