Courtesy of GoBonnies.com 2014 St. Bonaventure graduate Marquise Simmons has signed a professional contract to play for Aris Leeuwarden of the Dutch Basketball League. Simmons, a 6-foot-8, 230-lb. forward, enjoyed his best season as a senior, starting all 33 games. The Washington, D.C., native averaged 8.0 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, both career highs. Simmons finished … [Read more...] about Marquise Simmons signs professional contract with Dutch League’s Leeuwarden
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Marquise Simmons and a path of patience
By Taylor Nigrelli ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- Patience. That’s what sixth-year senior and men’s basketball forward Marquise Simmons has learned in his 11 semesters at St. Bonaventure. That’s what a bout with cancer, a broken hand and a torn Achilles tendon taught him. For what should have been his four years of eligibility (2008-2012), he faced major obstacles, worked for … [Read more...] about Marquise Simmons and a path of patience
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 use second-half surge to upset La Salle
By Taylor Nigrelli ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- After a litany of close calls against superior Atlantic 10 opponents over the past two years, the Bonnies (12-7, 2-3) were finally able to close out as they defeated the La Salle Explorers (11-7, 3-1) 66-51 Wednesday night. “That was the best that we’ve played all year,” Head Coach Mark Schmidt said. “We talked about finishing, … [Read more...] about Bonnies use second-half surge to upset La Salle
Kloof’s buzzer beater lifts St. Bonaventure
By Paul Gotham LEWISTON, NY – Charlon Kloof scored at the buzzer as the St. Bonaventure Bonnies fended off the Niagara University Purple Eagles, 74-72 in Big 4 action at the Taps Gallagher Center, Saturday night. Without needing a timeout, Kloof went end to end in the game’s final five seconds for the game-winner. “It’s special situations,” head coach Mark Schmidt said … [Read more...] about Kloof’s buzzer beater lifts St. Bonaventure