By Anthony Gannon Sports Editor Bethune-Cookman comes to the Reilly Center tonight for a season-opening 7 o’clock showdown with the Bonnies in their first true home contest in nearly nine months. The Wildcats finished 18-17 last season. Their season ended in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championship game when they lost to Norfolk State 73-70. “We…
By Taylor Nigrelli Assistant Sports Editor The men’s basketball team begins its Atlantic 10 title defense tonight as they host Bethune-Cookman in the Reilly Center. They will attempt to defend their A-10 crown without a certain Mississauga, Ontario, native patrolling the paint for the first time since 2008. However,this should come as no surprise, as…
By Anthony Gannon Sports Editor The annual release of the men’s basketball schedule typically brings the excitement of a new season and the anticipation of seeing the Bonnies hit Bob Lanier court against notable non-conference opponents. This year, the sheer velocity of the approaching season is enough to drive Bonaventure fans crazy waiting for the…
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 Jonathan Heard Staff Writer The men’s basketball team will be missing one major component this season—number 44. Last week, Andrew Nicholson returned to campus to receive his commemorative ring for leading the Bonnies to the Atlantic 10 Championship in March. Nicholson scored 26 points and 14 rebounds against Xavier in the Championship game. Coach…
By Skye Tulio Sports Assignment Editor My annual trek back to Bona’s for a new school year felt different. It wasn’t just the normal memories of my previous year that came flooding back. Something sweeter still lingered in the air. The fizzing embers of Basketball success suddenly sizzled to life again. The nail-biting moments and…
By Kyle Zamiara Sports Editor Nearly five years ago, redshirt senior Da’Quan Cook came to St.Bonaventure under then-first-year head coach Mark Schmidt. Since his arrival, the Bonnies have improved their conference record each year, going from 2-14 overall in 2007-08 to 10-6 this year. The Elizabeth, N.J. native said he and his teammates are still in shock about…