By Taylor Nigrelli Assistant Sports Editor Saturday was not ideal for the cross country teams as they suffered a key injury and finished last among qualifying teams at the Mason Invitational in Leesburg, Virginia. The men’s team lost their top runner when sophomore Nick Masiello dropped out mid-race due to a leg injury. Masiello will…
By Heather Monahan Assistant Features Editor The women’s soccer team secured two wins last weekend against Little Three teams to bring their record up to 3-6-1. Tonight, the Bonnies will play at LaSalle (6-3-0) in their Atlantic 10 conference opener at 7 p.m. Assistant coach Morie Kephart said they’re expecting a very tough game. She…
By Steve Marcus Contributing Writer After losing to Canisius (7-1-2) Friday, 1-0, the men’s soccer team lost a close one to Niagara (6-0-3), 4-3, on Sunday at home. The Bonnies host Siena (4-4) 4 p.m. Sunday before the start of Atlantic 10 play. Siena comes into the match with a win against local rival Albany…
By Mike Specht Contributing Writer Despite injuries to key players, the men’s rugby team defeated SUNY Brockport 29-19 at McGraw-Jennings Field last Saturday. A large Family Weekend crowd cheered on the Bonnies (2-0) at their home opener. The team plans to travel to Binghamton to take on the Devils (2-2) Saturday at 1 p.m. “Binghamton…
By Taylor Nigrelli Assistant Sports Editor The men and women’s cross country teams depart today to compete in the Mason Invitational at George Mason University in Leesburg, Va. The race begins at 10 tomorrow morning. The meet will be a smaller affair than usual as only nine teams are participating. However, according to coach Bob…
By Harrison Leone Contributing Writer The Bonnies hope to rebound after logging their lowest tournament finish of the season. The team’s next opportunity is in Appalachian, N.Y. at the Binghamton Invitational Oct. 7. “Binghamton has a lot of experience, and there’ll be a lot of solid teams there,” Coach John Powers said. “We’ll have our…
By Skye Tulio Assignment Sports Editor In the wake of the NHL lockout, Bonnies fans can get their hockey fix at the William O. Smith Recreation Center in Olean. The Bonnies’ club hockey season takes place on Friday and Saturday nights beginning Oct. 19. Although not quite the Sabres, the Bonnies are sure to please…
By Skye Tulio Sports Assignment Editor While most of the Bonaventure community slept, a group of Bonnies rose early last Saturday morning, inspired by the life of one brave little boy. SBU Strength and Conditioning coach Darryn Fiske began participating in the Great Strides: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis Walk with his family in…
By Heather Monahan Assistant Features Editor The women’s soccer team recorded its first win of the season against Binghamton (6-2-0) when freshman forward Abby Maiello scored the lone goal of the game in the 51st minute last Friday. This weekend, the Bonnies have two games against Little Three opponents. Tonight, the Bonnies host Niagara (4-3-0)…
By Steve Marcus Contributing Writer The Bonnies ended their program record 16-game winless streak that dates back to Sept. 21, 2011 after beating Saint Francis (Pa., 2-2-2) Sunday. The Bonnies travel to Little 3 rival Canisius tonight at 7. The men return home to take on Niagara Sunday at 1 p.m. After a scoreless 90…
By Harrison Leone Contributing Writer As the season moves forward, the men’s golf team hopes to build off its early successes. The Bonnies travel to Ithaca to participate in the Cornell Invitational Tournament this weekend. Following Cornell, SBU competes in the Binghamton Invitational in Appalachian, N.Y., Oct. 7 and 8. The fall schedule sees the…
By Taylor Nigrelli Assistant Sports Editor The men’s and women’s cross country teams made history last Friday at the National Catholic Championships held at Notre Dame. Although Notre Dame swept both races, the Bonnies had some of their best finishes in years, as the women’s team placed fourteenth of 34 and the men twenty-seventh of…
By Heather Monahan Assistant Features Editor Eighty percent of college students stay within a three- hour range of their home, said Thomas Iwankow, associate director of admissions. However, the Bona Bubble is home to students from more than 30 states. The newly enrolled students at St. Bonaventure this fall, both freshman and transfers, come from …
By Heather Monahan Assistant Features Editor The women’s soccer team is still winless after falling to Hofstra (3-4-0) last Friday. Today Bonnies travel to Binghamton (5-1-0) for a 7 p.m. game. “They’re a very athletic team,” said Assistant Coach Morie Kephart. “They’ve won quite a few games this year, so they’re obviously dangerous.” The Bonnies…
By Taylor Nigrelli Assistant Sports Editor Like any American male, I’ve loved football for as long as I can remember. Every Sunday since first grade, (interestingly enough, the first and last time I saw the Bills make the playoffs) I sat in front of the TV all day and watched not only the ensuing Bills…
By Steve Marcus Contributing Writer After spending the first three weeks of the season on the road, amassing over 19,00 miles, including stops in Ohio, Virginia, Hartwick and Buffalo, the men’s soccer team is still winless. During last weekend’s Mayor’s Cup Invitational, the Bonnies lost to host Hartwick College 5-1 on Friday and lost to…
By Taylor Nigrelli Assistant Sports Editor The men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Notre Dame Thursday to participate in the National Catholic Championships after finishing second in the Little Three Invitational two weeks ago. The race, featuring over 30 catholic colleges from all over the country, is set to go off at 5…
By Harrison Leone Contributing Writer The nascent men’s tennis team returned from Maryland this past weekend after facing the Naval Academy, Temple and Delaware in the Navy Blue Invitational Tournament in Annapolis. The Bonnies host Robert Wesleyan College and Niagara University for the SBU Fall Classic Sept. 28-30. “We looked okay, not great, but not…
By Nate West News Assignment Editor The loss of Andrew Nicholson to the NBA, along with the graduation of Jake Houseknecht and Da’Quan Cook, left some positions that needed filling on the men’s basketball roster. After a successful season last year, an Atlantic 10 Championship victory and an NCAA Tournament birth, most people would…
By Anthony Gannon Sports Editor Bonaventure athletics have had a rough early showing so far in their pursuit of maintaining the momentum from last year’s basketball success and subsequent windfall of pro-Bona publicity. Well Bonaventure fans don’t need to be worried. Conference play is always where Bonaventure teams prove their mettle and this year the…