St. Bonaventure is bringing back its only national championship team.
The Bonnies will honor the 1976-77 team on Saturday, February 6th, marking 50 years since it won the NIT. The players will be recognized during the game against Richmond, which tips off at 2:30 at the Reilly Center.
After the game, the team will attend a reception in the Hall of Fame Room, open to all Bonnies fans.
Athletic Director Bob Beretta says, quote, “Years may pass, but the bond, pride, and legacy of a championship team never fade.” End quote.
On March 20th, 1977, the Bonnies beat Houston, 94-91, at Madison Square Garden. Junior forward Greg Sanders scored 40 points, with 12 rebounds.
Glenn Hagan hit a last-second shot to beat Rutgers, 79-77, in the opening round, and Bona topped Villanova, 86-82, in the semifinals. Sanders was named tournament MVP.
The team finished 24-6 under coach Jim Satalin, scoring more than 82 points a game.
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