By Paul Casey Gotham ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- When the publishers decide to release the next edition of fairy tales by the brothers Grimm, they might consider an addition. It might start like this: in a city almost forgotten by college basketball came a team who would inspire a region. In a season of unforgettable performances, Andrew Nicholson saved his best for the biggest … [Read more...] about Bona fairy tale continues with Atlantic 10 championship
St. Bonaventure Bonnies
A-10 Championship Ticker – Dayton vs. St. Bonaventure
It all comes down this! The 2012 Atlantic 10 tournament concludes with the championship game featuring a #1/#3 match up between the Dayton Flyers and St. Bonaventure Bonnies. Pickin’ Splinters could not be court side for the championship game, but that doesn't mean we are not watching. Have a question? Just saw a play you have to talk about? Or do you just genuinely miss … [Read more...] about A-10 Championship Ticker – Dayton vs. St. Bonaventure
Bonnies’ second half surge stops LaSalle, 68-53
Courtesy SBU Athletics By Aaron M Smith PHILADELPHIA, PA -Charles Dickens, move over! You have met your match. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies penned their own version of "The Tale of Two Halves", as SBU broke open a close game using a 18-2 run to start the second half and defeat the upset-minded LaSalle Explorers, 68-53 in … [Read more...] about Bonnies’ second half surge stops LaSalle, 68-53
A-10 Quarterfinal Ticker – LaSalle vs. St. Bonaventure
The 2012 Atlantic 10 tournament quarterfinals kick off with a #8/#1 match up between the LaSalle Explorers and St. Bonaventure Bonnies. Pickin’ Splinters is court side bringing you scores, stats, analysis, insights – we might even get a quote or two from players or coaches. Grab a seat on the Pine for the day. Come early. Stay late. Check back often. Make sure to hit your … [Read more...] about A-10 Quarterfinal Ticker – LaSalle vs. St. Bonaventure
Bonnies’ patience has national returns
By Aaron M Smith Patience is a virtue. It is a phrase we have all heard at one point in our lives. In modern day college sports, patience has about as much face time as the sun does in Western New York during the long winter months. Yet one school is proving that when patience is applied, it can reap enormous dividends. Case in point, the St. Bonaventure’s women … [Read more...] about Bonnies’ patience has national returns