By Heather Monahan Features Editor With the Atlantic 10 conference heating up, the St. Bonaventure women’s soccer team (5-8-1) will look to improve its win streak to four games this weekend as they welcome La Salle (10-3-2) to the McGraw-Jennings field at 1 p.m. today and St. Joseph’s (6-6-3) at 1 p.m. Sunday. The Bonnies’…
By Zach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor The men’s swimming and diving team is coming off a 186-114 home loss to the University of Pittsburgh last Saturday. Head coach Sean McNamee said the meet was condensed due to Pittsburgh’s travel issues. This caused a shortened warm-up time, leading to the swimmers being unprepared. “Pitt had some…
By Joel Jackson Contributing Writer The women’s swimming and diving team fell to Pittsburgh Saturday afternoon at home in the Reilly Center pool. It was the team’s first loss of the season. Freshman Tanja Kirmse led the Bonnies, placing first in two events. Kirmse won the 200-yard butterfly with a time of 2:05.67, beating Pittsburgh’s…
By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Editor “Why do we fall, Bruce?” “So we can learn to pick ourselves up.” These words, first spoken to Bruce Wayne by his father in “Batman Begins,” ring true for Buffalo sports fans on a near-weekly basis. And I should know. As an avid, borderline mentally-unstable western New York sports fan,…
By Zach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor The men’s rugby team is prepared for its home match against Fordham at Saturday after an unexpected bye week after their match against the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy was canceled last Saturday by he government shutdown. Head Coach Clarence Picard said Fordham has made vast improvements from last season.…
By Zach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor The defending Atlantic 10 Conference Champions are back in the pool. Head coach of the men’s swimming and diving team Sean McNamee was quick to say that the team’s current focus is on repeating their success this season, adding that last season’s championship is far in the past for…
By Harrison Leone Sports Assignment Editor Golf is a sport built on the foundation of individual performance. There are no assists, no intricately coordinated plays and no one to rely on but yourself and your driver. Even in such a personal, even isolated, sport, there is the same sense of unity and common purpose on…
By Pat Tintle Staff Writer How does an athlete take his or her capability to the next level? Practice, nutrition and devotion are, of course, the foundation for any successful athlete. But according to cross country runners, sophomore Kerry Caher and senior Kady Weisner, motivation is what pushes an athlete beyond his or her expectations.…
By Chris Gilbert Contributing Writer The men’s soccer team begins its Atlantic 10 Conference schedule this weekend, with games Friday against St. Joseph’s University and Sunday against La Salle. Both games are on the road, starting Friday at St. Joe’s at 7 p.m., and finishing Sunday afternoon at La Salle at 1 p.m. The team…
By Harrison Leone Sports Assignment Editor Let me begin by listing the totality of my knowledge of the National Hockey League before coming to St. Bonaventure: 1.) It exists. 2.) Wayne Gretzky. That about does it. Growing up in a town with no hockey rink and where the nearest professional franchise is more than three…
By Heather Monahan Features Editor A great soccer player isn’t defined only by their on-field performance. Alyssa Lapp, senior midfielder for the St. Bonaventure women’s soccer team, is an excellent example of this according to her coach and teammates. Head Coach Steve Brdarski said he, like many coaches, has specific traits he looks for in…
By Gavin Lindahl Staff Writer The overwhelming injuries have finally caught up with the St. Bonaventure women’s rugby team. The ruggers have forfeited tomorrow’s match against Syracuse. The decision has been made because Coach Tracy Schrems’ roster has dwindled down to 10 healthy players – not enough to field a squad. Among the healthy 10…
By Harrison Leone Sports Assignment Editor In the words of golfing great Ben Hogan, “the most important shot in golf is the next one.” St. Bonaventure Golf Head Coach John Powers subscribes to a similar philosophy of the game he plays, coaches and loves. “One of the biggest things that can hinder your performance on…
By Pat Tintle Staff Writer After a last-place finish among Division I schools at the National Catholic Championships two weeks ago, the men’s and women’s cross country teams are moving forward to the Paul Short Invitational in Bethlehem, Pa. The invitational will consist of 141 men’s teams in three different races. The Bonnies, fittingly, will…
By Zach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor The men’s rugby team is set to face the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) tomorrow at noon. However, the game may not take place due to the government shutdown. The Bonnies are coming off a 62-10 win over the Syracuse Orange last Saturday on Family Weekend. Junior Evan Meister…
By Eustace Browne Contributing Writer The men’s tennis team hits the road this weekend after a strong showing at its only home tournament of the year, the SBU Fall Classic. The Bonnies hosted visiting Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks and the Alfred State Pioneers. Head Coach Michael Bates discussed the advantages of a home tournament. “The familiarity…
By Chris Gilbert Contributing Writer After another weekend of splitting its matches, the men’s soccer team will look to earn a victory in this weekend’s only game Sunday Oct. 6 at 2 P.M. at St. Francis. Last weekend, they started to put it all together with a win against Binghamton. According to Coach Mel Mahler,…
By Zach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor As the MLB gears up for what looks to be one most exciting postseasons in recent memory, a common theme has appeared among the October-bound teams. Highlighted by teams like the Pirates, Athletics and Dodgers, this year’s playoff teams are made up of young, exciting players that have taken…
By Heather Monahan Features Editor Coming off a 3-1 win against UMass-Lowell (0-7-0) at home last Friday, the women’s soccer team (2-5-1) kicks off its Atlantic 10 schedule off on the road tonight against St. Louis (1-8-1). Forward Abby Maiello said the Bonnies are excited to start their conference slate against the Billikens, especially since…
By Gavin Lindahl Staff Writer Last week’s game against Fredonia was more of the same for the ruggers. The St. Bonaventure women’s rugby team took on more injuries in another loss. But Coach Tracy Schrems is optimistic about the match itself. “Fredonia is a really good team, and it was an absolute pleasure to play…