Once more the wolf placed its paw in Francis' hand. [20] Following a win in the Charleston Classic (in which the Bonnies defeated Boise State, Clemson and Marquette) the Bonnies reached as high as 16th in the national poll. The Bonnies have appeared in eight NCAA Tournaments. Below are the Led by conference Player of the Year Andrew Nicholson the 19th pick by Orlando in the 2012 NBA draft they accumulated a 2012 record during the regular season. Jim Anastasia, '71. Jan van Breda Kolff was hired to continue the rebuilding Baron had achieved. But how do I explain? [10] The Bonnies were upset in their first game of the A-10 tournament, losing in overtime to Davidson. But . standing in your way during a game). The Bonnies also hold a record of 99 against ranked teams at the Reilly Center since 1993. Gibson Jimerson had 13 points, Yuri Collins added a double-double and Saint Louis held of St. Bonaventure 78-55 on Saturday. At the Midnight Mayhem celebration on Oct. 18, the night Division I basketball teams were officially allowed to start practicing, Anthony Solomon, who was named the new coach in May, came barreling through a wall of smoke like the walk-on point guard he once was at Virginia. there have been many more bright days and the school mascot is here to stay and St. Bonaventure (Ventura, CA) High School Sports - Football, Basketball In the 20112012 season, the Bonnies women's basketball team had the best season in their history. The wolf was chosen to reflect an event in the life of St. Francis of Assisi --- the taming of the wolf at Gubbio. New mascot makes debut. In 1979, the Bonnies made another appearance at the NIT and again were defeated in the first round.[4]. SBU Traditions - St. Bonaventure St. Bonaventure Bonnies Schedule 2022-23 . 2023 Getty Images. // -->