By CHUCKIE MAGGIO BUFFALO – Richmond was optimistic about its NCAA Tournament chances entering the 2020 Atlantic 10 Tournament. The Spiders were included in 80 of the 97 Bracket Matrix projections, a consensus No. 11 seed, after a 24-7 regular season and second place finish in the Atlantic 10 standings. They heard the news that COVID-19 was prematurely ending their season in … [Read more...] about Richmond gets long-awaited chance at “Dance” in NCAA matchup with Iowa
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Bonnies fall short in NCAA first round
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Kyle Lofton buried his face in an NCAA March Madness towel, unable to hide his disappointment. Jaren Holmes glanced up at the Assembly Hall ceiling, attempting to understand where the St. Bonaventure Bonnies fell short. The small contingent assembled at the arena clapped for the starters as they left the court, a show of appreciation for a … [Read more...] about Bonnies fall short in NCAA first round
Bonnies set to battle Bayou Bengals
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure Bonnies have been their own unofficial historians since the postgame ceremony Sunday, capturing every moment of this special March Madness. Kyle Lofton went live on Instagram, gleefully snagging free water and orange juice upon arriving at the Bonnies’ Indianapolis hotel. Osun Osunniyi made a TikTok photo collage of his favorite Atlantic … [Read more...] about Bonnies set to battle Bayou Bengals
Lofton and Osunniyi cherish second championship together
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The first time the detonative duo won a championship together, the celebration included a commitment. Basking in the aftermath of a national prep school title, Putnam Science Academy point guard Kyle Lofton announced in the locker room that he was going to St. Bonaventure. Lofton's teammates cheered and embraced him, including Osun Osunniyi. Osunniyi didn't … [Read more...] about Lofton and Osunniyi cherish second championship together
Bonnies Notebook: Three days until St. Bonaventure meets LSU
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure got a slight jump on LSU arriving to Indianapolis. The Bonnies packed and left Dayton, Ohio Sunday night after the NCAA Selection Show, checked into their Indy hotel and proceeded to take another COVID-19 test. They had to administer the tests themselves, a change in procedure that surprised star guard Kyle Lofton, and went to their rooms to … [Read more...] about Bonnies Notebook: Three days until St. Bonaventure meets LSU