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Bonnies Face East Carolina in Fort Myers Tip-Off Finale

November 28, 2025 at 1:36 AM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

In my latest for TAPinto Greater Olean, I preview St. Bonaventure’s Fort Myers Tip-Off finale against East Carolina — including key matchups, areas of focus, and what the Bonnies look to take from their first outing.

Read here:
www.tapinto.net/towns/greate...

St. Bonaventure looks to rebound from its loss to No. 16 UNC as the Bonnies face East Carolina in their Fort Myers Tip-Off finale on Thanksgiving Day.

Bonnies Hang Tough Early but Fall to #16 North Carolina

November 26, 2025 at 9:56 PM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

In my latest for TAPinto Greater Olean, I recap St. Bonaventure’s matchup with No. 16 North Carolina — a game where the Bonnies battled early before UNC surged ahead in the second half.

Read here:
www.tapinto.net/towns/greate...

Bonaventure led early and trailed by just two at halftime before #16 North Carolina pulled away in the second half for an 85–70 win at the Fort Myers Tip-Off.

Bonnies Bring Reilly Center Energy to Fort Myers Tip-Off

November 26, 2025 at 5:07 AM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

In my latest for TAPinto Greater Olean, I covered the atmosphere surrounding the Bonnies at the Fort Myers Tip-Off — including a packed pregame celebration at a local bar and the fan energy that carried into the arena.

Read here:
www.tapinto.net/towns/greate...

Bonnies fans turned Suncoast Credit Union Arena into a home away from home, bringing Reilly Center-style energy to the Fort Myers Tip-Off in Florida.

SBU Faces #16 North Carolina in Game 1 of Fort Myers Tip-Off

November 26, 2025 at 5:03 AM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

In my latest for TAPinto Greater Olean, I preview St. Bonaventure’s matchup with No. 16 North Carolina in Game 1 of the Fort Myers Tip-Off. A breakdown of the Bonnies’ strong start and the challenge ahead.

Read here:
www.tapinto.net/towns/greate...

St. Bonaventure, off to a 5-0 start, faces No. 16 North Carolina in the Fort Myers Tip-Off, its first game against a ranked opponent since 2023–24.

Three Candidates Are Running for Two Allegany Council Seats

November 25, 2025 at 2:32 AM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

In my latest for TAPinto Greater Olean, I covered the #Allegany Town Council race — three candidates, two seats, one incumbent and two challengers hoping to bring new ideas to the board.

Read here: www.tapinto.net/towns/greate...

Allegany voters will choose between three candidates — Alexander P. Nazemetz, Brandon E. Derx and Gregory M. Giardini — for two seats on the Town Council.

Cattaraugus County ‘Steps Out’ to Prevent Lead Poisoning

October 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

For National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, I covered how the Cattaraugus County Health Department is reaching communities through its “Step Out and Step Up” initiative.

It educates families, raises awareness and promotes testing to keep kids safe.

Read more: www.tapinto.net/towns/greate...

Cattaraugus County launched Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, urging families to stay vigilant and to learn safety tips and protect children from lead exposure.

Robinson Sets Priorities as Olean Common Council President

October 24, 2025 at 12:59 AM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

Newly elected #Olean Common Council President Vernon Robinson Jr. is focused on teamwork, fiscal stability and making lasting progress for the city.
His priorities for the year:
tapinto.net/towns/greater-olean/sections/government/articles/robinson-sets-priorities-as-olean-common-council-president

Nearly two months into his tenure as Olean Common Council president, Ward 6 Alderman Vernon Robinson Jr. says he is settling into the role.

Allegany’s Scarecrow Row Marks Fifth Year on Main Street

October 9, 2025 at 1:54 AM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

Main Street in #Allegany has filled with scarecrows again — a fall tradition now in its fifth year. Local groups and families joined in for the annual Scarecrow Row.
Full story: tapinto.net/towns/greate...

Scarecrow Row returns to Allegany Oct. 14–Nov. 1. Families, groups and businesses are invited to join the free family-friendly Main Street tradition.

Mike Martel Manages Two Olean Soccer Teams in BDSL

October 9, 2025 at 1:53 AM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

Managing one soccer team is tough. Olean’s Mike Martel manages two. From game days to community building, he’s helping keep local soccer thriving in the BDSL.
Full story:
tapinto.net/towns/greater-olean/sections/sports/articles/mike-martel-manages-two-olean-soccer-teams-in-bdsl

June 22 is Match Day and T-Shirt Giveaway for both Olean teams in the Buffalo & District Soccer League. Olean Middle School is site of 5 and 7 p.m. games.

Recently Confirmed Ward 2 Alderman Joe Keary Plans to Tackle Challenges in City of Olean

October 9, 2025 at 1:52 AM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

Ward 2 Alderman Joe Keary says he’ll prioritize infrastructure, housing and community engagement in #Olean, he told TAPinto Greater Olean in an exclusive interview. Read more: tapinto.net/towns/greate...

Joe Keary, recently named to fill the term as Ward 2 Alderman in Olean, anticipates engaging with community. He will run for the seat in November.

Preview: St. Bonaventure MBB Hosts First NIT Game Since 2016 Against Kent State Tuesday

October 9, 2025 at 1:51 AM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

After declining a National Invitation Tournament bid a year ago, the #St.Bonaventure men’s basketball team returns to the #NIT for the first time since 2022, hosting #KentState Tuesday.

I previewed Tuesday’s game for The Bona Venture Newspaper.

www.thebvnewspaper.com/2025/03/17/p...

Graphic: ANDREW HALE BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF After declining a National Invitation Tournament bid a year ago, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team returns to the NIT for the first tim…

Recap: Bonnies MBB defeats Duquesne in Second Round of Atlantic 10 Championships; Advance to Play VCU in Quarterfinals

March 18, 2025 at 3:41 AM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

St. Bonaventure head coach Mark Schmidt said the team would accept an invitation to the #NIT or #CollegeBasketballCrown if invited.

"The NIT is something that we'd be excited to play in," Schmidt said. "And The Crown as well."

March 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

The No. 8 #St.Bonaventure men’s basketball team — which led for only two minutes and four seconds — took down No. 9 #Duquesne Thursday, defeating the #Dukes 64-59 in the second round of the #Atlantic10Championship.

Recap for The Bona Venture Newspaper.

www.thebvnewspaper.com/2025/03/13/r...

Photo: ANDREW HALE BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF WASHINGTON – The No. 8 St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team — which led for only two minutes and four seconds — took down No. 9 Duquesne Thursda…

Preview: Bonnies MBB Faces Duquesne in Second Round of Atlantic 10 Championships

March 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

The No. 8 seeded #St.Bonaventure men's basketball team
takes on the No. 9 seeded #DuquesneDukes in the second round of the Atlantic 10 Championships Thursday.

I previewed the game for The Bona Venture Newspaper.

www.thebvnewspaper.com/2025/03/12/p...

PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. BONAVENTURE ATHLETICS WASHINGTON – The No. 8 seeded St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team takes on the No. 9 seeded Duquesne Dukes in the second round of the Atlant…

Recap: Bonnies MBB Takes Down Duquesne On Senior Day

March 13, 2025 at 2:37 AM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

The #St.Bonaventure men’s basketball team won its first game over #Duquesne in over two years, defeating the Dukes 70-63 Saturday afternoon.

I recapped the game for The Bona Venture Newspaper

www.thebvnewspaper.com/2025/02/22/r...

Photo: Joseph DeBell BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team won its first game over Duquesne in over two years, defeating the Dukes 70-63 Saturday afternoon. Pri…

Preview: Bonaventure MBB Fights for A-10 Positioning Against Duquesne Saturday Afternoon

February 23, 2025 at 2:25 AM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

The #St.Bonaventure men’s basketball team plays at home for the first time since Feb. 9, looking to snap its two-year-long, five-game losing streak against #Duquesne Saturday afternoon.

I previewed the game for The Bona Venture Newspaper

www.thebvnewspaper.com/2025/02/21/p...

PHOTO COURTESY OF DUQUESNE ATHLETICS BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team plays at home for the first time since Feb. 9, looking to snap its two-year-long, fiv…

Recap: Bonnies MBB falls in heartbreaker to URI, drops third consecutive game

February 22, 2025 at 1:07 AM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

After leading for more than 36 minutes, the #StBonaventure men’s basketball team fell 68-64 to #RhodeIsland on a game-winning shot with two seconds left.

I recapped tonight’s game for The Bona Venture Newspaper

www.thebvnewspaper.com/2025/02/12/r...

Photo courtesy of Rhode Island Athletics BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF After leading for more than 36 minutes, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team fell 68-64 to Rhode Island on a game-winn…

Recap: Bonaventure MBB edge Fordham, complete season sweep

February 13, 2025 at 3:49 AM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team completed the season sweep over Fordham Saturday afternoon, defeating the Rams 74-72.

I recapped the game for The Bona Venture Newspaper

www.thebvnewspaper.com/2025/02/01/r...

Photo: Joseph DeBell BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team completed the season sweep over Fordham Saturday afternoon, defeating the Rams 74-72. The Bonnies (17…

Recap: Bonnies MBB defeats Dayton, Schmidt records 400th career win

February 1, 2025 at 11:44 PM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team avoided its sixth loss in seven games Tuesday night, handing Dayton its biggest defeat of the season 75-53.

I recapped Tuesday’s game for The Bona Venture Newspaper

www.thebvnewspaper.com/2025/01/28/r...

Photo: Joseph DeBell BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team avoided its sixth loss in seven games Tuesday night, handing Dayton its biggest defeat of the season …

Recap: Bonaventure MBB Defeats Big Four Rival Buffalo, Remains Undefeated at Home

January 29, 2025 at 4:59 AM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team picked up its ninth win of the season, defeating Big Four Rival Buffalo 65-55.

I recapped Saturday’s game for The Bona Venture newspaper.

www.thebvnewspaper.com/2024/12/07/r...

Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team picked up its ninth win of the season, defeating Big Four Rival Buffalo 65-55. The Bonnie…

Preview: Bonnies MBB Battles Big Four Rival Buffalo Saturday Afternoon

December 8, 2024 at 2:26 AM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team plays at home for the first time in 13 days, returning to the Reilly Center to face Big Four rival Buffalo Saturday.

I previewed tomorrow’s game for The Bona Venture Newspaper

www.thebvnewspaper.com/2024/12/06/p...

Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team plays at home for the first time in 13 days, returning to the Reilly Center to face Big F…

Recap: Bonnies MBB picks up eighth win, holds Bucknell to season-low in points

December 7, 2024 at 2:07 AM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team picked up its eighth win of the season Wednesday, beating Bucknell 64-47.

I recapped the game for The Bona Venture newspaper.

www.thebvnewspaper.com/2024/12/05/b...

Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team picked up their eighth win of the season Wednesday, beating Bucknell 64-47. Coming into…

PREVIEW: Bonaventure MBB Road Trip Continues at Bucknell

December 5, 2024 at 4:56 PM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

After a trip to Florida last week, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team continues its road trip Wednesday night, traveling to Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, to take on Bucknell University.

I previewed Wednesday’s game for The Bona Venture newspaper

www.thebvnewspaper.com/2024/12/04/p...

Photo: Scott Eddy BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF After a trip to Florida last week, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team continues its road trip tomorrow, traveling to Lewisburg, Pennsylvani…

Recap: Bonaventure MBB Places Third in ESPN NIT Season Tip-Off, Defeats Northern Iowa

December 5, 2024 at 3:01 AM

Andrew Hale

@andrewhale407.bsky.social

The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team defeated Northern Iowa 68-56 Friday, placing third in the ESPN NIT Season Tip-Off tournament.

I recapped the game for The Bona Venture newspaper.
www.thebvnewspaper.com/2024/11/30/r...

Photo: Scott Eddy BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team defeated Northern Iowa 68-56 Friday, placing third in the ESPN NIT Season Tip-Off tournament. Similarly …