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Posted on March 10, 2010 by St. Bona Press Reports
 Senior Chris Matthews equaled a career-high with 28 points and sophomore Andrew Nicholson turned in his third straight 20-point outing to lead St. Bonaventure to a 83-71 win over Duquesne Tuesday night in the first round of the Atlantic 10 Championship at the Reilly Center.
The win is the fifth in six games for the Bonnies, who improve to 15-15 on the season. The Brown and White’s A-10 postseason win is their first since 2002, when they also defeated Duquesne in the first round.
St. Bonaventure advances to Friday’s quarterfinal round of the A-10 Championship in Atlantic City and will take on top-seeded and two-time defending tournament champion Temple. Gametime at Boardwalk Hall is set for noon.
Bona advances in A-10 Tournament – continue reading…
Posted on March 8, 2010 by St. Bona Press Reports
 After leading the St. Bonaventure men’s soccer team to one of the best seasons in 10 years, senior defender Tyler Bellamy has signed to play professional soccer with the Rochester Rhinos, as announced by the team on Thursday.
“I am truly blessed and honored that God has afforded me this opportunity to play with the Rochester Rhinos. I know that I am young entering the next level of soccer, but I am confident that I have the ability to play at this level,” said Bellamy. “This is a dream come true from the time I started playing soccer at age three through traveling soccer and through my collegiate career, and now I actually get to embark on the next level. I am excited, nervous, looking forward to the challenge and very thankful.”
Bona soccer star to take his act to pros – continue reading…
Posted on March 8, 2010 by St. Bona Press Report
 With the program’s first home postseason contest since 1995 just two days away, St. Bonaventure sophomore Andrew Nicholson was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Conference second team on Sunday afternoon, in voting conducted by the conference head coaches.
Nicholson lived up to his preseason All-Conference second team billing and is the first Bonnie since 2006 to be named to an A-10 All-Conference team. The 6-foot-9 forward’s stellar second season has come on the heels of being named the A-10 Rookie of the Year in 2009.
Nicholson is one two players in the A-10 that ranks in the top 10 in scoring (8th) and rebounding (10th), leading his team in both categories at 16.2 points and 7.1 boards, respectively. His 58 percent (185-320) shooting clip from the field leads the A-10 and is bolstered by a team-high 44 dunks. Nicholson has reached double figures 22 times this season, including a team-best eight 20-point performances.
Nicholson named A-10 All-Conference Second Team – continue reading…
Posted on March 4, 2010 by Bona Press Report
 If this was their final game at the Reilly Center, seniors Jonathan Hall and Chris Matthews made it count. The senior duo combined to score 34 and sophomore Andrew Nicholson poured in 21 points to lead St. Bonaventure to a crucial 92-80 win over Duquesne Wednesday night at the Reilly Center.
The victory is the fourth straight in conference play for the Brown and White, marking their longest A-10 win streak since the 1999-2000 campaign. With the win, St. Bonaventure evens its record at 14-14, but more importantly moves into sole possession of eighth place in the A-10 standings.
The win also makes the chances of hosting an A-10 Tournament first round game next Tuesday, March 9 a reality. The Bonnies will need a loss by George Washington at Temple on Saturday and Rhode Island to finish above Charlotte and Dayton in the standings in order to return to the Reilly Center as the No. 8 seed.
Bona wins fourth straight on senior night – continue reading…
Posted on February 28, 2010 by St. Bona press report
 Over the last two games, free throw shooting has nearly cost the Bonnies a pair of victories. Saturday at the Reilly Center, St. Bonaventure’s 21-of-23 performance at the charity stripe, including a perfect 14-for-14 performance in the second half, helped it survive a second half run by Rhode Island for an 81-74 Atlantic 10 win at the Reilly Center.
The win moves the Brown and White’s A-10 win streak to three games, it’s longest since the 2001-02 season. The Bonnies four victories in February improve their overall record to 13-14 overall and 6-8 in the A-10 heading into the final week of the regular season.
Bona scores huge upset over Rhode Island – continue reading…
Posted on February 27, 2010 by St Bona Press Report
 St. Bonaventure will attempt to complete a perfect three-game week on Saturday when it hosts Rhode Island at the Reilly Center. Fresh off road victories at La Salle and Fordham, the Bonnies will look to put together their first three-game A-10 win streak since the end of the 2001-02 campaign. A win would also give the Bonnies four wins in February for the first time since that same 2001-02 season and equal their A-10 win total from last season. Meanwhile, the Rams haven’t played since Feb. 20 and sit in sixth place in the A-10 at 8-5. Currently in a tie for ninth place, St. Bonaventure has out-rebounded five of its last eight opponents, grabbing 108 rebounds over that span.
Rhode Island has taken four straight and six of the last seven from the Bonnies in the series. The Rams have a 33-22 all-time edge against the Brown and White, including a 14-12 mark on the Bonnies’ home floor. Current URI head coach and former Bona player and coach Jim Baron has been a part of each of the last 29 meetings between the two schools. Baron is 9-3 vs. the Brown and White over his nine years as a Ram and went 8-9 against Rhode Island when guiding the Bonnies. Rhode Island owns the longest win streak in series history at 16 games, dating from 1986-93.
Bona goes for third straight win vs. Rhode Island – continue reading…
Posted on February 25, 2010 by St. Bona Press Report
 A gutsy all-around effort by senior Jonathan Hall that included a game-high 24 points helped St. Bonaventure pick up its second straight Atlantic 10 road win with a 73-68 victory over Fordham on Wednesday night at Rose Hill Gymnasium.
The win marks just the third time in nine years that the Brown and White have won consecutive A-10 road games, as they improve to 12-14 overall and 5-8 in the league. Fordham drops its 19 straight contest to fall to 2-24 on the season. The season sweep is the Bonnies first over the Rams since 1998.
Hall’s 10-for-17 night from the field also included eight rebounds, a career-high four blocks and three assists over 32 minutes. The Miami, Fla. product scored 14 of the team’s first 20 points in the second half to help the Bonnies pull away after trailing by one, 35-34, at the half.
Hall leads Bonnies to second straight A-10 road win – continue reading…
Posted on February 20, 2010 by BSD Staff Reports
This Sunday’s St. Bonaventure men’s basketball game at La Salle will be broadcast by CBS College Sports as part of its Regional Syndication package and show in local markets.
Sunday’s 4 p.m. crucial Atlantic 10 Conference showdown will be shown live on Time Warner SportsNet (TWCS) in Buffalo and Olean, and on Comcast SportsNet in Philadelphia. The game can only be seen on tape delay in Rochester and will be shown on Monday evening at 10 p.m. on TWCS.
Posted on February 17, 2010 by St. Bona Press Report
 A 20-6 run in the early stages of the second half helped #21/#20 Temple dismiss a feisty first half effort from St. Bonaventure and cruise to a 73-55 Atlantic 10 win on Wednesday night at the Reilly Center.
The loss moves the Bonnies to 10-14 overall and 3-8 in the A-10. The Owls have now won 12 straight in the series, as they improve to 21-5 and 9-2
St. Bonaventure senior Jonathan Hall turned in a gutsy 35 minutes, finishing with his third double-double in the last four games. Hall posted game-highs of 19 points and 10 rebounds, including five on the offensive end. He was the only player in double figures for the Bonnies.
#21 Temple powers past St. Bonaventure in second half – continue reading…
Posted on February 17, 2010 by St. Bona Press Report
St. Bonaventure’s season-long three-game home stand comes to an end on Wednesday when it hosts nationally-ranked Temple at the Reilly Center. The Bonnies are hoping history will repeat itself on Wednesday, as it looks to pick up its first win over a ranked opponent since it defeated #20 Temple, 57-56, at the Reilly Center on Jan. 15, 2000. The Owls came in at #21 in this week’s Associated Press Top 25 poll. St. Bonaventure will look to rid itself of a 14-game losing streak against ranked opponents and an 11-game skid against Temple. The Bonnies will also look to avoid their first home losing streak of the season.
College Hoops Preview: Temple at St. Bona – continue reading…
Posted on February 16, 2010 by St. Bona Press Report
 Tom Lemmon (2000), Kevin Paulsen (1992) and Tim Winn (2000) will make up the 33rd class that will enter St. Bonaventure Athletics Hall Of Fame when the trio is inducted on Friday, February 26.
Each of the four inductees not only had remarkable individual achievements, but also helped their respective programs achieve remarkable team success. The Hall of Fame will now have 113 members, including four from men’s soccer, nine from men’s swimming and diving, and 36 former men’s basketball players and coaches.
Winn among three in Bona 2010 HOF class – continue reading…
Posted on February 16, 2010 by St. Bona Press Report
 St. Bonaventure senior Dana Mitchell has helped the women’s basketball program reach new heights in her four seasons. On Wednesday, the spotlight will be on Mitchell as she becomes the first player in program history to have her jersey retired.
Mitchell’s No. 5 jersey will find its way to the Reilly Center rafters, right next to the 2009 WNIT banner that was raised earlier this season. The ceremony takes place during the halftime of the men’s basketball game that is scheduled for 7 p.m. after the women face Richmond at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday at the Reilly Center.
Mitchell becomes first Bona woman to have number retired – continue reading…
Posted on February 11, 2010 by Bona Press Release
 A 16-point halftime lead and 22 points from senior Chris Matthews helped St. Bonaventure hold on for a 72-61 Atlantic 10 win over visiting Fordham on Wednesday evening at the Reilly Center.
Matthews’ 22 points came on the strength of 6-of-10 from the three-point arc, helping the Bonnies snap a season-long four-game losing streak to improve to 10-12 on the season and 3-6 in A-10 play. Fordham drops its 15th straight contest and falls to 2-20 and 0-10 in league play.
Matthews leads Bona over Fordham, 72-61 – continue reading…
Posted on February 3, 2010 by St. Bonaventure Press Report
 A strong second half for UMass was not enough to overcome the Bonnies halftime lead as St. Bonaventure women’s basketball defeated UMass 69-54 on Tuesday night at the Mullins Center.
St. Bonaventure’s 17-point lead at halftime proved to be too much for the Minutewomen even with their 33-31 second half advantage.
St. Bonaventure is on a three-game winning streak to extend its A-10 record to 5-3 and 17-6 overall, just three wins away from matching last season’s record setting 20 victories. The Bonnies have now won three consecutive conference road games for the first time in program history.
With the loss, UMass falls to 8-14, 2-5 in the A-10.
Strong season for women Bonnies continues – continue reading…
Posted on January 24, 2010 by Bona Press Report
 Melquan Bolding’s three-pointer with 3.4 seconds left helped Duquesne overcome a career high-tying 29 points from St. Bonaventure sophomore Andrew Nicholson for a dramatic 70-69 win on Saturday night at A.J. Palumbo Center.
Nicholson tallied 20 of his 29 points in the second half, including 20 of 24 during a key stretch in the second half to help the Bonnies erase a 15-point halftime deficit and take a 68-64 lead with 1:13 left in the game.
Bona falls on last second three to Duquesne – continue reading…
Posted on January 21, 2010 by Bona Press Reports
 For the second straight game it was the sophomore class to the rescue, as a game-high 26 points from Andrew Nicholson and Michael Davenport’s first career double-double helped St. Bonaventure hold on for a 70-69 Atlantic 10 win at Massachusetts on Wednesday night at the Mullins Center.
The road win is the first of the season for the Bonnies, who improve to 9-8 on the year and 2-2 in the A-10. The Brown and White have now taken two straight from the Minutemen, as they fall to 7-11 on the year and 1-4 in the conference.
Nicholson leads Bona to A-10 win over UMass – continue reading…
Posted on January 11, 2010 by St Bonaventure Press Report
 St. Bonaventure fans will get a chance to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the men’s basketball program’s Final Four appearance with the historic team that accomplished the feat on Saturday, Jan. 16.
The 1969-70 Final Four team that finished with a 25-3 overall record will be honored at halftime of the Brown and White’s A-10 contest against Saint Joseph’s. Gametime at the Reilly Center is slated for 7 p.m.
St. Bonaventure to honor 1970 Final Four Team – continue reading…
Posted on January 3, 2010 by Patrick Moran
 Saturday afternoon was a dreadful day of local college basketball for Niagara, Canisius and St. Bonaventure. All three took the court against tough but beatable teams, and all three came away on the losing end of the stick.
Niagara played at the HSBC Arena as part of a MAAC doubleheader against Iona and the Purple Eagles led by as much at 10 points midway through the second half, but couldn’t make baskets down the stretch and eventually lost 63-60.
Senior Bilal Benn had a game-high 21 points to go with nine rebounds, but missed a potential game winning shot in the waning seconds and a pair of Iona free throws with 1.4 seconds left sealed Niagara’s fate.
Losing day for local college hoops – continue reading…
Posted on December 31, 2009 by Bona Press Reports
 Behind a season-high five players in double figures and a great all-around performance from senior Jonathan Hall, St. Bonaventure was able to fend off Little 3 rival Canisius for an 82-75 win on Wednesday night at the Reilly Center.
The win snaps a two-game losing streak and a three-game slide against Little 3 opponents for the Bonnies and improves their record to 7-5. The Brown and White are a perfect 5-0 on Bob Lanier Court this season and are currently riding a nine-game home win streak that dates back to last season. The loss snaps a two-game win streak for Canisius, as they slip to 6-7.
Hall became the first Bonnie this season to lead the team in all three major statistical categories, finishing with 20 points, seven rebounds and six assists. The Miami, Fla., product went 10-of-16 from the floor and chipped in three blocks and two steals over his 38 minutes of work.
Bona fends off Little 3 rival Canisius, 82-75 – continue reading…
Posted on December 23, 2009 by Niagara Press Report
 The Niagara men’s basketball team (8-4) wanted one thing for Christmas; a second half. After falling behind by 16 points at the intermission, things looked bleak for the Purple Eagles. But a 52-point second half gave NU a 77-71 victory over Little 3 Rival St. Bonaventure (6-5) in front of a sold out ‘Taps’ Gallagher Center crowd on Tuesday.
“Even our fans, who are the greatest fans in the world, were probably thinking that this just wasn’t our night,” Niagara head coach Joe Mihalich said. “But in the locker room at halftime, there were 20 people who knew we could win this game.”
College Hoops: NU Beats Little 3 Rival St. Bona – continue reading…
Posted on December 20, 2009 by Bona Press Reports
 Despite a despite a gutsy effort for the full 40 minutes, St. Bona venture couldn’t overcome a 19-4 run that stretched from the end of the first half to the start of the second half as #5/#5 Syracuse came away with a 85-72 win on Saturday night in front of 20,578 fans at the Carrier Dome.
The loss snaps a two-game win streak for the Bonnies, who fall to 6-4 heading into next week’s game at Niagara. The win improved Syracuse to a perfect 11-0. The meeting was the 26th between the two teams, but just the sixth since 1987.
Bona Falls to 5th Ranked Syracuse 85-72 – continue reading…
Posted on December 17, 2009 by Bona Press Report
 The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team’s next two road games at nationally-ranked Syracuse and Little 3 rival Niagara will be televised regionally by Time Warner.
Saturday’s game against the fifth-ranked Orange can be seen live on Time Warner SportsNet in Olean (Ch. 13), Buffalo (Ch.13) and Rochester (Ch. 26). The game will begin at 7 p.m. from the 33,633-seat Carrier Dome.
Next two Bona basketball games to be televised – continue reading…
Posted on December 12, 2009 by Bona Press Report
 Behind a solid team defensive effort, St. Bona venture held its third opponent of the season to under 50 points en route to an easy 79-47 win over visiting Savannah State on Saturday afternoon at the Reilly Center.
For the first time since 1981-82, the Bonnies have now held three opponents to under 50 points in a season. St. Bonaventure improves to 6-3 with the win and extends its home winning streak at the RC to eight games.
The Bonnies limited Savannah State (4-6) to a 35 percent clip (17-49) from the field and held them without a point over a six-minute stretch in the first half and the opening 7:29 off the second half. For the second straight game, St. Bonaventure capitalized off turnovers, scoring 34 points off of 24 Savannah State miscues.
Bonnies use defense to tame Savannah State, 79-47 – continue reading…
Posted on December 11, 2009 by Bona Press Report
 Led by four players in double figures and another 50 percent night from the field, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team defeated a feisty Le Moyne club, 76-65, on Thursday night at the Reilly Center.
The win snaps a two-game losing streak and moves the Bonnies’ record to 5-3 on the season. The loss is the second in three days for the Dolphins, a member of the Northeast-10 Conference, and drops their record to 5-4.
“It was a good win for us. It was a good bounce back from the Mississippi State game,” said head coach Mark Schmidt. “It was a tough game for us. We knew Le Moyne was good and the big kid was really good. I think we got off to a good start, especially with Chris’s threes. We made shots when we needed to but give them credit. They are feisty and they are a good team and I can see how they had success against Syracuse.”
Bonnies fend off Le Moyne for 76-65 win – continue reading…
Posted on December 10, 2009 by Bona Press Report
 Following a season in which the St. Bonaventure men’s soccer program posted its best overall and conference record in 10 years, seniors Sam Maheu and Tyler Bellamy were recognized by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) with Mid-Atlantic all-region honors.
“This is a wonderful and most deserving honor for both Tyler and Sam. Both young men were instrumental in our success this year from their respective ends of the field,” said head coach Mel Mahler. “While we had a very solid corps of players that lead us to the A-10 tournament, both Tyler and Sam raised their play to a higher level, something you hope for and expect from seniors that have played as many college games as they have.”
Bellamy, Maheu Earn Soccer Honors For Bona – continue reading…
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