Bonnies Online Network Podcasts

Let's Get To Know Kylie Buckely / Junior - Livonia, NY

Kylie joins the Bonnies as a transfer and has been enjoying the transition to the Bona campus. She breaks down summer workouts, and getting to meet (and play with) her new teammates. We learn about her basketball journey from AAU through her time at Niagara and Oakland. Aaliyah Parker is a former teammate of Kylie, and the draw of being closer to home was an influence on Kylie coming to St. Bonaventure. She's excited about the WNY roster build and the fact that a lot...

Let's Get To Know Mallory Heise / Freshman - Hilton, NY

Newcomer Mallory introduces herself to Bona Nation. She describes her path to St. Bonaventure and what made the biggest impression on her during recruiting. Mallory was drawn to sports at an early age - soccer and basketball - and was encouraged by her athletic family! She also talks about what excites her to be a part of the roster this season, her style of play, and her long range goals! Bonus - Mallory describes what summer workout team bonding is like.

Let's meet Dasonte Bowen / Senior - Boston, MA

Bona Nation is happy to have Dasonte return for his senior season to the Brown & White this season! He details his journey to St. Bonaventure, and allows us his thoughts on comparing last year's squad to this season's team. Dasonte believes this year, the guys can be even better! He also spotlights what he's seen in summer workouts as far as his new teammates' strengths. A very interesting listen as to what drew Dasonte to transfer to the Bonnies, and insights into having Woj as the men's basketball General...

Let's meet Kaylee Krysztof / Junior - Buffalo, NY

Kaylee, a newcomer this season, details her start in basketball - including transferring from Binghamton. Being a "local product", Kaylee has a lot of family and friends that attended St. Bonaventure and she's so excited to be a part of Bona Nation. We learn her take on summer workouts and getting to learn her new teammates. Kaylee offers some great advice for younger players, too. She's a marketing major and would like to someday work for the Buffalo Bills!

Let's meet Diamond Fields / Freshman - Bronx, NY

Diamond has taken an interesting path to St. Bonaventure through her early basketball career - as the sport runs in her family, and she details her travel to Western NY as well as getting to know her new teammates and summer workouts. The self-described "gym rat" also tells us about bonding with the team during downtime in the summer, and her recruiting process. Diamond is majoring in sports media, and she's excited about the potential for the upcoming season! Bonus - you'll learn about her family connection to the...

Let's meet Cayden Charles / Senior - Kennesaw, GA

Cayden tells us he was a "late bloomer" as a basketball player, and made his journey through AAU and junior college, before coming to St. Bonaventure. He talks about why being a Bonnie is such a great fit, and being honored to come play in front of Bona Nation in the Reilly Center! Cayden also gives us an in-depth look at the transfer process. We also learn how Cayden is working with his new teammates and is excited for the upcoming season. We also find out the strengths of...

Let's meet Mya Davidson / Redshirt Junior - Rockford, IL

Mya returns to the Bonnies this season, and details her preparation on the court, as well as getting to know her new teammates in summer workouts. She also details how being on the squad last year will help her to help the team this season. The team is really jelling on and off the court, Mya tells us how the players are getting to know each other. Her basketball journey is detailed - including her basketball lineage through her family. Mya's Bona link is her aunt, former Bonnie...

Let's meet Daniel Egbuniwe / Senior - Memphis, TN

Daniel has gone on an interesting journey to St. Bonaventure - from growing up in Memphis, his basketball path through high school and on to a college career. The "family atmosphere" of Bona attracted Daniel to transfer here, especially meeting Coach Schmidt and GM Adrian Wojnarowski. He also details the summer workouts, and getting to learn his new teammates. Daniel is excited about this year's Bonnies squad - especially how the team is already merging together on the floor. And he describes his game as "versatile", looking forward to...

Let's meet Brillana Boyd / Junior - Redondo Beach, CA

Brillana details her journey here to St. Bonaventure, certainly a change from the Pacific Coast to Western New York! Her brother was a collegiate athlete as well and influenced Brillana - and her link to Bonnies great Dion Wright is revealed. She discusses her summer workouts, and assimilating into the current squad. BB also details her desire to become a teacher - and how she's looking forward to playing in front of Bona Nation in the Reilly Center.

Let's meet Amar'e Marshall / Redshirt Senior - Montclair, NJ

Amar'e introduces himself by detailing his journey through basketball at the Y at a young age - through his college transfers. He talks about the family atmosphere here at St. Bonaventure, which made a huge impression and convinced him to come to Bona. Amar'e also discusses his new teammates, the summer workouts, and getting adjusted to campus. He's also really excited to play in front of Bona Nation in the Reilly Center, and the intensity of Atlantic 10 competition. Amar'e also lays out the type of player and type...

Let's meet Iva Corluka / Freshman - Ardsley, NY

Iva tells us about the summer workouts and her transition to St. Bonaventure. She also details her journey to this year's Bonnies squad, as well as her athletic background. Iva also discusses her long-range personal goals and what she's looking forward to from this season - including what she feels she brings to the team, and how her game is influenced by WNBA star A'ja Wilson. She's also excited to play in the Reilly Center in front of the greatest fans in college basketball, and she offers some great...

Let's meet Elyse MacDonough / Freshman - Burlington, VT

Elyse talks about how the transition from prep school to NCAA Division 1 competition helped her basketball growth. Off the court bonding with teammates, and the summer workouts have been important to Elyse - as she also discusses her early basketball career, and how tough it was playing for her father in AAU. Elyse also details what brought her to St. Bonaventure, the culture & the community. Her post-basketball career could lead to coaching, since Elyse has a long line of coaches in her immediate family. The excitement of wearing the...

Frank describes his path to St. Bonaventure through his younger days - including the transition from hockey to basketball. He talks about the struggle of leaving sports to work in construction during the pandemic and the return to basketball with the help of several mentors in his life. Frank remembers playing in the Reilly Center during his days at Canisius, and how intense the fans in the RC can be! We also learn about his mentality concerning rebounding and how he approaches the defensive end of every possession. The proximity to his home was a big draw for Frank...

Let's meet Aaliyah Parker / Grad Student - Cheektowaga NY

Aaliyah talks about her transition to Bona from Niagara University, how summer workouts are going for her (and the team), her basketball background, and what her future plans may be. Aaliyah also talks about what she's looking forward to from this season, and what she feels she brings to the team.

Let's meet Buddy Simmons / Junior - Detroit, MI

Buddy is brimming with confidence as he talks about wanting to be the next great Bonnies point guard, his recruitment process, taking on a leadership role (on & off his court), his Detroit roots fueling his basketball career, and the impact that his father has had on his life. Buddy also shares a story about his relationship with former Bonnies star Kyle Lofton, and talks a little about his new teammates - and The Breakfast Club!

Let's meet Brianna Barr-Buday / Freshman - Grand Island NY

Brianna talks about her road to Bona, how summer workouts are going for her (and the team), the familiarity of St. Bonaventure for her family, her major and her ultimate goal is not only to continue a basketball career, but becoming a real estate attorney! Also how her volleyball and track background actually led to basketball, and some advice to other recruits.

WBB Bonnies Insider Laycee Drake

Let's meet Laycee - Guard - Grad Student -Hancock, NY

Laycee talks about bringing her veteran presence to the WBB squad this season, her road to Bona, what she's looking forward to (on & off the court( this season, and what she enjoys away from basketball!

The Voice of the Bonnies Gary Nease sits down with Bonnies Men's Basketball Head Coach Mark Schmidt for a mid-summer discussion about team workout logistics and having the players learn about their new teammates (on & off the court), the influx of international players on the roster, and the upcoming Coaches vs. Cancer golf event on August 24-25 at Bartlett Country Club in Olean.

Bonnies Baseball Head Coach Jason Rathbun sits down with Ryan Lombardi and recap an amazing weather-delayed sweep of VCU at Handler Park last weekend. Special guest this week: Senior 2nd baseman David Marshall Jr. - coming off a program tying performance of 6 hits in a single game, not to mention his second 5+ hit game this season alone. Marshall is hitting .330 with 6 home runs and 36 runs driven in so far this year. David talks about his recruitment by Coach Razz, as well as getting a little teased about his baserunning speed! Coach Razz breaks down what had happened with Alex...

Bonnies Baseball Head Coach Jason Rathbun sits down with Ryan Lombardi as the season winds down. Recaps of the Davidson series, including a big win last Saturday over the Wildcats 6-2 - behind the stellar pitching of Alex Barger and David James. Also a preview of the VCU series coming up this weekend. Note: due to weather, the VCU series has been moved to a doubleheader Friday 5/2 (1st pitch 11 am) and a single game Sunday. Chris Holcraft is coming up on a feat: playing all 9 positions this season!

Bonnies Head Baseball Coach Jason Rathbun sits down with Ryan Lombardi as the season winds down looking for a win after dropping the last 4 games. The fact that the Bonnies may no longer be in contention for the final spot as the A10 Tournament approaches, but a 20-win season is still in play. The Bonnies will enjoy some conference home games after being on the road at Fordham and then a mid-week visit to Little 3 rival Canisius. Coach Razz talks about the trouble the team has had being consistent as of late, but is happy with the stats that...

Bonnies Head Baseball Coach Jason Rathbun gets a chance to sit down with Ryan Lombardi in advance of a road series at Fordham. Coach Razz breaks down the most recent mid-week win at home versus Canisius including rating the performances of starter Jaxson Ross, and relievers Tom Wilkie, Conor Wolf, Gabe Watts and Gilbert Saunders III. The discussion of working through a weather-affected series on the road at Rhode Island includes a breakdown of the 12-8 series finale win last Sunday. Coach Razz also talks about the team goal of getting to 20 wins on the season and making a...

Bonnies Head Baseball Coach Jason Rathbun sits down with Ryan Lombardi for a recap of the home series with St. Joseph's - interrupted by weather. Coach Razz talks about the difficulty of playing 9-inning doubleheaders and having to manage a staff & squad around schedule changes and delays. Coach Razz also discusses how the team is still looking for consistency on the mound, and at the plate. Upcoming road conference matchups with Rhode Island & Fordham are previewed as well as the overall outlook on how the Bonnies stand in the Atlantic 10. Coach Razz also shares how he keeps spirits up...

Bonnies Softball Head Coach Mike Threehouse talks with Chris Russell about the state of the season to this point, including a brief recap of the recent series with Buffalo. Coach Threehouse talks about the offensive production of his 1-5 batters in the lineup, and how Sophomores Kymora Wang and Kendall Stull. Also a critique of the pitching staff overall, including Mackenzie Frani, Nolah Moyer, and Ava Lomelin. Eleanor Park's play behind the plate is talked about. Coach Threehouse also discusses the youth of the team, and the ability to build not only a squad on the field, but bonds...

Bonnies Men's Lacrosse Head Coach talks with Chris Russell in advance of a weekend home matchup with St. Joseph's. Coach Mearns gives his assessment of the squad to this point in the season, a recap of the Binghamton and Richmond games, and his analysis of implementing a zone defense. Isaac Farmer's performance in goal is critiqued, as well as a discussion on how Seniors like Conor Murphy and Kyle Pepper are showing leadership for the underclassmen. To wrap up, Coach Mearns gives a preview on St. Joe's as well as a brief rundown of the last 4 games of the...

Bonnies Head Baseball Coach Jason Rathbun sits down with Ryan Lombardi for a recap of the St. Louis road series, including the win last Sunday. Coach Razz talks about going extra innings against the Bilikens - and how he manages the staff & lineup for 9 doubleheaders. The performance on the mound by So. RHP James Capellupo is critiqued as well as the offensive output from R-So OF Jayce Tharnish. Coach Razz goes up and down the lineup with his analysis, and finishes up with a breakdown of the Binghamton home game from this past Tuesday. A preview of the upcoming...

Bonnies Baseball Head Coach Jason Rathbun sits down with Ryan Lombardi for a recap of the recent George Mason series - including a big win on getaway day Sunday. Coach Razz also breaks down the thought process of calling pitches, and how he manages his pitching staff. The pitching staff needs to work on control, the team has a high number of HBP. Coach Razz also breaks down, in detail, game management against George Mason - sending runners, hit & runs, getting the team motivated with injuries to the squad. A rundown of the bullpen rotation is also discussed...

Bonnies Baseball Head Coach Jason Rathbun gets a chance to sit down with Ryan Lombardi and discuss the tough run the team has had of late - both on & off the field. Injuries are taking a toll, and Coach Razz talks about how it's a "next man up" philosophy. The past weekend series against Richmond is broken down and analyzed. Coach Razz talks about the strong bond amongst the team coming off a tough loss to Penn State - despite some good pitching. The upcoming home series against George Mason is previewed. Coach Razz also highlights his players that...

Bonnies Women's Lacrosse Head Coach LeighAnn Stauffer talks with Chris Russell about the recent 4-1 stretch by the team since the rescheduled game with Binghamton. The team is ranked in the top 15 nationally in defense, and Coach Stauffer shares her thoughts on the success so far. They discuss the Florida road trip - and how important the trip itself was, besides the 2 games. The start of the A10 schedule is analyzed, with wins over La Salle and Rhode Island - as well as a preview of Richmond coming to campus for a noon game on Saturday March 22nd.

Bonnies Baseball Head Coach Jason Rathbun sits down with Ryan Lombardi to talk about the long road trip the Bonnies had through the Volunteer State - with special guest Bonnies sophomore RHP James Capellupo. James talks about his journey to St. Bonaventure and how much he's enjoying the team culture and playing for Coach Razz. James talks about his "crazy" leg-kick that has made him a social media star! Coach Razz recaps the recent road trip - including wins at Old Dominion, Middle Tennessee, and UT Martin. The road trip to play top rated squads granted Bona huge exposure...

Bonnies Men's Basketball Head Coach Mark Schmidt sits down with Gary Nease for a semi-season recap. Coach talks about the schedule, getting players healthy, and his goals for the end of season going into A10 tournament and meeting UMass for the final home game of this season. They have a discussion of conference standings, playing in the postseason, and matching up with other teams. Coach Schmidt gives his views on Bonaventure opting in to the NCAA settlement and how Bona will navigate the collective, with recruiting and portal roadblocks. An interesting point about the importance of promoting the Bonnies...

Bonnies MLAX Head Coach Randy Mearns Sits with Chris Russell for a recap of the past 3 games against Robert Morris, Mercyhurst, LeMoyne, going 1-2 through that stretch, and what he's learning about this team. The play of freshmen Lad Harper and Isaac Farmer is discussed, as well as the veteran leadership. Coach Mearns talks about having to prepare for 3 games in a week's time, as well as a brief preview of the home contest against Mercer on Thursday 3/6. Coach Mearns also shares his thoughts on the growth of field lacrosse and St. Bonaventure intending to opt into the House...

St. Bonaventure Vice President and Director of Athletics Bob Beretta sits down for a very informative exchange with Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations Seth Johnson. Kudos for Bonnies Men's & Women's Swimming and Diving A10 Championships, spring sports squads, and Track & Field. A wrap up and preview of the men's and women's basketball teams - as well as information about the upcoming A10 Tournaments. And Bob goes into depth concerning the "opt in" by St. Bonaventure into the NCAA settlement on student-athlete compensation, and explains for all fans & alumni just what this procedure means for the future of...

Bonnies Baseball Head Coach Jason Rathbun sits down with Ryan Lombardi to recap the early southern trip against Morehead State, with Coach Razz talking about how happy he was with the pitching in that series, but the lefthanders need some more work. RHP James Capellupo has had a great start, with an ERA of 2.79. Luke Roggenburk has 2 saves already. Also a discussion of how the Bonnies' bats woke up in the rubber game against the Eagles, and how Bona has been in contention every game this season, despite the 3 early losses. Coach Razz is getting the team ready for...

Bonnies Women's Basketball Head Coach Jim Crowley sits down with Chris Russell for recaps of recent matchups with Davidson & VCU, and a big road win at La Salle - along with previews of Duquesne and Dayton. Coach Crowley talks about the team heading into the final stretch of the regular season and preparing for the Atlantic 10 Tournament. Coach also gives his thoughts on the growth of his freshmen; namely Zoe Shaw, Caitlin Frost, and Hannah Richardson. They also discuss advanced scouting and recruiting this time of year. And listen as Coach Crowley recounts one of the craziest bus trips...

Ryan Lombardi sits down with Bonnies Baseball Head Coach Jason Rathbun for a recap of the opening series against Gardner-Webb, including a game-by-game review from Coach Razz: a series that sees the Bonnies with an early 3-1 record. Ryan gets Coach Razz to talk about how getting a bullpen ready when the starter is doing well but gets injured affects the entire staff. A rundown of pitcher velocity stats is discussed. And they also preview a 5 game series with Morehead State that's getting moved from Kentucky to South Carolina due to weather concerns.

Chris Russell sits down with Bonnies Head Coach LeighAnn Stauffer to recap the last 3 games - including the dominating win over Canisius. Coach Stauffer shares her take on how the team is bouncing back and maintaining consistency, as well as how weather rescheduling affects the team's preparation. A preview of Youngstown State and Binghamton matches are discussed, as well as how the team is mixing together the veterans and newcomers.

1st episode of the 2025 season! Ryan Lombardi sits down with Bonnies Baseball Head Coach Jason Rathbun to preview the upcoming season - the team is heading south to get the season kicked off this weekend (2/14-2/16). Coach Razz lays out his expectations for the team, depth, and transfers that have joined the team. A rundown of starters, including what pitching rotation will start the season. Coach Razz also offers up analysis of off-season workouts and how his staff has been working with the squad. The guys also talk about the season opening series with Gardner-Webb, starting lineups, and the 2025...

The Voice of the Bonnies Gary Nease sits down with Bona's MBB Director of Basketball Operations Matt Pappano for an interesting discussion - a look behind the scenes - of the inner workings of the Bonnies men's basketball program. Listen to Matt talk about his own climb to the position (the longest serving member of the men's basketball program), game managers, scheduling, travel bookings, and more!

Bonnies WBB Associate Head Coach Tiara Johnson joins Chris Russell for a brief recap of the past 3 games, a discussion of how the freshmen are holding up down the stretch, the resilient mentality of the team, how important on the court (and off) leadership has been, the finer points of breaking down film, and how much it meant to Coach T to be elected to the North Central Missouri College Hall of Fame!