Athletics

At St. Bonaventure, we work hard and we play hard. More than 80% of our students are engaged in sports-related or fitness activities. And when it comes to Division I basketball, our Reilly Center Rowdies are the best fans in all the land. GO BONNIES!

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Division I Athletics

Our top student-athletes compete on 19 men's and women's teams in the competitive Atlantic 10 Conference.

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Club Sports

Compete against other college teams by joining one of our many men's, women's and coed club sports teams.

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Intramurals

Don't stop playing the games you love. Our recreational sports programs keep you fit and having fun.

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News & Events

Eight St. Bonaventure alumnae named to Business First Power 200 Women list

Jul 21, 2022, 14:18 by Thomas Missel
Eight alumnae and a former trustee of St. Bonaventure University have been named to Buffalo Business First’s Power 200 Women list.

Eight alumnae and a former trustee of St. Bonaventure University have been named to Buffalo Business First’s Power 200 Women list.

“The purpose of singling out these 200 spectacular women? To showcase their success, determination and leadership,” said Donna Collins, Business First editor and a member of SBU’s Class of 1979.

Heading the list of St. Bonaventure alumnae on the Power 200 Women list at No. 18 is Judy Baumgartner, ’91, president of Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital and DeGraff Medical Park, Kaleida Health. Baumgartner is also a member of SBU’s Board of Trustees.

Alumnae also making the list were:

  • Lisa Cilano, ’89, senior vice president, RMC & business advisory services, finance, Catholic Health (No. 37)
  • Mari Howard, ’10, president & CEO, Intandem (No. 68)
  • Catherine Roberts, ’18, CEO, Resource Council of WNY (No. 88)
  • Lori Quigley, ’81, chairwoman, board of directors, Seneca Gaming Corp. and interim president of Medaille University (No. 95)
  • Sandra Betters, ’97, president, Nardin Academy (No. 136)
  • Colleen Young, ’96, president & CEO, Bank of Cattaraugus (No. 153)
  • Jody Chesko, ’92, president, Niagara Produce Inc. (No. 179)

Also named to the list was Cindy Abbott Letro, chair, Niagara Regional Commission, NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. In June, Letro (No. 78) completed her term on SBU’s Board of Trustees.

No. 1 on the list was Kim Pegula, owner & CEO of the Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bills, and Pegula Sports and Entertainment LLC. St. Bonaventure is the Official Education Partner of the Buffalo Bills.

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About the University: The nation’s first Franciscan university, St. Bonaventure University is a community committed to transforming the lives of our students inside and outside the classroom, inspiring in them a lifelong commitment to service and citizenship. St. Bonaventure was named the #5 regional university value in the North in U.S. News and World Report’s 2022 college rankings edition.

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  • Bonnies vs. Duquesne Pre-Game Party

    Join us for a pre-game rally as we gear up to cheer on our St. Bonaventure Bonnies against Duquesne! Get excited for this game with fellow Bonnies!

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  • 80s Weekend

    80s Weekend 2026 – Our 14th Year!

    Forever Young! See What’s New and Reconnect with Your Crew.

    Friday, January 30

    6 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Welcome Bash at Four Mile Brewing. Enjoy 80s music, microbrews, drinks, and great pub food as alumnus Nick Bohdanowycz ’08 MBA and team roll out the brown and white carpet, including a complimentary first drink. Cheers! A shuttle bus from the hotels to Four Mile will run from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

    Saturday, January 31
    9 a.m. – Richter Recreation Center access is available. Let’s get physical with the three gyms, weights, walking track, and more. Please fill out this online waiver for access.
    9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Memories, Prayer and Thanksgiving facilitated by 80s alumni of all faith traditions to share reflections, prayer, and thanksgiving, as we did with Fr. Dan Riley, with the Mt. Irenaeus community. McGinley-Carney Center.
    11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Tour the extensive athletics renovations and improvements and hear from VP & Athletics Director Bob Beretta ’87. Reilly Center meetup location TBD.
    3 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. – Hickey Dining Hall for pregame dinner. Cost included in registration. Arrive early on campus to eat with friends and watch the televised women’s basketball game at Loyola Chicago.
    4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Pre-Game Reception at the ‘Skeller with game day snacks and cash bar.
    6:30 p.m. – Men’s basketball game with the Bonnies hosting A10 rival George Mason. Bob Lanier Court. Digital ticket for lower red seating will be provided.
    Post-Game Reception for 80s Weekend package registrants. Hall of Fame Room. Cash Bar.

    All Evening – Continue the fun at The Burton, hosted by alumni owners Brian Attea ’89, John Flanagan ’89, Kevin Patwell ’88, and David Przesiek ’88. Kitchen will remain open until 9 p.m. for Burton Burgers and more. Stay for last call and “Piano Man.”

    Sunday, February 1
    11 a.m. Mass: University Chapel or Mt. Irenaeus. Directions to Mt. Irenaeus. 

    Farewells and safe travels home!

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