By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — St. Bonaventure had their plan working to perfection from the moment the ball was thrown up toward the ceiling during the opening tip-off. Knowing Richmond had announced the departure of Derrick Williams, a rugged 6-foot-6 forward, Bona aimed to attack their front court. Just 77 seconds into the game, there was Youssou Ndoye spinning in the paint … [Read more...] about Bona Struggling To Finish Games
Richard Bland
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
Rueter, Little Fuel Bona To Fourth-Straight Win
RICHMOND — Two years removed from a Sweet 16 berth, the learning curve continues for St. Bonaventure University's women's basketball team. The Bonnies can be an impressive squad with dangerous weapons for a short burst, but then remind everyone it's still a team with just one senior on the roster earning time on the court. It's why through 22 games, the Bonnies have both … [Read more...] about Rueter, Little Fuel Bona To Fourth-Straight Win
Spiders Solve Hofstra’s Zone, Capture Overtime Win
By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — Every team has a weakness and the Hofstra Pride took advantage of the Spiders' weakness from the opening tip. Like Superman reacts to kryptonite, the Spiders react to seeing a 2-3 zone. They become hesitant. They become stagnant. They miss shots. Entering the game, Richmond ranked at the bottom of the Atlantic 10 Conference in 3-point shooting at … [Read more...] about Spiders Solve Hofstra’s Zone, Capture Overtime Win