By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Bob Lanier did his best not to think about the fact that St. Bonaventure’s Feb. 25, 1970 game against Canisius was his final home appearance. He admitted, however, to looking at the clock throughout the contest to see how much time he had left in the then-University Center. “Man, it’s been really great playing here before these fans,” Lanier told reporters. … [Read more...] about Bonnies host Richmond in another high-stakes Senior Night
Richmond Spiders
Bonnies suffer another disappointment, Burton dominates in Richmond win at Robins Center
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO It was the same refrain for St. Bonaventure on Friday night. The Bonnies began their nationally-televised bout with Richmond haphazardly, as they often have on the road, committing three turnovers over the first four minutes and surrendering an early 7-2 deficit. They regrouped enough to hang around in the first half, trading baskets and even taking the lead … [Read more...] about Bonnies suffer another disappointment, Burton dominates in Richmond win at Robins Center
Veteran St. Bonaventure and Richmond teams seek return to past form in Friday meeting
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure enthusiasts and Richmond die-hards alike can commiserate for 40 minutes when the Bonnies and Spiders meet on Friday night. This Friday Night Showcase figured to be a “Game of the Year” candidate when the Atlantic 10 preseason poll was released, with Bona and Richmond ranked first and second. The teams returned nearly everyone of consequence … [Read more...] about Veteran St. Bonaventure and Richmond teams seek return to past form in Friday meeting
Point Starred: Lofton hits game-winner for Bonnies at Richmond
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Kyle Lofton was pleading with the officials at the Robins Center moments earlier, protesting a no-call that turned into a traveling infraction and threatened to turn St. Bonaventure's lengthy lead into an 0-2 league start. Then came redemption in the form of a missed Richmond free throw and a spent shot clock, leaving the junior point guard the ball, for the … [Read more...] about Point Starred: Lofton hits game-winner for Bonnies at Richmond
Bonnies visit preseason league favorite Richmond, look to avoid 0-2 A-10 start
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO If the St. Bonaventure men's basketball team wants a blueprint for rebounding from a substandard start to Atlantic 10 play, the Bonnies need look no further than their last opponent. Rhode Island had 12 days to lick its wounds from losing at Davidson's Belk Arena on Dec. 18, and while the Rams didn't shine against Bonaventure on Wednesday, they were more … [Read more...] about Bonnies visit preseason league favorite Richmond, look to avoid 0-2 A-10 start