By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- In this age of advanced statistics, where analysts toil over complex formulas to unlock the mysteries of sporting outcomes, Jim Baron proved that experience still has value. The veteran coach relied on his gut for a last-minute decision Saturday evening, and he got what he wanted. With his team clinging to a three-point lead in the closing … [Read more...] about Baron’s instincts seal Canisius triumph
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Bona battles to victory over Cornell in front of national audience
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com. ITHACA, N.Y. – After surrendering a 14-point second-half lead, the St. Bonaventure men's basketball team – behind a game-high 19 points from Chris Johnson – battled to a 72-68 win Wednesday evening at Cornell in front of a national TV audience on the NBC Sports Network. Johnson tied a career high in scoring, but more importantly … [Read more...] about Bona battles to victory over Cornell in front of national audience
Ortega, Bonnies use 2nd half surge to top Niagara, 51-49
Trailing by five at halftime, the St. Bonaventure women's basketball team used a 12-0 run in the middle of the second half to grab the lead away from the Purple Eagles and they never looked back. The Bonnies struggled mightily in the first half shooting the ball. As a team they shot just 24 percent (6-25) from the floor and 8-14 from the free throw line. As a team they went … [Read more...] about Ortega, Bonnies use 2nd half surge to top Niagara, 51-49
Bonnies race by Mansfield in exhibition, 104-61
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com. ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team raced out to a 19-4 lead not even seven minutes in, led by as many as 45 and received a game-high 25 points from senior Demitrius Conger to cruise to a 104-61 victory over Mansfield in an exhibition tilt Saturday afternoon at the Reilly Center. The Division II … [Read more...] about Bonnies race by Mansfield in exhibition, 104-61
SBU picks up another national TV game
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com. ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team has picked up another TV game this season, as the Bonnies will be showcased nationally on NBC Sports Network when they travel to Cornell on Nov. 14. The game brings the reigning Atlantic 10 Conference champions total regular-season TV appearances to nine, including … [Read more...] about SBU picks up another national TV game