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Posted on August 24, 2010 by St. Bonaventure Press Report
 After four successful years in St. Bonaventure’s bullpen, Cory Sudbrook enters his first year as an assistant coach as a part of the Bonnies’ staff.
In addition to administrative responsibilities, Sudbrook will assist with infield and outfield defense and assume first base coaching duties. He will also work with the Bonnies’ pitchers on their defensive responsibilities.
During his playing career, Sudbrook was a workhorse for the Brown and White, as he tallied at least 19 appearances in each of his four years out of the bullpen. He owns the University’s all-time appearances record (84) and has been deeply involved with Bonnies baseball for a number of years, as his father has just completed his 25th season as head coach.
Cory Sudbrook Joins Bona Baseball Staff – continue reading…
Posted on August 21, 2010 by St. Bonaventure Press Report
 Anna Cunningham found the back of the net in the 74th minute to break a 2-2 tie, Courtney Bosse registered two goals and an assist, and St. Bonaventure (1-0) went on to a 3-2 season-opening win over visiting Bucknell (0-1), Saturday at McGraw-Jennings Field.
Cunningham and Bosse connected for the second time in the game in the 74th minute when Bosse found Cunningham at the top of the box. With a defender on her back, Cunningham turned and fired high and just inside the right post for the game-winner. She also assisted on the game’s first goal to pick up her 20th helper and move into a third-place tie on St. Bonaventure’s all-time assists ledger with Keri Guminey ‘00.
The win marked the Bonnies’ the third time in five seasons and second year in a row with a 1-0 start under head coach Manoj Khettry.
Comeback Win for Bonnies in Season Soccer Opener – continue reading…
Posted on August 19, 2010 by St. Bona Press Report
 A season after claiming the program’s first postseason victory since 2002, the Bonnies have announced a challenging non-conference men’s basketball schedule for the 2010-11 campaign.
All but four of the 12 teams on the non-conference docket ended last season with winning records. In total, the Bonnies’ opponents racked up a 232-163 record in 2009-10 for a .587 win percentage. That number includes 20-game winners Cornell (29-5), Siena (27-7), Virginia Tech. (25-9), Marshall (24-10) and Ohio (22-15).
Bona Men’s Hoops Releases Non-Conference Schedule – continue reading…
Posted on August 12, 2010 by St. Bonaventure Press Report
 Head men’s basketball coach Mark Schmidt ranks 13th in the nation in NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) improvement, as calculated by Fox Sports.
Fox Sports’ Jason Belzer commends the work Schmidt has done in his feature Coaching Academics. It originally appeared on FoxSports.com on August 11, 2010.
Schmidt, who enters his fourth season at St. Bonaventure in 2010-11, is among the top coaches nationally in cumulative improvement of his team APR, a metric used by NCAA officials to track the academic achievement of Division I teams during each academic term. Each student-athlete earns one point for staying in school and one point for being academically eligible. A team’s total points are divided by points possible and multiplied by 1,000 to equal the team’s APR score.
Bona’s Schmidt Ranked 13th Nationally in APR Improvement – continue reading…
 Incoming St. Bonaventure softball player Jennifer Sansano was named to the National Fast Pitch Coaches Association (NFCA) High School East Region first team for her senior season performance in the circle.
Sansano comes to St. Bonaventure after posting a 21-3 record at Clarence High School while tossing 14 shutouts and ending the season with a miniscule 0.20 ERA. Her team was the Erie County Interscholastic Conference (ECIC) Division I Champions and the Section VI AA Champions. She was named to the New York State (AA) first team and led the Devils to a Far West Regional championship and the New York State finals. The Amherst, N.Y., product was named the ECIC I and All-WNY Pitcher of the Year, an All-ECIC I and an All-ECIC I-II first team selection as well as earning her Team MVP.
Former Clarence Hurler Named to NFCA All-Region team – continue reading…
 Dallas Miller has been named Sports Information Director at St. Bonaventure University, Director of Athletics Steve Watson announced on Monday.
Miller, who begins his position today, will be responsible for media and public relations for St. Bonaventure’s 14 intercollegiate sports and the www.gobonnies.com website.
Miller comes to St. Bonaventure from Army, where he spent the past year as an athletic communications assistant. At West Point, Miller handled public and media relations for Army’s sprint football, cross country, track & field and men’s tennis teams. He also assisted with media relations efforts for several of Army’s other intercollegiate sports, including men’s and women’s basketball, and was partially responsible for maintaining the goArmysports.com website.
Dallas Miller named Bona Sports Information Director – continue reading…
 St. Bonaventure women’s basketball coach Jim Crowley announced on Thursday the hiring of former player Tiara Johnson as the Director of Basketball Operations for this upcoming season.
“We are thrilled to be able to keep Tiara involved in our program. Over the past three years she has been an incredible leader and teammate,” said Crowley. “She has a great passion for the game and for our program. She completes what I truly believe is a very special staff that will help our program rise to even higher levels.”
As the Director of Basketball Operations, Johnson will assist in the day-to-day operations of the team, including program organization, travel and video exchange.
Former Bonnie joins Women’s basketball staff – continue reading…
 Coming off its best finish in 10 years and the club’s first postseason appearance, the St. Bonaventure men’s soccer team unveiled its 2010 schedule on Tuesday.
Under the direction of sixth-year head coach Mel Mahler, the Bonnies begin by facing a nine-game non-conference schedule to prepare for Atlantic 10 action. St. Bonaventure will play four out of the five teams that advanced to the 2009 A-10 Championship.
“Coming off a successful 2009 season, I believe this year’s schedule will provide us the challenges we need to continue to grow as a program,” said Mahler. “In order to build upon last year’s success we need to understand that we must win games in the non-conference portion of our schedule.”
Bona Men’s Soccer announces 2010 schedule – continue reading…
 St. Bonaventure men’s basketball senior-to-be Ogo Adegboye was named by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) to the NABC Honors Court as announced on Monday.
The court recognizes those collegiate basketball student-athletes who excelled in academics during the 2009-10 season. The NABC Honors Court recognizes the talents and gifts that these men possess off the court, and the hard work they exhibit in the classroom. In order to be named to the Honors Court, an athlete must meet a high standard of academic criteria.
A native of London, Adegboye averaged 6.6 points, 2.4 assists and 1.7 rebounds over 31 games in his first season in the Brown and White in 2009-10. Adegboye ranked seventh in the Atlantic 10 with a positive 2.0 assist/turnover ratio, while finishing second on the club with 30 three-pointers. A true point guard, Adegboye committed just 10 turnovers over the last 11 games, while passing out 35 assists.
Bona’s Adegboye named to NABC Honors Court – continue reading…
 St. Bonaventure associate athletic director Steve Campbell announced the hiring of Brett Mucheck as the head men’s golf coach on Friday.
“We are very pleased to have Brett join our staff as his experiences in the golf profession will serve the program and the student-athletes exceptionally well,” said Campbell. “Coach Mucheck is an outstanding motivator and his experience will challenge our current student-athletes to reach greater heights. Brett’s infectious demeanor and excellent communication skills will have an impact on his ability to recruit players who can be successful at St. Bonaventure both academically and athletically.”
Bonaventure announces Brett Mucheck as golf coach – continue reading…
Posted on June 26, 2010 by St. Bona Press Report
 Kate Achter has been named an assistant women’s basketball coach at St. Bonaventure University, Bonnies head coach Jim Crowley announced.
A 2008 graduate of Bowling Green State University, Achter was an All-American point guard for the Falcons. During her career, Bowling Green won four consecutive Mid-American Conference championships, advanced to the NCAA Tournament three times and won a total of 108 games against only 21 losses.
Achter ranks fourth in Bowling Green women’s basketball history with 1,580 points. She also is the Falcons’ all-time leader in assists, with 688, and free throws, with 551.
Achter named Bona assistant women’s hoops coach – continue reading…
 Jesse Bosnik’s career as a St. Bonaventure baseball player officially came to an end late last week when he signed a professional contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, just a little over a week after being drafted by the club in the 13th round of the 2010 Major League Amateur Draft on June 8.
Bosnik spent much of last week in the Dodgers’ facility in Arizona before heading to Ogden, Utah to play for the Ogden Raptors, who are in the South Division of the Pioneer League.
The Pioneer league season began on Monday, June 21 and runs through the second week of September. The Raptors finished third in the South Division last season with 42-34 record, but return nine starters under skipper Damon Berryhill.
Bosnik begins pro career with Ogden Raptors – continue reading…
 Michael Adams has resigned as assistant men’s basketball coach at St. Bonaventure effective immediately, St. Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt announced.
Adams cited family as the reason for his decision. Adams has one son, Michael Jr., who will be a senior in Spring Grove High School in York, Pa.
“This is a decision that I regret to make, but it’s the right one for me and my family,” said Adams. “My son only gets to go through one senior year of high school in his life and I want to make sure I’m there to support him and be a part of it. I want to thank Coach Schmidt and the rest of the St. Bonaventure Department of Athletics for giving me a chance to get back into college basketball and for being very understanding of my decision.”
Michael Adams already out at St. Bona – continue reading…
 St. Bonaventure men’s basketball head coach Mark Schmidt announced on Saturday afternoon that Sam de Haas (Den Bosch, Netherlands) from the Netherlands has signed an athletics grant in-aid to join the Bonnies for the 2010-11 season.
A 6-foot-3 guard, de Haas will have four years of eligibility and brings a wealth of international basketball experience to the Brown and White despite being just 17 years old.
“Sam has a tremendous skill set for someone his age and that’s due to his experience at the international level,” said Schmidt. “His ability to shoot the ball is something we needed with the graduation of Chris Matthews and he’ll be a great inside-out combo with Andrew Nicholson. He has a quick release from the outside, but is also a strong kid that will get better off the bounce. Sam is a high-character kid with a tremendous basketball IQ that we can’t wait to have on campus.”
Bonnies sign shooting guard from the Netherlands – continue reading…
 Former St. Bonaventure men’s basketball great and the program’s first-ever consensus All-American Tom Stith (’61) passed away on Sunday.
A native of New York City, Stith led St. Bonaventure to a 65-12 record over his three seasons (58-61), three consecutive 20-win campaigns, two consecutive NIT appearances and the first-ever NCAA Tournament berth in 1961.
“We are deeply saddened with the passing of Tom Stith,” St. Bonaventure Director of Athletics Steve Watson said. “Tom was a first-class guy that helped put St. Bonaventure basketball on the national landscape. Even more important, Tom was passionate about his experiences at St. Bonaventure and a true ambassador of this University. We extend our profound condolences to his family in this time of loss.”
Bona basketball legend Tom Stith passes away – continue reading…
Posted on June 9, 2010 by St. Bona Press Report
 It may have been an unusual way for most players to find out they’ve been drafted into the Major League, but for St. Bonaventure junior Jesse Bosnik it was literally another day at the park.
While taking batting practice in preparation for his next game in the Coastal Plain League as a member of the Wilmington Sharks, Bosnik was selected in the 13th round with the 402nd pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers on the second day of the 2010 Major League Baseball (MLB) Amateur Draft.
Bosnik is the 14th St. Bonaventure player to reach the professional ranks since 1991. Three years ago to the day, senior Brian Pellegrini was drafted in the 12th round with the 381st overall pick by the Houston Astros.
Bona’s Bosnik selected by Dodgers in MLB Draft – continue reading…
Posted on May 20, 2010 by St. Bona Press Report
 St. Bonaventure Director of Athletics Steve Watson announced on Wednesday that Sports Information Director Patrick Pierson has resigned to accept a similar position at Florida Gulf Coast University, beginning in late June.
“Pat has done a great job over the last six years and has been a big asset to the Athletics Department and the University,” said Watson. “We wish him nothing but the best as he takes the next step in his career.”
Bona Sports Info Director Resigns – continue reading…
St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley has announced that assistant coach Jacey Brooks has resigned to accept a similar position at Canisius.
Brooks spent three years on the Bonnies staff including this past season as an assistant coach after serving as the director of basketball operations for her first two years. A search for her successor is underway.
“Jacey has given us three great years on the staff and we will certainly miss her,” said Crowley. “We would have not achieved our recent success without her and wish her the best of luck in her new opportunity.”
Posted on May 11, 2010 by St. Bona Press Report
 The St. Bonaventure department of athletics held its annual Senior Awards Banquet Ceremony at the St. Bonaventure Clubhouse Restaurant.
Women’s basketball senior Dana Mitchell took home the Women’s Letterwinner Award at the event, while men’s soccer senior Sam Maheu won the Men’s Letterwinner Award for athletic excellence. Men’s golf senior Nate Peck took home the Merit Award for academic success, while women’s basketball senior Andrea Doneth grabbed the women’s Merit Award. Women’s lacrosse senior Molly Hastrich won the Ray Dee Leadership award and lastly sports information intern Joe Kepler won the Service Award.
Bona holds annual Senior Banquet – continue reading…
 St. Bonaventure men’s basketball head coach Mark Schmidt announced on Friday morning that junior Lewis Leonard (Philadelphia, Pa./Frankford) will not return for the 2010-11 season.
“It’s unfortunate that Lewis will not complete his career at St. Bonaventure, but I respect his decision to transfer” said Schmidt. “We wish him the best of luck with his future in basketball, school and in life. He has been a tremendous teammate during his time with our program and I’m proud of the way he’s finished the semester in the classroom.”
A native of Philadelphia, Pa., Leonard saw time in nine games in 2009-10, averaging 0.9 points and 0.7 rebounds in his first year as a Bonnie after transferring from San Bernardino Valley College.
Posted on May 4, 2010 by St. Bona Press Report
 St. Bonaventure men’s basketball head coach Mark Schmidt announced on Tuesday that former 11-year NBA veteran Michael Adams will join the staff as an assistant coach.
“We’re fortunate to have a person of Mike’s caliber join our staff,” said Schmidt. “Mike’s resume as a coach coupled with his career in the NBA bring instant credibility to our program. Mike is the type of guy that will impact our team on the court and help us on the recruiting trails. Just as important as his basketball knowledge, Mike is a genuine person who has been a friend of mine for over 25 years. It’s exciting to have coach Adams join our basketball family here at St. Bonaventure.”
A familiar face in the Washington, D.C. region, Adams spent last season as the head coach of Archbishop Carroll High School in D.C., two seasons (2005-07) as an assistant coach under Gary Williams at Maryland, one year as the head coach of the WNBA’s Washington Mystics (2004), and four of his 11 seasons in the NBA as a player with the Washington Bullets (1986-87 and 1991-94).
Former NBA guard Michael Adams joins Bona staff – continue reading…
Posted on March 27, 2010 by St Bonaventure Press Release
 Come watch the St. Bonaventure men’s soccer team take on the professional United States Soccer Federation Rochester Rhinos!
The teams face-off on Saturday March 27, at 7 p.m. at Corning Memorial Stadium. Ticket price is $6, and are available through members of the Corning United Soccer Club, the Soaring Capital Soccer Club, and the Corning Chamber of Commerce information center in the Baron Steuben Building. Tickets will also be available at the stadium on game day.
Players from both teams will be available after the game to sign autographs and talk to their fans. The Rhinos and St. Bonaventure will also have representatives available during the game; with brochures, schedules, and apparel.
Bonnies to play Rochester Rhinos in Corning Saturday Night – continue reading…
Posted on March 25, 2010 by St. Bonaventure Press Report
 St. Bonaventure sophomore Nick Brennen ripped two home runs for the second straight game and the Bonnies pounded out double-digit hits for the eighth time this season en route to a 12-6 win at Big 4 rival Canisius on Wednesday afternoon at Demske Sports Complex.
Brennen’s second consecutive game with multiple home runs gives him a team-high six on the season and a gaudy 10 RBI over his last two contests. Brennen went 3-for-4 in the game with two runs scored and four RBI. The St. Marys, Pa. product has a home run in three of his last four games and four in his last nine at-bats.
The win moves St. Bonaventure to 4-8 heading into the start of Atlantic 10 play this weekend. The Bonnies will head south for their opening three-game conference set against perennial power Charlotte. Game one of the three-day weekend series will take place on Friday, March 26 at 6 p.m.
Baseball: Bonnies power past Big 4 rival Canisius, 12-6 – continue reading…
Posted on March 23, 2010 by St. Bonaventure Press Report
 Dana Mitchell paced all Bonnies with 16 points en route to becoming the second player in program history to reach 2,000 points for her career, but it wasn’t enough to prevent St. Bonaventure from losing to Northwestern, 66-62 in the second round of the women’s NIT on Monday night.
The Bonnies struggled from the charity stripe, hitting just 65 percent on 11-of-17, well below their 80 percent season average. Northwestern was perfect at the line until the last 18 seconds of the game finishing 15-of-17.
The Bonnies finish with their second straight 23-win season, amassing a 23-10 record for the fewest losses in program history. Northwestern improves to 18-14 on the season and advances to play Michigan in the third round.
The game ends the career for Mitchell and her classmates Andrea Doneth and Tiara Johnson, who compiled an 80-48 record through four years.
Posted on March 21, 2010 by Patrick Moran
 Disturbing reports are emerging regarding alleged stabbings that could’ve involve a member or members of the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team.
The New York State Police are investigating an incident that took place after 3 a.m. Sunday morning on the St. Bonaventure University campus in Allegany.
Two victims, James Chatmon and Rameek Boyd, both 20 years old, were treated at Olean General Hospital on Sunday. The alleged incident involved a fight between members of the St. Bonaventure basketball team and members of the Jamestown Community College basketball team.
Alleged stabbings could involve St. Bona basketball players – continue reading…
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