Milwaukee, I hope you’re enjoying this. I surprisingly never rooted for the Brewers growing up just outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. But here they are, in the National League Championship Series and two wins away from making it to the World Series for the first time since 1982. Besides for a few short-lived playoff appearances by…
Four new women’s tennis players from different nations The 2018-19 St. Bonaventure women’s tennis team has brought in five freshmen, four of them being from different countries. Penelope Abreu is from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She had been to the U.S. before coming to Bonaventure in August. She decided to become a Bonnie when she…
Despite losing captains, Bonnies still aiming high Coming off possibly the most successful season for St. Bonaventure men’s basketball since making the Final Four in 1970, this year’s Bonnies look very different from last year’s team. That team last year beat Syracuse at the Carrier Dome for the first time ever, enjoyed a 14-game win…
Annual event ready to bring fans back together in the Reilly Center This Saturday, Oct. 20, students, faculty and fans will be in the Reilly Center for Fan Jam, the official kick-off of the St. Bonaventure University basketball season. Every year, Fan Jam features introductions for the men’s and women’s teams, videos and highlights from…
Pick one of your favorite, most vivid sports memories. Mine? January 4, 2006. The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The University of Texas vs. University of Southern California. The two best teams in the country. The National Championship. I remember being more excited for this game more than most, if any at that point in…
St. Bonaventure’s newest team got its first taste of action in a scrimmage against John Carroll two weeks ago. Men’s lacrosse travelled to Ellicottville, New York for the Ellicottville Lacrosse Festival. The team held a 5-2 lead at one point in the first half, but ultimately lost in their its opening matchup as a team.…
After many years of using the SBU-TV sports truck, St. Bonaventure’s athletic department and journalism school has a brand new toy: ESPN+. The decision, announced by the Atlantic-10 conference this past spring, will broadcast more than 500 live A10 events each year. ESPN+ will now be at every A10 school. Tim Kenney, St. Bonaventure University’s…
I am an avid fan of Michigan football. I am the guy who wears Michigan gear at least three times a week. But let’s get to the point. Will Jim Harbaugh, in his fourth season as head coach, get Michigan over the hump this season? Michigan hasn’t been the powerhouse that everyone thought they would…
Personal bests are the theme as season hits its stride With the final meets of the season fast approaching, the St. Bonaventure University men’s and women’s cross country teams have been rigorously training while in the midst of setting new personal records and breaking school records. Head coach Bob MacFarlane expressed that he wants to…
Bonnies learn from past mistakes to pick up first win After facing early-season losses to Army and Navy, the St. Bonaventure men’s rugby team’s hard work finally paid off with a 74-20 win over University at Buffalo on family weekend. Head coach Andrew Tui Osborne said the team took a mental approach in the week…
Tucked away in the basement of the Reilly Center, just off Bob Lanier court, sits the the heart of St. Bonaventure athletics: the athletic trainers’ office. This office has seven athletic trainers who take on the responsibility of treating St. Bonaventure’s student-athletes. Weekday hours for St. Bonaventure athletic trainers start at 8 a.m. and end…
St. Bonaventure to partner with Girl Scouts, United Way for the day The first annual Western New York Girls in Sports Day will be kicking off this Sunday at the Marra Athletics Complex at St. Bonaventure University. Sponsored by United Way of Cattaraugus County, a non-profit organization, the program is for girls ages nine through…
The New York Yankees, barring some sort of extinction-level disaster, are heading back to the postseason. Aaron Boone, in his first year as a manager, has guided the Bronx bombers to a 90+ win season. The team is uber talented, including, in theory, one of the most dangerous bullpens and two of the better rookies…
Skip Nitardy joins the newly unified SBU swim teams Skip Nitardy has been named the new head coach of the St. Bonaventure University men’s and women’s swimming teams. Bonaventure will become the seventh Atlantic 10 program to combine its swim coaching staff. This decision also led to combined practices for the men and women. “It’s…
Injuries and family make this freshman unique Freshman cross country runner, Logan Caruso, has already written his name in the St. Bonaventure record books. The Bradford, Pennsylvania native ran the fourth fastest 5k time in Bonaventure history at the Little Three Championship on Sept. 1, finishing with a time of 16 minutes and 22 seconds.…
Games against Navy and Army give Bonaventure avenues to improve The St. Bonaventure men’s rugby team started off the 2018 season with a 15-0 loss at Navy and a loss home against Army, 28-10. Despite the tough start to the season, Head coach of Bonaventure’s men’s rugby team, Andrew Tui Osborne, expressed that it hasn’t…
Hi, I am Mike Hogan, a sophomore journalism major, The Bona Venture sports assignment editor and I am from Grafton, Wisconsin (and all sorts of weird looks ensue). The story of how I ended up at St. Bonaventure University may be a crazy one, but it was destiny and I really am carrying a family…
Team finds success at Little Three Invitational “We’re expecting big things this year,” St. Bonaventure University Men’s Golf Coach, Ryan Swanson said. With the season just getting underway, Swanson said the golfers are promising. Last weekend, the Bonnies placed 10 out of 17 teams in the Alex Lagowitz Memorial Invitational. Senior golfer and co-captain, Brent…
Barnwell makes long journey away from home Doha, the capital city of Qatar, is the hometown of the St. Bonaventure women’s soccer midfielder, Tsianna Barnwell. Barnwell took an 18-hour flight to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, to start a new chapter of her academic and athletic career. While Barnwell admits that the 18 hour distance from…
Coach Michael Bates, Steve Campbell discuss condition of tennis courts The St. Bonaventure University outdoor tennis courts have been through a fair amount of wear and tear over the years, and a lot of that has to do with the winter weather and usage of the courts. Head coach of the St. Bonaventure mens’ and…