By Taylor Nigrelli ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- Patience. That’s what sixth-year senior and men’s basketball forward Marquise Simmons has learned in his 11 semesters at St. Bonaventure. That’s what a bout with cancer, a broken hand and a torn Achilles tendon taught him. For what should have been his four years of eligibility (2008-2012), he faced major obstacles, worked for … [Read more...] about Marquise Simmons and a path of patience
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Bona senior class etches its mark with upset of #21UMass
By Taylor Nigrelli ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- 14. That’s how many years it had been since St. Bonaventure had beaten a ranked opponent before they defeated UMass last night. 24. That’s how many chances the Bonnies had to accomplish the feat since 2000. They failed every time. Six. That’s how many times St. Bonaventure lost by six points or less this season, … [Read more...] about Bona senior class etches its mark with upset of #21UMass
Cumberbatch a welcome addition to the Bonnies
By Taylor Nigrelli It doesn’t take long for junior guard Andell Cumberbatch to describe the opportunities he had to play Division I basketball coming out of high school. “I had none at all.” The New Jersey native didn’t generate much buzz coming out of East Orange High School in 2011. So, like many others have done, he chose to play for a junior college in an attempt to get … [Read more...] about Cumberbatch a welcome addition to the Bonnies
Bonnies fail to close against Colonials, drop first home contest
By Taylor Nigrelli “The Reilly Center is one of the toughest places to play in the country.” This is a common refrain from nearly every opposing coach whose team braves the long, winding bus ride and the hostile student section to capture a win at St. Bonaventure. “This is a tough place to play,” George Washington Head Coach Mike Lonergan said. “Great fans, the … [Read more...] about Bonnies fail to close against Colonials, drop first home contest