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Record-setting senior night marks 11 straight for Bonnies

By Joe Ceraulo Men’s Basketball Beat Writer Even with most students away for spring break, the atmosphere in the Reilly Center Tuesday night was its usual electric self as the Bonnies took down Davidson after three overtimes, 117-113. Nearly 5,000 fans packed the arena to honor the Bonnies’ three seniors, likely playing their last game… Keep Reading

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Bonnies avenge last season’s court storm, get past VCU

By Joe Ceraulo Men’s Basketball Beat Writer No one in St. Bonaventure’s locker room forgot what happened last year against Virginia Commonwealth University in the Reilly Center. In that game, Matt Mobley went off for the Bonnies, setting a career high (which he’d break this season against George Mason) with 34 points in the team’s… Keep Reading

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Tourney chances looking bright

By Mike Hogan, Staff Writer Coming into Wednesday’s 73-67 victory over Duquesne University, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team had an 89 percent chance to reach the “Big Dance,” according to the College Basketball Power Index. Those odds may have seen a slight increase after the Bonnies’ ninth win in a row and 21st of… Keep Reading

SPORTS/Women's basketball

Impactful first season for Calabrese

By Grace Perechinsky, Contributing Writer Northern New Jersey high school standout Emily Calabrese brought her talents and determination to St. Bonaventure University this season. The freshman, who was a First Team All-North New Jersey player, helped a depleted St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team with her play on both ends of the court, averaging 6.1 points… Keep Reading

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Ikpeze dominates post in team’s ninth straight win

By Joe Ceraulo Men’s Basketball Beat Writer The Bonnies won their ninth straight game Wednesday night against Duquense in front of a nearly sold-out crowd at the Reilly Center. The winning streak marks the team’s longest since the 1969-1970 season when St. Bonaventure made its lone Final Four appearance. Neither team succeeded in finding an… Keep Reading

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Griffin’s late heroics launch Bonnies past No. 16 URI

By Joe Ceraulo Men’s Basketball Beat Writer So much for a win in the Carrier Dome being the highlight of this season for St. Bonaventure men’s basketball. The milestones keep piling up for the Bonnies, who ended the University of Rhode Island’s nation-leading 16-game win streak with a 77-74 victory in front of a sold-out… Keep Reading

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Offensive explosion leads to Homecoming Weekend win

By Joe Ceraulo Men’s Basketball Beat Writer St. Bonaventure beat Richmond in front of a sold-out Homecoming Weekend crowd at the Reilly Center today, 97-88. The Bonnies were led by senior guards Jaylen Adams and Matt Mobley, who each scored 24 points in the win but received double-figure scoring from all five starters. “There’s not… Keep Reading

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Swimmers prepping for Atlantic 10s

By Matt Petit, Staff Writer As the A10 Conference Championship meet approaches for the St. Bonaventure men’s and women’s swim teams, the Bonnies are looking to re-establish their dominance in the A10 conference. Last year, the men’s team came in seventh, only surpassing Davidson College. The Bonnies, who are currently in their taper season, have… Keep Reading

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Fans weigh in on basketball season and tourney hopes

By Mike Hogan, Staff Writer The hype and the tournament hopes of the Bonnies fans were at an all-time high after a overtime victory over the Syracuse Orange. It was the Bonnies first win against a Syracuse team since the 1981 season. The Bonnies were the darlings of the NCAA in the eyes of many,… Keep Reading

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Adams’ career night extends win streak to five

By Joe Ceraulo Men’s Basketball Beat Writer Coming off a 40-point performance in Duquense Saturday night, senior standout Jaylen Adams scored 44 in the Bonnies 79-56 win tonight over St. Louis. His performance was the most efficient offensive game in the country this season for a 40-point scorer, as his 44 came on 14-18 from… Keep Reading

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Lacrosse preparing for new season, new rules

By Christine Walsh, Contributing Writer As the St. Bonaventure women’s lacrosse team prepares for its season opener at Lehigh University on  Feb. 10, players reflect back on the team’s improvements during the fall season. “The fall season went very well for our program,” said sophomore midfielder Destinee Johnson. “We had 12 new members on the… Keep Reading

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Bonnies 4-4 after Mobley’s 24-point game

By Jeremy Castro Sports Assignment Editor The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team have now won back-to-back games for the first time in 2018 after defeating George Washington University 70-52 at the Reilly Center on Sunday, Jan. 28.  The Bonnies were once again much improved on the defense end, holding the Colonials to 32.1 percent on 18-56 from the field… Keep Reading

Women's basketball

Ruff excelling despite team’s injuries

By Sean Mickey Staff Writer The 2017-18 St. Bonaventure women’s basketball season has been anything but predictable with injuries to four of their 10 players and an ever-changing lineup. After a positive 4-3 stretch going into mid-December, the Bonnies’ season appeared to be coming off the rails after injuries to key players, including junior guard… Keep Reading

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Krusch performing well far from home

By Matt Petit Staff Writer The St. Bonaventure men’s swim team recorded a win on its senior day against The University of Binghamton with a score of 206-78, but the big standout from the meet was a freshman. Tjaard Krusch, a freshman sports studies major from Dorsheim, Germany was that standout. Krusch won all three… Keep Reading

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Freshmen dive into new environment

By Jeremy Castro Sports Assignment Editor The St. Bonaventure men’s and women’s diving teams are nearing the crescendo of their season as the Atlantic 10 tournament draws near. As what has come as a welcomed surprise, the success of the team has had a lot to do with the three freshman divers on the squad. Anna Campos, Michael Bruno and Riley… Keep Reading

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Stockard, Griffin double-doubles propel Bonnies over St. Joe’s

By Joe Ceraulo Men’s Basketball Beat Writer The St. Bonaventure Bonnies outlasted St. Joseph’s in the Reilly Center Wednesday night, winning 70-67 despite three starters tallying four fouls. Fouls weren’t the only thing that got St. Bonaventure in trouble. The team committed 17 turnovers to the Hawks’ 11. Despite winning the turnover battle, Hawks coach… Keep Reading

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Davidson threes drop Bonnies to 2-4

By Joe Ceraulo Men’s Basketball Beat Writer DAVIDSON, N.C. – The St. Bonaventure Bonnies have now dropped four of five since the new year began after an 83-73 loss at Davidson last night.  The team was without forward Josh Ayeni, who has reportedly been suspended three games for a violation of team rules according to J.P. Butler.  Junior Courtney Stockard replaced Ayeni in the starting lineup,… Keep Reading

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Bonnies swim teams victorious on senior day

By Ryan Signorino Sports Editor The final home meet of the St. Bonaventure University swimming and diving teams saw both the men and women win over Binghamton University, 216-76 for the women and 191-76 for the men. The meet kicked off with a ceremony honoring the 11 senior members of the swim teams. On the… Keep Reading

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Basketball continues road struggles at URI

By Ryan Signorino Sports Editor St. Bonaventure men’s basketball lost its third Atlantic 10 game this afternoon at Rhode Island 87-73. Both backcourt seniors Jaylen Adams and Matt Mobley finished with 19 points, and junior forward Courtney Stockard added 14 along with nine rebounds, but five players for the Rams finished in double figures. A… Keep Reading

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Bonnies win thanks to Griffin’s double-double

By Ryan Signorino Sports Editor A career day for junior forward LaDarien Griffin lead the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team as the team improved to 2-2 in Atlantic 10 conference play with a win over Fordham. A double-double and 21 points helped propel the Bonnies to a 77-61 win at home following loses to Dayton… Keep Reading

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