The Niagara loss in the Olean Armory ended SBUs 99-game home winning streak that dated to 1948, while the Dukes upset the Bonnies in overtime, 79-74, in Pittsburgh. Of course I had kept the copy of The Olean Times Herald on the day after SBU beat Houston for the 1977 NIT championship. Hollis was a second round pick of the New Orleans Jazz in 1977 and also played for the Detroit Pistons (1978-79). His 247 steals were at the time a school record and a total that still ranks fourth in program history. For the second consecutive year, the Bonnies accumulated a winning record but did not receive an invite the postseason; the team failed to qualify for the National Invitation Tournament and, in accordance with school policy, preemptively ruled out participating in either the College Basketball Invitational or CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.[1]. Providence (#15) upended St. Bonaventure, 82-75, before a Dick Vitale-coached Detroit squad (#19) defeated the Bonnies, 78-62, in the Motor City. He scored 2,067 points in three seasons at Bona, and was the No. Sparked by Francis Okoros inside play and Yuri Collins passing Collins had five of his 10 assists in the first five minutes of the second half the Billikens cut Bonas lead to 55-49. Though growing up closer to Olean than to Winston-Salem, Chappell took his high school experience from a small town near Johnstown, PA, to become a two-time ACC Player of the Year. He scored 19,248 points. The MVP of the 1974 NBA All-Star game, Lanier had his No. He's the school record-holder in both assists (657) and steals (325) - ranking second in Atlantic 10 history for steals and eighth in assists. We send our deepest condolences to Bobs family and friends.. Lanier was also in the movie, The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh, about a losing basketball team that attempts to reverse its fortunes with the help of an astrologers advice. Preview of tonight's St. Bonaventure men's basketball matchup against St. Louis As a reserve on the Bona team in 1947-48, Donovan knew the history all too well. Coach Donovans team had cruised by DePaul, Providence, Boston College, and third-ranked Bradley earlier that month. Syracuse started the game in an uncharacteristic man-to-man defense instead of a 2-3 zone, something that surprised Satalin according to an Olean Times Herald post-game story. Bonas mens basketball players will return to campus July 18 and 19 for offseason workouts, and womens basketball players will return July 25. Though the Bonnies survived with a narrow victory over Niagara, 69-66, the streak appeared to be coming to an end in the final seconds of regulation. Afterward, according to an OTH story, both Bona and Niagara fans stopped by the Niagara locker room to say nice going to a nice guy. The story added that Gallagher was as gracious in beating the Bonnies than he was in his previous nine losses or so to them. The game was also unique in a way likely unmatched in any NCAA game since 1961. Thosewho have donned the Brown and White over the past 100 years have created memories to last a lifetime with fans of the program. The third all-time leading scorer in program history with 2,077 points from 1977-81, he finished his career 15th in rebounds (650) as well as third in free throw percentage (.831). He earned Atlantic 10 Player of the Year twice (1980, '81) and helped the Bonnies to a 70-41 record during his career before earning selection to the Athletics Hall of Fame in 1991. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). It took so much pressure off the other guys, he added. Asked about the most memorable games in his Bona career, Stith pointed to consecutive home win #73. He played professionally with the Virginia Squires of the ABA and the New York Nets of the NBA before earning SBU Athletics Hall of Fame honors in 1974. He blocked out. It was the little engine that could in St. Bonaventure going against Ohio State, Crawford summarized. In launching this blog, I hope that fans enjoy the memories of some special games, both wins and losses, through the years. (); : Lanier died Tuesday in Arizona. He was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame in 2006. Bona also retired his uniform number, 31. Low 29F. He earned a spot in the Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please call our customer service team at716-372-3121or emailnfinnerty@oleantimesherald.com. It was just so unbelievable that they lost that game. He had a better bank shot, with the hook or on mid-range shots, than any big man today. His 10 three-pointers in February 2018 vs. Saint Louis stands as the program's all-time single-game record while his 14 assists in a game - twice - are tied for the program record. The Bonnies were badly outrebounded, 42-23, with Oregon star and second team USBWA All-American Greg Ballard nearly matching the Bona total with 15 rebounds. For the upcoming season, Ill be St. Bonaventures #1 fan in Dubai. The Olean Times Herald storyheadlined Pipe-Dreamer Couldnt Have Improved on Bonas Victorycredited that basket with 15 seconds left as deciding the game and keeping the streak alive. On March 16, 1995, the top pop song in the US was Madonnas Take a Bow. 9. As the game went on, you knew that was not going to happen., However, some solace was present in the opponent that cracked the streak. Then, after Adaway missed the back end of a pair of free-throw attempts, Fred Thatch Jr.s 3-pointer cut Bonas lead to 78-74 with 3:03 remaining. Hollis layup at the buzzer electrified the Bona crowd in capping off its first post-season tournament championship. He is also first in career field goals made (944) and shot a .538 percentage, also grabbing over 600 rebounds. 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Lettuce, tomato, onionsa nd sour cream will be included. Both teams were similar in one way. The Bonnies went 14-10 in their 1975-1976 season. The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference announced Monday that it will not allow athletes to return to campus in June or July for offseason workouts and that the MAAC will begin its fall sports competition Sept. 11. (Records through Sunday, Jan. 30) 1. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Youve got to execute defensively, just like youve got to execute offensively.. It started under Coach Ed Melvin before Coach Eddie Donovan took over the Bona program in 1953. The following games against Oregon and Villanova featured three- and four-point wins, respectively. We did what we had to do., College/high school sports enterprise reporter. We were good that year, Satalin recalled. St. Bonaventure, NBA basketball legend Bob Lanier passes away He earned All-American honors in 1977 and was an eighth round draft choice of the New York Knicks in 1978. Would you like to receive our daily headlines? They werent a great defensive team. The 1966 Bennett High School graduate was a three-time Converse college All-America selection who helped the Bonnies reach the 1970 Final Four, and he became a Hall of Famer. Tom Stith Instead a 16-team NIT opportunity awaited. In his three seasons, the Bona teams coached by Eddie Donovan amassed a record of 62-13, good for a .827 winning percentage. But when I ran back down the court and tried to pivot, my leg collapsed. A game that St. Bonaventure should have won, remarked Tommasino. for 1 day, Free {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, City mourns Buffalo firefighter Jason Arno as investigation into fatal fire launches, Buffalo firefighter makes 'ultimate sacrifice' in blaze that may have sparked backdraft, Paula's Donuts to move Clarence store that faced backlash for tax breaks to Amherst, Vandal damages 'brokenhearted' Russell Salvatore's tribute park in Lancaster, Chad Hall's departure from Buffalo Bills to Jaguars remains a bit of a mystery. In the same year, 1163 students were at St. Bonaventure University. The New York Times account described the Bona duo as the most dazzling practitioners among the six teams that day in playing with startling acrobatics.. "It was a labor of love for Bob, who was one of the kindest and most genuine people I have ever been around. The Atlantic 10 announced the pairings Thursday. Tommasino described the crowd as incredible with an energy level absolutely through the roof., The Bonnies responded in kind, surging to a 25-8 lead and ahead, 34-27, at half. Love u big guy . Our digital products are available 24/7 and are accessible anywhere, anytime. The Bonnies finished the season with an overall record of 1815, with a record of 610 in the Atlantic 10 regular season for a ninth-place finish. 60 in the NET rankings, the sorting tool the NCAA Tournament committee uses in selecting the 68-team field. While the Bonnies won the NIT in 1977, Southern Mississippi took that same crown in 1987 in defeating LaSalle in the championship game. Mater Dei (19-3): Monarchs conclude regular season Friday at potentially undefeated Camarillo and UCLA-bound Gabriela Jaquez. But coming out of the media timeout, the Bonnies answered with a 7-2 run, then opened their lead to 15 points with less than 10 minutes left in the game. And win they dida first post-season tournament championship in a program dating to 1919-20. Noted for his aggressive play and the polish of his many skills, he was St. Bonaventure's captain in 1967-68. Fast forward to February 12, 1977. I felt comfortable that we would be very competitive in this game for sure.. The following season in the NCAA Tournament, he poured in 19 points vs. Penn. He became an eight-time NBA All-Star who averaged more than 20 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, and had his uniform number (16) retired by the Pistons and the Bucks. St. Bonaventure won convincingly at Niagara, 88-68, about six weeks prior. Bob Woollard, a 6-10 center later drafted by the New York Knicks, scored 10 points and grabbed 11 rebounds off the Wake Forest bench to contribute to the Demon Deacon win. So what does Sabres GM Kevyn Adams do this week? 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A four-year floor general, Winn was a program-changing recruit for Jim Baron. Laniers touch would have made him great in any era. They lost their last regular season game at third-ranked Rutgers, 85-80, in a heartbreaking defeat. He was named by Look Magazine to the All-District Team the same season. One of the main article in the sports section headlined, The Fortress Falls100 Never CameJoy for OneTears for Another.. Saint Louis opened the second half with a 9-1 run in the first 2:31, which forced the Bonnies to call an early timeout. Had he missed that shot, there was still time for us, he said. Lanier told The News in 1990 that he was hurt and angry but determined to prove Mogavero wrong but also called Mogavero a very perceptive and compassionate coach, and a hell of a human being., It probably was one of the best things that could have happened to me, Lanier said at the time. In addition, only five baskets were scored from the field by both teams in the final nine minutes of regulation. 4. To me, it was the best job in the world, he said. Last time I saw Pistons superstar BOB LANIER was several years ago when he spent the weekend at my house as he attended my Gala. Despite the success, the Bona Director of Public Relations, Jack Ritzenthaler (Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, 1977), remarked to reporters immediately before the Holiday Festival that the Bonnies had been playing over their heads.. In his senior year, he was the Times Herald's beat reporter for St. Bonaventure's women's basketball team. Athletes also will be tested when they arrive on campus, and they will complete a daily health screen through an app before they attend classes or team activities. For our guys to be able to go out and play a great UCLA team and beat them, to me, hopefully that helps the disappointment back in 1970.". I think that was the reason for our success., College/high school sports enterprise reporter. Posting up: Memories of St. Bonaventure basketball, December 1960: A chance to beat the #1 team in the country, Francis Tommasino: The NIT home win in 1995, The launching of Posting up: Memories of St. Bonaventure basketball. Birdsongs scoring prowess hadnt declined during the Cougars run. He was a consensus All-American each season. He began his career at Agway-Felmont Industries and retired from St. Bonaventure University, where he did. We hope that you enjoy our free content. The Bonnies led, 45-42, at halftime, but, by midway through the second half, he had already scored 36 points with Houston leading, 73-63. From that list, a group of 20 program greats have earned selection to the Centennial Season All-Time Team. An All-Atlantic 10 selection as both a junior and a senior, including first team honors and All-Defensive status in 1999-2000, he ranks 18th in all-time scoring with 1,407 career points. If you are experiencing difficulties logging in or are a subscriber getting a paywall, please try one or more of the following steps. At Bennett High School, Lanier dominated even after he was cut from Bennetts basketball team as a sophomore, but honed his basketball skills with Lorrie Alexander, the athletic director at the Masten Avenue Boys Club. Lanier tearfully recounted his emotions during that time in an interview on the day of the Reilly Center Arena floor dedication, which was shared by St. Bonaventure. : Bad rotations on the defensive end and unnecessary fouls put them in the 1-and-1 (on free throws).. A crowd of 12,451 packed Madison Square Garden for the 1pm tip on March 20, and Houston star Otis Birdsong was ready. However, the Little Three matchup was not a game to be taken lightly. How it found its way into my assortment of memorabilia was a mystery. You have permission to edit this article. Nonetheless, St. Bonaventure left the Garden with a 76-73 victory. From the days of Butler Gymnasium and the Olean Armory through to the past five decades in the Reilly Center, St. Bonaventure basketball has remained a constant in the University community for the last century. The University at Buffalo athletic department will begin allowing its athletes to return to campus this week to take part in voluntary workout, Some schools are releasing data in the name of transparency, while at least 13 athletic departments at FBS schools,including UB, are citing s, The NFL intends to play games in full stadiums this season. Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. An upset against the second-ranked Bonnies would add to its resume. Sanders basket, likely the most critical basket in the 2238 points of his Bona career, was crushing for Houston. He also writes about high school football recruiting, including The Register's annual FAB 15 teams that list the top high school football players in the Western U.S. before National Signing Day. Timmy was a key factor on that team. The key to SBU's 1970 Final Four team, his No. Hollis scored 27 of Bonnies first 50 points as they headed into halftime with a comfortable 52-33 lead. Nelson-Richards scored nearly half (16) of the Bona points in that half and eventually led all scorers with 24 points. A member of the 1970 NCAA Final Four team, Gantt scored 992 points and averaged 13.6 points per game during his career. He rebounded.. Sign Up Today! I cant sleep thinking about those memories . The point guard of the 1977 NIT Championship team, Hagan established the career assists record for the program with 486 (4.7 apg), a total that still ranks fourth today. After a long career in the NBA, he was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. ST. BONAVENTURE Eight of the top athletes in St. Bonaventure history have been tapped to join the school's Athletics Hall of Fame. Both teams were undefeated. 1 overall pick by the Detroit Pistons in the 1970 NBA draft, after a season in which he averaged 29.1 points a game. Ask Sam Stith, the legendary player who scored over 1100 points in his three varsity seasons at St. Bonaventure University (SBU) from 1957-60. Even Eddie Jordan, a guard for Rutgers at the time, acknowledged as much on another website, He (Baron) took two dribbles, then a whistle blew, he said. 16 jersey retired by the Pistons and Bucks, to whom Lanier was traded in 1980. Checking back? St. Bonaventure men's basketball completes home-and-home sweep of Saint Louis. Tim Winn The NCAA announced the cancellation of all winter and spring sports championships because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The OTH called it the upset of upsets in Little Three basketball history. And win #100 was never reached. Greg Sanders Mike Harrington: His team looks good, even without Alex Tuch. AJ Bramah, a Robert Morris transfer and the first Bona target to announce a decision date, plans to verbally commit on Friday. As part of the St. Bonaventure Basketball Centennial Season celebration, the Athletics Department gathered voting from fans and partnered with some of the most well-versed individuals on the history of the program to create an All-Time Team.
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