By Paul Gotham How does that old saying go? The more things change; the more things stay the same? The fortunes of this year's St. Bonaventure men's basketball team lie somewhere in the above contradiction. That's not to suggest the Bonnies are a contradiction. Nothing could be further from the truth. Their play on the court might look slightly different this year, but … [Read more...] about Schmidt and Bona keep playing the trifecta
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Dayton favored in A-10 Women’s Basketball Preseason Poll
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – After capturing its first Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball title and making the program’s third straight trip to the NCAA Tournament, Dayton has been tabbed as the team to beat this season, according to a vote of the league’s 16 head coaches. Richmond and 2009 champion Charlotte rounded out the top three, respectively. Dayton (23-7/12-2) returns six letter … [Read more...] about Dayton favored in A-10 Women’s Basketball Preseason Poll
Schmidt, St. Bonaventure reach long-term contract extension
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com. ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Men's basketball head coach Mark Schmidt has signed a long-term extension with St. Bonaventure University, director of athletics Steve Watson announced on Wednesday. Schmidt, now under contract through the conclusion of the 2018-19 campaign, inked a five-year extension following a season that culminated … [Read more...] about Schmidt, St. Bonaventure reach long-term contract extension
A-10 Final Ticker: St. Bonaventure vs. Xavier
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- The Atlantic 10 title is for the taking along with an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament when #4 St. Bonaventure and #3 Xavier take the hardwood. Watch the game on CBS and get all the news, notes, analysis and commentary on Pickin' Splinters. Xavier leads the series 24-15, including wins in each of the last 11 meetings. Xavier is 2-1 against St. … [Read more...] about A-10 Final Ticker: St. Bonaventure vs. Xavier
A-10 Semi-Final Ticker: UMass vs. St. Bonaventure
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Four remain. A spot in Sunday's final is on the line. Pickin' Splinters is court side with news, notes, updates and analysis. Grab a seat on the Pine and join in the discussion. #4 St. Bonaventure and #8 UMass tip off Saturday's semi-finals. Jesse Morgan scored 21 points and Chaz Williams had 20 to lead Massachusetts to a 77-71 win over Temple (No. 24 … [Read more...] about A-10 Semi-Final Ticker: UMass vs. St. Bonaventure