Sports
Bona women’s hoops set for defensive battle with red-hot George Washington
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — For the first time since Nov. 22, the
Bonnies travel to face reigning conference champs VCU for Atlantic 10 opener
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Forget the matchup against North Carolina. Forget Florida
BATES: Analyzing the depth, consistency and grit of the Bonnies ahead of A10 play
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Last season, I wrote a column recounting the
Playing on their own terms: Olean nabs victory over Warren in DeCerbo Showcase Finale
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — If there was one thing Olean boys basketball coach
Simmons, Terwilliger combine for 39 as Owls defeat DeCerbo-hosting Gators
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Rebounding from a three-game losing streak, the
Allegany-Limestone ‘finds a way’ in 44-35 win over East Aurora
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — When it needed to most, the Allegany-Limestone girls basketball team
Bona men’s hoops have no intention of slowing down ahead of Siena showdown
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALBANY — Despite pulling off, arguably, its biggest win of the
LYLE: No excuses for Steelers in dreadful loss to Eagles
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com Sitting in Bada Bing, a sports bar in Buffalo, my
Bona women’s hoops in search for consistency, resiliency ahead of Niagara matchup
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Ahead of its final “Big 4” matchup of
Bona survives late surge, collects statement win over Providence in HOF Showcase
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com UNCASVILLE, CT. — Behind stellar performances from its starters, the St.
Salamanca girls hoops earn second win; Warriors track and field open with double-digit PRs
SPRINGVILLE – After suffering a loss at the start of the season, the Salamanca girls’
Despite second-half surge, Bona falls short on the road at UAlbany
By Spencer Bates batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALBANY — From the get-go, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team