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Salamanca woman jailed on murder, other charges

November 1, 2025

SALAMANCA — A city woman is facing murder and other felony charges after a death on River Street on Friday morning. The Salamanca Police Department re...

Bonnies coach Mark Schmidt officially announces exit at end of season

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Bonnies coach Mark Schmidt officially announces exit at end of season

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Mar 07, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE - The crowd at the Reilly Center rose before tipoff Saturday, many holding signs and applauding the man who has defined St. Bonaventur...

Bonnies fall in final seconds vs. Loyola, ending season after 10 win improvement

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Bonnies fall in final seconds vs. Loyola, ending season after 10 win improvement

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Mar 06, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE — The Bonnies got a look at a three-pointer to win at the buzzer in Henrico, Va., but it bounced off the back rim, ending their season...

Bonnies’ offense falters in loss to George Mason

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Bonnies’ offense falters in loss to George Mason

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Mar 03, 2026

FAIRFAX, Va. — St. Bonaventure’s (15-14, 4-12) offensive struggles dug too deep of a hole to escape Saturday, as George Mason (22-7, 10-6) raced out t...

Bonnies fall short against Richmond behind Spiders’ offensive explosion

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Bonnies fall short against Richmond behind Spiders’ offensive explosion

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Feb 22, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE — The Bonnies (14-13, 3-11) allowed a season high scoring night from Richmond (15-13, 5-10) on Saturday night, falling short despite a...

Bonnies rally falls short as Duquesne delivers late knockout

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Bonnies rally falls short as Duquesne delivers late knockout

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Feb 17, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE — With 14 seconds left and with a two point lead, Duquesne junior Jimmie Williams pulled up from 29 feet late in the shot clock, hit n...

Simmons II, Charles, Osasuyi lead injury depleted Bonnies to big road win

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Simmons II, Charles, Osasuyi lead injury depleted Bonnies to big road win

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Feb 09, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE — Junior Buddy Simmons II scored 18 second half points, senior Cayden Charles had a career high scoring night, and freshman Andrew Osa...

Bench-led comeback comes up short for Bonnies vs. La Salle

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Bench-led comeback comes up short for Bonnies vs. La Salle

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Jan 25, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE — Defensive breakdowns left the Bonnies on the wrong side of a 40-7 first half run on Saturday, and they couldn't do enough to recover...

No. 24 Saint Louis buries Bonnies early in 97–62 blowout

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No. 24 Saint Louis buries Bonnies early in 97–62 blowout

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Jan 25, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE — For the Bonnies (12-8, 1-6), Friday night’s game was one to forget. They lost to 24th-ranked Saint Louis (19-1, 7-0), 97-62, trailin...

La Salle’s red-hot shooting sends Bonnies to fifth straight A-10 loss

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La Salle’s red-hot shooting sends Bonnies to fifth straight A-10 loss

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Jan 18, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE — The Bonnies’ (11-7, 0-5) early season A-10 nightmare continues. Coming into the game shooting 29.7% from three, ranked 338th out of ...

Bonnies’ second half comeback falls just short in loss to Fordham

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Bonnies’ second half comeback falls just short in loss to Fordham

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Jan 12, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE — The Bonnies (11-5, 0-3) suffered a brutal loss to Fordham (10-7, 1-3) on Saturday, coming back from down 13 points in the second hal...

Richmond’s red-hot shooting too much for Bonnies in A-10 loss

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Richmond’s red-hot shooting too much for Bonnies in A-10 loss

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Jan 04, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE — The Bonnies (10-5, 1-2) couldn’t keep up with Richmond’s (12-4, 2-1) torrid offensive pace on Saturday, falling 80-60. In recent yea...

Second-half surge lifts Bonnies past Le Moyne, 92–81

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Second-half surge lifts Bonnies past Le Moyne, 92–81

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Dec 21, 2025

ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure (11-2) shook off a shaky stretch and a halftime deficit to close non-conference play with a 92-81 win over Le Moyne ...

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Bonnies pummel Queens, 55-19, to capture national rugby title

Dec 16, 2025

ST. BONAVENTURE — This time, there was never a doubt. After hanging on by their fingernails in 2021 to edge Penn State, 19-18, for the National Colleg...

Mitchell’s big night not enough as Bonnies lose in OT to Ohio

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Mitchell’s big night not enough as Bonnies lose in OT to Ohio

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Dec 13, 2025

ST. BONAVENTURE — The ball rolled around the rim, hung for a split second, then fell away — sending St. Bonaventure to overtime and, eventually, an 88...

Bonnies knock off undefeated Buffalo in biggest win of season

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Bonnies knock off undefeated Buffalo in biggest win of season

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Dec 07, 2025

ST. BONAVENTURE — Six Bonnies scored in double figures on Saturday, and St. Bonaventure (9-1) came up with their signature win of the young season on ...

Bonnies grab CSU Invitational finale over Valparaiso 87-55

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Bonnies grab CSU Invitational finale over Valparaiso 87-55

Dec 02, 2025

CLEVELAND — The St. Bonaventure University women's basketball team scored an 87-55 win over Valparaiso Saturday afternoon in the finale of the CSU Inv...

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Bowen, Bench lift Bonnies past FAU to improve to 7–1

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Dec 01, 2025

ST. BONAVENTURE — With the Bonnies reeling and holding onto a single possession lead in the final seconds on Sunday, they got the play they needed fro...

Drake’s clutch heroics improve Bonnies to 5-0

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Drake’s clutch heroics improve Bonnies to 5-0

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Nov 23, 2025

ST. BONAVENTURE — With two and a half minutes left on Wednesday, Nov. 19, the Bonnies were tied, having seen all of a 17-point lead evaporate, with mo...

Mitchell powers Bonnies past Robert Morris to stay unbeaten

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Mitchell powers Bonnies past Robert Morris to stay unbeaten

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Nov 21, 2025

ST. BONAVENTURE — In facing Robert Morris, the Bonnies knew their defensive effort hinged on making things difficult for junior forward Nikolaos Chiti...

Bonnies win nail-biter vs Penguins, improve to 4-0

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Bonnies win nail-biter vs Penguins, improve to 4-0

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Nov 16, 2025

ST. BONAVENTURE — With the Bonnies looking for answers and their undefeated season on the line on Saturday, they put the ball in the hands of the only...