Freshman helping to push program forward The St. Bonaventure men’s tennis team concluded its 2018 fall season on Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Army Invitational. The Army Military Academy hosted an invitational that spanned over a three-days from the Oct. 28 to Oct. 30. The tournament consisted of three days of singles and doubles play…
Former UNLV guard ready to fill big shoes Jalen Poyser, who played his first two years of collegiate basketball at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, transferred to St. Bonaventure at the beginning of the 2017-18 season. The junior guard and Ontario native is ready to make a big impact after sitting out last season…
It was 2012: the first Avengers movie debuted, Jeremy Lin was the biggest thing in the NBA, Rick Santorum was a thing and Hollywood convinced us the Mayan calendar had it out for us all (we sure showed those guys). A lot has changed. I was in seventh grade. Middle school, avoiding any and all…
Fleming and Maycock see defense as point of emphasis The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team and third-year head coach Jesse Fleming are looking to show signs of growth and improvement after an up and down 2017-18 season. Fleming wants to see his team play better on the defensive side of the ball this season after…
Men’s and women’s XC heading into A10’s with high hopes The men’s and women’s cross country teams have the Atlantic 10 Championships meet this weekend. The team is expecting to have a more competitive race and set many personal records at this meet. Junior men’s captain Will Delaney believes the team is strong this year…
Sophomores succeed as eyes turn toward Atlantic 10 Classic On Saturday afternoon, the Bonnies women’s swimming and diving team hosted Colgate University, sweeping all 13 events. Sophomores Mia Cote and Katrina Wardner led the dominating victory for the Bonnies. “It was a great way to start the dual meet season,” Cote said. “Especially winning our…
Buffalo Sabres’ organist takes reigns of St. Bonaventure pep band Throughout the country, the Reilly Center is known for its intimidating environment and loud fans. In the past, this atmosphere has been enhanced by a hired pep band from the Rochester Institute of Technology. This year, St.Bonaventure University will be providing a pep band for…
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…