NEW YORK – Less than a handful of Division I basketball teams, St. Bonaventure head coach Mark Schmidt often notes, end the season with a victory: the champions of the NCAA Tournament, National Invitation Tournament, College Basketball Invitational and The Basketball Classic. On Tuesday night, Bona joined the ranks of the overwhelming majority who experience a bittersweet … [Read more...] about Bonnies denied after late push, season ends in NIT semifinal
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Bonnies have found validation in NIT, with resilient Xavier on deck in Garden semifinal
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Their season has found validation in the unlikeliest of places, the most defiant of fashions. “They didn’t want us to get here,” St. Bonaventure head coach Mark Schmidt told his exuberant charges in the University of Virginia’s visiting locker room last Tuesday night. “But we’re here.” This wasn’t your run-of-the-mill “nobody believes in us” speech to … [Read more...] about Bonnies have found validation in NIT, with resilient Xavier on deck in Garden semifinal
Rylan Bannon named Big East Player of the Year as six Xavier Musketeers earn honors
Courtesy of GoXavier.com NEW YORK - Junior third baseman Rylan Bannon was named BIG EAST Player of the Year on Tuesday, headlining six Xavier honorees on the annual All-BIG EAST teams. The awards included first team recognition for Bannon, Zac Lowther and Matt Kent. Chris Givin, Garrett Schilling and Blaine Griffiths were each picked for spots on the second team in a … [Read more...] about Rylan Bannon named Big East Player of the Year as six Xavier Musketeers earn honors
No. 19 Cincy survives Bluiett, No. 24 Xavier
Thursday's Top 25 action. No. 19 CINCINNATI 86 No. 24 XAVIER 78 Five Bearcats contributed during a 9-0 run mid-way through the second half to give No. 19 Cincinnati a lead they did not surrender, Thursday night. Jacob Evans paced the Bearcats with 21 points on 7-of-16 shooting. Gary Clark posted a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Trevon Bluiett propelled … [Read more...] about No. 19 Cincy survives Bluiett, No. 24 Xavier
Two Xavier Musketeers named to Naismith Player of the Year Watch List
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI -- The Atlanta Tipoff Club has announced the watch list of 50 players in consideration for the 2017 Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year and the list includes a pair of Xavier Musketeers, junior guard Trevon Bluiett and sophomore guard Edmond Sumner. The mid-season list of 30 will be announced February 9. This marks the first time … [Read more...] about Two Xavier Musketeers named to Naismith Player of the Year Watch List