By CHUCKIE MAGGIO If the National Invitation Tournament’s decision to hold St. Bonaventure’s quarterfinal matchup against Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. rather than SBU’s Reilly Center accomplished anything, it placed about 5,000 more viewers in front of a television. St. Bonaventure’s NIT quarterfinal matchup with Virginia was the most-watched Bonnies game this season with … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure-Virginia NIT quarterfinal was Bona’s most-watched game this season
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Big Apple Bonnies: Lofton avenges conference tournament free throws as St. Bonaventure advances to first NIT semifinal since 1977
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO You could have devised a script where Kyle Lofton redeemed himself for two late misses during the Atlantic 10 Tournament quarterfinal game by sinking two winning foul shots a week and a half later in the National Invitation Tournament. Hollywood’s directors would send your work to the trash bin. Too cheesy of a plot twist after St. Bonaventure’s chances of … [Read more...] about Big Apple Bonnies: Lofton avenges conference tournament free throws as St. Bonaventure advances to first NIT semifinal since 1977
Pack line meets pack line as St. Bonaventure makes next stop on NIT road trip
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO “Pack line” is the defensive term du jour as the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team meets the University of Virginia in Charlottesville for the NIT quarterfinal round on Tuesday. Virginia head coach Tony Bennett’s father Dick, who led Wisconsin to the 2000 Final Four, invented the pack line system as a method of closing driving lanes and forcing … [Read more...] about Pack line meets pack line as St. Bonaventure makes next stop on NIT road trip
Miami ousts No. 18 Virginia in OT
MIAMI 54 No. 18 VIRGINIA 48 in OT Bruce Brown knocked down a three with 26 seconds left in overtime to give Miami a 50-48 lead, which held up as the Hurricanes upset No. 18 Virginia. Brown's 14 points and Kamari Murphy's 10 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double led the Hurricanes. Devon Hall (15 points) and Isaiah Wilkins (10 points, 10 rebounds) topped the … [Read more...] about Miami ousts No. 18 Virginia in OT
No. 3 Kansas holds on to beat rival K-State
No. 3 KANSAS 74 KANSAS STATE 71 Frank Mason III collected 21 points, three assists, two rebounds and two steals as the Jayhawks held off a late rally to avoid losing their second straight. Dean Wade's jumper with 4:38 remaining gave Kansas State a brief lead at 60-59. Wade finished the game with 20 points, six rebounds and four assists. Teammate Wesley Iwundu chipped in … [Read more...] about No. 3 Kansas holds on to beat rival K-State