The Pac-12 champions were expected to have a chance at that before the season, though not quite in the fashion they did it. Plus championship games rule the day, a few more semifinals set the stage, and one more coaching change.
Tag: St. Bonaventure
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – March 17, 2019
In our latest podcast, we look back at the Big East championship game and the semifinals in the Atlantic 10 Tournament, as well as what Oregon’s win in the Pac-12 championship game might mean.
The Morning Dish – Monday, February 18, 2019
A triple-overtime game between Quinnipiac and Siena in the MAAC between two of many teams battling for the top had a pair of individual offensive eruptions on Sunday. Also, Missouri State’s remarkable in-season improvement, St. John’s with a stunning rally and Michigan State dominates second half against Ohio State.
With a new perimeter unit, St. Bonaventure will enter Atlantic 10 play with some potential
St. Bonaventure already had a new perimeter unit, and injuries have not helped during non-conference play. Despite a bad record, the Bonnies have some potential in Atlantic 10 play if they stay healthy and continue to grow.
The Morning Dish – Thursday, November 29, 2018
There was plenty of drama and a lot of good basketball, and in the end the ACC/Big Ten Challenge ended up even. Plus Big East teams add wins, a Bonnie is finally back in action, and a couple of monster games with teams on opposite ends of the bottom line.
The Morning Dish – Thursday, November 8, 2018
Some games just need to be played between schools that are in the same geographic area, and we got one of them on Wednesday night. Plus the Bison aren’t going away quietly, and a couple of injuries come into play including one that will end a player’s season.
St. Bonaventure 65, UCLA 58: Boxscore breakdown
St. Bonaventure broke a late tie and knocked off UCLA in a First Four game. One stat made all the difference in this game.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Being a small, relatively unknown, Franciscan Catholic school is plenty enough to appeal to the average, underdog-loving fan of the NCAA Tournament, but St. Bonaventure provided all the more reason to for fans to take notice with its play Tuesday night.
Bracket Impressions: Selection process with misplaced priorities in need of fix
The 2018 NCAA Tournament selections demonstrated once again that the selection committee seems to have lost sight of what should be the most basic, important thing to ask of teams: winning games.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, February 28, 2018
One bubble team might have secured its spot in the NCAA Tournament, and all in a blur at the end of a road game. Plus an even wilder game up north, more early conference tournament action, and trial rule changes yet again in a postseason tournament.
