By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure basketball fans have asked a handful of questions since the Bonnies’ blowout loss to Virginia Tech in Charlotte on Dec. 17. When would the next game be? Does Mark Schmidt utilize his bench enough? Is this team still a tournament contender? “Is this the best they’ve looked since Marquette?” was not on the list- until the Bonnies led VCU by … [Read more...] about Bonnies “showcase” their best game since Charleston Classic, handle VCU
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Bonnies host redemption-minded VCU in first Friday Night Showcase of season
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Perhaps the first warning signs that the St. Bonaventure Bonnies were going to become an extreme second half team were planted during their first meeting with VCU last year. The Bonnies hadn’t, to that point, faced a halftime deficit larger than two points at Richmond. They actually started games powerfully at home, jumping ahead by double-digits against … [Read more...] about Bonnies host redemption-minded VCU in first Friday Night Showcase of season
Bonnies show rust, need overtime, but secure Atlantic 10 opener over La Salle
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure played more basketball than it bargained for after 25 days off. The Bonnies looked rusty in their first game since Dec. 17, trailing by as many as 12 points to the unremarkable La Salle Explorers. A 19-9 run over the final 8:57 of regulation was enough to force overtime at Tom Gola Arena, where Bona scored the first six points of the extra … [Read more...] about Bonnies show rust, need overtime, but secure Atlantic 10 opener over La Salle
Bonnies will not have full roster as they return to action against La Salle
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Four-on-four basketball and individual drills had been St. Bonaventure's default practice settings since the program was impacted by COVID-19 around the New Year. Bonnies head coach Mark Schmidt said his team, which saw games at Dayton and against Saint Louis postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests within its program, will not have a full roster in its … [Read more...] about Bonnies will not have full roster as they return to action against La Salle
Bona-Saint Louis postponed due to Bonnies’ COVID-19 protocols
Press release courtesy of the Atlantic 10 Conference NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Atlantic 10 has postponed the Saint Louis at St. Bonaventure men's basketball game, originally set for Saturday at 4:00 pm ET, due to COVID-19 protocols within the St. Bonaventure program. The game will be rescheduled for a to-be determined date and time. … [Read more...] about Bona-Saint Louis postponed due to Bonnies’ COVID-19 protocols