By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY – What one started the other finished. And it was all hands on deck in between. Matthew Wright netted a team-high 20, and Youssou Ndoye registered a double-double as the St. Bonaventure Bonnies opened Atlantic 10 play with a convincing 84-70 defeat of the Richmond Spiders on Bob Lanier Court at the Reilly Center, Wednesday … [Read more...] about Bonnies open A10 play with decisive victory over Richmond
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UB rallies to defeat St. Bonaventure, 78-73
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Bobby Hurley saw his opportunity, and the first-year coach didn’t waste it. When St. Bonaventure’s best perimeter scorer went to the bench with an injury, Hurley made an adjustment. UB’s Bulls locked down on defense, and their offense found its rhythm for a 78-73 victory over Big 4 rival St. Bonaventure at Alumni Arena Saturday … [Read more...] about UB rallies to defeat St. Bonaventure, 78-73
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 control paint in victory over Canisius
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – The plan was to get in the lane and score at the basket. And that is exactly what St. Bonaventure’s Bonnies accomplished. With a distinct advantage in rebounds and points in the paint the Bonnies outscored their long-time rival, Canisius Golden Griffins by 15 in the second half on their way to a convincing 86-64 victory Saturday … [Read more...] about Bonnies control paint in victory over Canisius
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