St. Bonaventure

Welch scores 16, Loyola Chicago beats St. Bonaventure 67-55

January 21, 2023 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Tom Welch scored 16 points off of the bench to help lead Loyola Chicago past St. Bonaventure 67-55 on Saturday night.

Welch was 4-of-6 shooting and 8 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Ramblers (7-12, 1-6 Atlantic 10 Conference), who snapped a seven-game losing streak.

Saint Louis rolls to 78-55 victory over St. Bonaventure

January 7, 2023 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Gibson Jimerson had 13 points, Yuri Collins added a double-double and Saint Louis held of St. Bonaventure 78-55 on Saturday.

Jimerson sank three 3-pointers for the Billikens (10-6, 2-1 Atlantic 10 Conference).

Luc’s 22 help St. Bonaventure defeat Middle Tennessee 71-64

By The Associated PressDecember 1, 2022 GMT

SAINT BONAVENTURE, N.Y. (AP) — Kyrell Luc scored 22 points as St. Bonaventure beat Middle Tennessee 71-64 on Wednesday night.

Luc shot 7 for 14 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the free throw line for the Bonnies (5-2).

Bonnies hand Notre Dame first loss, 63-51

ELMONTNovember 25, 2022 GMT

Kyrell Luc scored 16 points, Chad Venning and Yann Farell posted double-doubles and St. Bonaventure led throughout in handing Notre Dame its first loss, 63-51, on Friday in the Gotham Classic.

Luc, who had six assists, shot only 4 of 13 but all four of his field goals were 3-pointers including a pair in the final five minutes that helped keep the Fighting Irish at bay.

Banks scores 34, St. Bonaventure downs Bowling Green 81-68

November 20, 2022 GMT

SAINT BONAVENTURE, N.Y, (AP) — Daryl Banks III recorded 34 points as St. Bonaventure beat Bowling Green 81-68 on Saturday.

Banks added six rebounds and four blocks for the Bonnies (2-2). Chad Venning scored 15 points while going 3 of 5 and 9 of 12 from the free throw line, and added seven rebounds.

Dentlinger leads South Dakota St. over St. Bonaventure 66-62

By The Associated PressNovember 16, 2022 GMT

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Matt Dentlinger had 16 points in South Dakota State's 66-62 victory against St. Bonaventure on Tuesday night.

Dentlinger added six rebounds for the Jackrabbits (2-1). Charlie Easley added nine points while going 3 of 8 (1 for 5 from distance), and he also had four steals.

Canisius tops St. Bonaventure in overtime 84-80

November 13, 2022 GMT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Xzavier Long and Jordan Henderson scored 19 points apiece, Tahj Staveskie scored nine in overtime and Canisius beat St. Bonaventure 84-80 on Saturday night.

Long had five rebounds for the Golden Griffins (1-1).

Saint Bonaventure defeats Saint Francis (PA) 71-58

November 8, 2022 GMT

OLEAN, N.Y. (AP) — Kyrell Luc’s 23 points helped Saint Bonaventure defeat Saint Francis (PA) 71-58 on Monday night in the season opener.

Luc added five assists for the Bonnies. Daryl Banks III scored 14 points, going 5 of 18 (2 for 9 from distance).

Alabama signs ex-St. Bonaventure guard Dominick Welch

May 23, 2022 GMT

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has signed former St. Bonaventure shooting guard Dominick Welch.

The Crimson Tide announced the signing Monday of the program's second transfer this offseason, joining former Ohio point guard Mark Sears.

Florida lands ‘proven winner’ with St. Bonnies guard Lofton

May 13, 2022 GMT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida officially signed graduate transfer and St. Bonaventure guard Kyle Lofton on Friday, a potentially huge addition for new coach Todd Golden.

Lofton earned All-Atlantic 10 honors each of the past three seasons while totaling 1,613 points and 604 assists.

St. Bonaventure’s Osun Osunniyi will transfer to Iowa State

May 13, 2022 GMT

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Two-time Atlantic 10 defensive player of the year Osun Osunniyi on Friday announced he's transferring to Iowa State.

Xavier outlasts St. Bonaventure 84-77 in NIT semifinals

March 30, 2022 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Jack Nunge, Adam Kunkel and Zach Freemantle each scored 18 points, and Xavier outlasted St. Bonaventure 84-77 in the NIT semifinals Tuesday night.

Colby Jones added 16 points and Nate Johnson had 10 for the Musketeers (22-13), who will face Texas A&M for the tournament championship Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.

St. Bonaventure beats Virginia 52-51 in NIT quarterfinals

March 23, 2022 GMT

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Kyle Lofton made two free throws with five seconds remaining and Osun Osunniyi blocked a shot at the buzzer to lead St. Bonaventure to a 52-51 win over Virginia in the quarterfinals of the NIT on Tuesday night.

St. Bonaventure ousts Oklahoma 70-68 in 2nd round of NIT

March 21, 2022 GMT

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Jaren Holmes tossed in 23 points, Osun Osunniyi had a double-double and St. Bonaventure knocked out Oklahoma 70-68 in the second round of the NIT on Sunday night.

Holmes sank 8 of 12 shots, including all four of his 3-point attempts, for the Bonnies (22-9).

Adaway, Lofton lift St. Bonaventure past Colorado in NIT

March 16, 2022 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Jalen Adaway had 17 points to lead five Saint Bonaventure players in double figures as the Bonnies defeated Colorado 76-68 in the first round of the NIT on Tuesday night.

Kyle Lofton added 15 points, Jaren Holmes and Osun Osunniyi each scored 13 and Dominick Welch had 12 for the Bonnies (21-9).

Jimerson carries Saint Louis over St. Bonaventure in A10

March 11, 2022 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Gibson Jimerson had 20 points, including a go-ahead baseline jumper with 17.5 seconds left, as Saint Louis edged past Saint Bonaventure 57-56 in the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament quarterfinals on Friday.

Curry scores 14 to carry VCU over St. Bonaventure 74-51

March 2, 2022 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — KeShawn Curry had 14 points and six rebounds as VCU won its eighth consecutive game, rolling past St. Bonaventure 74-51 on Tuesday night.

Vince Williams Jr. had 13 points, seven rebounds and six assists for VCU (21-7, 14-3 Atlantic 10 Conference).

Welch scores 23 to lead St. Bonaventure over UMass 83-71

February 17, 2022 GMT

ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. (AP) — Dominick Welch had a career-high 23 points with 10 rebounds as St. Bonaventure got past Massachusetts 83-71 on Wednesday night.

Welch made 8 of 10 shots, including 7 of 9 from 3-point range, for the Bonnies (16-7, 8-4 Atlantic 10 Conference), who upped their win streak to four.

Cattoor’s career-high 21 lead Virginia Tech by Bonnies 86-49

December 17, 2021 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hunter Cattoor scored a career-high 21 points, Storm Murphy added 18 points and Virginia Tech beat St. Bonaventure 86-49 on Friday night in the Basketball Hall of Fame Shootout.

No. 9 Alabama upends No. 12 Houston in tight game, 83-82

By The Associated PressDecember 12, 2021 GMT

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — JD Davison’s putback dunk with 33 seconds left and a final defensive stop gave No. 9 Alabama a 83-82 victory over 14th-ranked Houston on Saturday night for the Crimson Tide’s second straight win over a recent Final Four team.

Cole, No. 15 UConn beat St. Bonaventure 74-64

By MATT SUGAMDecember 12, 2021 GMT

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — R.J. Cole scored 15 points and No. 15 Connecticut surged midway through the second half to beat St. Bonaventure 74-64 on Saturday.

Akok Akok added 12 points and Jordan Hawkins had 11 for UConn (9-2).

No. 16 St. Bonaventure loses for the first time this season

By The Associated PressNovember 28, 2021 GMT

OLEAN, N.Y. (AP) — AJ Green scored 35 points with four assists to lead Northern Iowa to a 90-80 win over No. 16 St. Bonaventure on Saturday.

Austin Phyfe and Nate Heise each had 15 points as the Panthers (2-3) beat a ranked opponent for the first time since 2019 at then-No.

Green scores 35, Northern Iowa tops No. 16 St. Bonaventure

By JONAH BRONSTEINNovember 27, 2021 GMT

OLEAN, N.Y. (AP) — AJ Green scored 35 points with four assists to lead Northern Iowa to a 90-80 win over No. 16 St. Bonaventure on Saturday.

Austin Phyfe and Nate Heise each had 15 points as the Panthers (2-3) beat a ranked opponent for the first time since winning 79-76 at then-No.

Holmes, Osunniyi help St. Bonaventure beat Marquette 70-54

November 22, 2021 GMT

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Jaren Holmes had 19 points and a career-high 13 rebounds, Osun Osunniyi added 16 points and 11 rebounds and No. 22 St. Bonaventure beat Marquette 70-54 on Sunday night to win the Charleston Classic.

No. 22 Bonnies rally in second half to edge Clemson 68-65

November 20, 2021 GMT

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Kyle Lofton and Jaren Holmes combined for 32 points in the second half and No. 22 St. Bonaventure rallied from a 16-point deficit to beat Clemson 68-65 Friday in the semifinals of the Charleston Classic.

No. 22 St. Bonaventure locks down Boise State in Charleston

November 18, 2021 GMT

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Kyle Lofton had 17 points and seven assists, Jaren Holmes added 14 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 22 St. Bonaventure beat Boise State 67-61 on Thursday in the Charleston Classic.

No. 23 St. Bonaventure rallies late to beat Canisius 69-60

By JONAH BRONSTEINNovember 15, 2021 GMT

OLEAN, N.Y. (AP) — Kyle Lofton and Jaren Holmes scored 17 points apiece and No. 23 St. Bonaventure rallied to beat Canisius 69-60 on Sunday night.

Jalen Adaway added 16 points for St. Bonaventure (2-0) in his season debut after he was suspended for the season opener for an NCAA rule violation.

No. 23 Bonnies shrug off slow start in 75-47 win over Siena

By JOHN WAWROWNovember 10, 2021 GMT

OLEAN, N.Y. (AP) — Kyle Lofton and Jaren Holmes scored 17 points apiece and No. 23 St. Bonaventure overcame a sluggish opening 20 minutes for a 75-47 victory over Siena on Tuesday night in the season opener for both schools.

A small school with big expectations: No. 23 St. Bonaventure

By JOHN WAWROWNovember 8, 2021 GMT

Upon arriving at one of the lowest points in St. Bonaventure men’s basketball history, coach Mark Schmidt never doubted the potential of putting the small school tucked in the shadows of southwestern New York’s Allegheny Mountains back on the national map.