By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Before Jordan Gathers nailed the shot that shook Flatbush, a pair of daggers came from Matthew Wright. In the process, the Toronto, Ontario native reminded fans of his exploits from the not-so-distant past and offered hope for the remainder of the weekend. Matthew Wright. The senior guard who has a history of putting Saint Bonaventure in … [Read more...] about Matthew Wright gives Bona Nation a case of deja vu
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Saint Bonaventure upsets top-seeded Saint Louis
By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, N.Y. – It wasn’t the first option. Not all of it was needed. But it definitely was the difference. Jordan Gathers drilled a three at the buzzer as the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies upset the top-seeded Saint Louis Billikens, 71-68 to reach the semi-finals of the Atlantic 10 championship. Coming out of a timeout with 20.9 left on the clock, Gathers … [Read more...] about Saint Bonaventure upsets top-seeded Saint Louis
Bona’s Road Woes Continue In Loss To Richmond
By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — St. Bonaventure's players and coaches knew they entered their match-up against the Spiders with a big advantage in the front court. They also learned just hours before tip-off, the Atlantic 10 Conference's third-leading scorer Cedrick Lindsey was ruled out for the season with a torn meniscus in both knees. Lindsey's season-ending injury came just … [Read more...] about Bona’s Road Woes Continue In Loss To Richmond
Wright’s career night sown from seeds of desperation
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Perhaps a reference to grains of sand slipping through the hour glass leans too much on the sentimental. But you get the point. Matthew Wright, St. Bonaventure’s senior guard, turned in a performance Saturday night against Big 4 rival Canisius which delicately balanced patience with force. And his motivation comes from the feeling … [Read more...] about Wright’s career night sown from seeds of desperation
Bonnies start slow, run away from South Dakota in opening win
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – A timeout, an adjustment and everything thereafter. Trailing 17-9 less than nine minutes into Saturday’s contest, St. Bonaventure head coach Mark Schmidt rounded up the troops. The Bonnies employed a 1-2-2 three-quarter court press from that point and outscored the South Dakota Coyotes 22-4 to close the half en route to a 68-46 … [Read more...] about Bonnies start slow, run away from South Dakota in opening win