Bonnies fall to Davidson in final game before A-10 tournament

St. Bonaventure's season ends with loss to Davidson as coach Mark Schmidt announces retirement

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

The St. Bonaventure Bonnies (15-16, 4-14) fell to the Davidson Wildcats (19-12, 10-8) by a score of 68-63 in their final regular season game. The game was overshadowed by news that Bonnies head coach Mark Schmidt will be retiring at the end of the season.

Why it matters

The Bonnies' loss ends their regular season on a down note, as they head into the Atlantic 10 tournament with a losing record. The announcement of coach Mark Schmidt's retirement also adds uncertainty to the program's future direction.

The details

The Bonnies kept pace with the Wildcats early, thanks to a strong first half performance from senior players. However, Davidson pulled away in the second half to secure the victory. The loss caps off a difficult season for St. Bonaventure, who struggled to a 4-14 conference record.

  • The game was played on March 7, 2026, which was Senior Day for the Bonnies.
  • Coach Mark Schmidt announced his retirement following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

The players

Mark Schmidt

The head coach of the St. Bonaventure Bonnies men's basketball team, who announced his retirement following the 2025-26 season.

Davidson Wildcats

The men's basketball team from Davidson College, who defeated the Bonnies in the final regular season game.

St. Bonaventure Bonnies

The men's basketball team from St. Bonaventure University, who finished the regular season with a 15-16 record (4-14 in conference play).

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The takeaway

The Bonnies' disappointing season ends with a loss to Davidson, compounded by the news of coach Mark Schmidt's retirement. The program now faces an uncertain future as it heads into the Atlantic 10 tournament and searches for a new leader.