AD on future Bona games in Rochester, Buffalo
ROCHESTER -- Athletic Director Steve Watson said the Bonnies would pursue another game in Rochester in the near future, given the university’s alumni base in the area and the ability to draw bigger-name opponents.
Though he would not rule out next year, Watson conceded it was more likely an every-other-year scenario -- similar to what the school scheduled earlier this decade. St. Bonaventure had not hosted a game in Blue Cross Arena since a 66-61 loss to West Virginia on Nov. 30, 2005.
“The people in Rochester are already in my ear talking about coming back up here again,” Watson said. “I think this makes all the sense in the world.”
The AD also said he has been in contact with officials about a game in HSBC Arena, but nothing appears imminent on that front. Outside of two matchups with Canisius, the Bonnies have not played there since losing to Boston College, 96-82, on Nov. 28, 2001.
---Geoff Nason
