By Emily Mulcahey Contributing Writer As darkness drew nearer on Saturday night, the lights surrounding the Marra Turf Complex flickered to life. Over 1,000 dedicated fans crowded the sidelines in the chilly air, but all remained unusually quiet in anticipation. The bagpipes blared an old Irish tune, and with the steam of their breath…
Following the Cornell Invitational, the golf team traveled to Niagara Falls to compete in the Little Three Invitational. The teams present consisted of St. Bonaventure and longtime rivals Canisius and Niagara. Coach Erik Hoops, who is in his first year with the program, was satisfied with the result. “We were disappointed that we didn’t play…
By Zach Waltz Sports Editor The women’s rugby team improved to a perfect 3-0 record last Saturday against Fredonia in a 27-10 win. Senior scrum half Erin Ballou said the Bonnies’ fast pace offense played a large role in winning the game. “This past weekend, a big factor to our success was being able…
By Pat Tintle Assistant Sports Editor The men’s soccer team continued their early season struggles last weekend as they dropped their first road game of the year to Rider, 5-0. Coach Mel Mahler was disappointed with his team’s performance, particularly the lack of offense against Rider, as well as the season so far in…
By Gavin Lindahl Sports Assignment Editor The women’s soccer team made history last Friday when they stepped onto the Marra Athletics Complex field under the lights to kick it about with Binghamton University – the first night game in school history. Fittingly, the Bonnies won 3-1 in front of 1,248 fans making it the…
By Zach Waltz Sports Editor With four weeks gone in the NCAA Division I football season, there are some clear front runners to make a run at the recently-established playoff system. This season, the NCAA has implemented a new playoff system in which four teams will be selected into a playoff for the National…
By Pat Tintle Assistant Sports Editor Coming off of a 3-0 loss to Delaware, the men’s soccer team hosted Western New York rival Niagara last Sunday. Despite playing to a 0-0 tie in regulation, the Bonnies fell short in overtime, losing 1-0 to the Purple Eagles. “It was disappointing,” Coach Mel Mahler said. “I think…
By Emily Mulcahey Contributing Writer Having had an almost perfect season last year and dealing a blow-out win to Syracuse to start this season, it seemed that the St. Bonaventure Men’s Rugby Club had reached their dawn without darkness. However, even the most skilled competitors can have a tough game. The Bonnies could not pull…
By Zach Waltz Sports Editor The women’s rugby team is 2-0 after beating Niagara 51-0 last weekend and will take on Fredonia this weekend. The team travels to Fredonia this Saturday to take on the Blue Devils at 11 a.m. Junior lock Carley Doyle said despite the large margin of victory last weekend, the…
By Pat Tintle Assistant Sports Editor The 2014 MLB playoffs are taking form, and what better way to celebrate than to speculate? Let’s start with the American League. As of today, with just a little more than ten games to play, the Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels, Kansas City Royals and Oakland…
By Gavin Lindahl Sports Assignment Editor The St. Bonaventure women’s soccer team split its weekend with one win and one loss at the Cornell Tournament. The squad lost its opening match to Temple University, 1-0, but the Bonnies rebounded the following day by shutting out Virginia Military Institute with a 2-0 win. …
By Zach Waltz Sports Editor While cross country may not be the most popular sport on campus, junior Kerry Caher is certainly grabbing attention with her recent success on the cross country course. Caher was named to the All-Atlantic 10 First Team after placing 13th at the Championships with a personal record time of…
By Zach Waltz Sports Editor With two weeks already over in the National Football League season, one thing is clear: no one is safe. Starting with the AFC East, it appears as though the perennially disappointing Buffalo Bills are on the right track to have a good year. Starting 2-0, the Bills are currently…
Zach Waltz Sports Editor The women’s rugby team is coming off of a 39-0 win over Geneseo last weekend. Junior prop Julia Rodriguez said the Bonnies have been working on the basics to keep the momentum going against Niagara tomorrow at 1 on McGraw-Jennings field. “This week, we have been working more on power…
By Emily Mulcahey Contributing Writer It is no secret that the St. Bonaventure Men’s Rugby team has had immense talent over the years, so much so that they were moved into the highest division in the region, Rugby East. With higher stakes in this new division, the men’s team embarked on a trip to…
By Gavin Lindahl Assistant Sports Editor Two months later, and the FIFA World Cup fever is far from eradicated. The world becomes drunk on soccer every four years, and this past go around was no different. People who normally don’t care about soccer become just as passionate as loyal fans, including many people within…
By Patrick Tintle Sports Assignment Editor Coming off a promising preseason record of 2-1, the men’s soccer team fell short of their season opener against Delaware last Sunday with a 3-0 score. Despite the loss, Coach Mel Mahler saw some positive aspects from his team throughout the match. “In all fairness to how we…
By Gavin Lindahl Assistant Sports Editor The women’s soccer team walked away from last weekend’s campaign empty handed with a loss 3-1 loss to Robert Morris and 0-0 draw against Akron after two overtimes. Although that means the Bonnies are now under .500 on the season, Coach Steve Brdarski is not completely disappointed with…
By Emily Mulcahey Contributing Writer A crowd of over 200 people, screaming for their favorite players, drinking and having a blast watching the excitement of the sport transpire in front of them. At St. Bonaventure University, most would infer that I am talking about a basketball game. No, this is the sight that can…
By Zach Waltz Sports Editor The golf, tennis and cross country teams have began their respective fall seasons this weekend, marking the beginning of St. Bonaventure’s fall sports schedule. The golf team will begin its season tomorrow at the Colgate Invitational at Colgate University, which will end on Sunday. Teams competing at the invitational will…