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Bonnies' Cinderella Run Ends in A-10 Quarterfinals
Schmidt's tenure as head coach concludes after narrow loss to Dayton
Mar. 14, 2026 at 6:50pm
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The 13th-seeded St. Bonaventure Bonnies' surprise run in the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament came to an end in the quarterfinals on Friday, as they fell 68-63 to the Dayton Flyers. The loss marks the conclusion of head coach Mark Schmidt's tenure with the Bonnies.
Why it matters
The Bonnies' unexpected tournament success had captivated fans, as the team defied preseason expectations and made an improbable push to the quarterfinals. Schmidt's departure also signals the end of an era for the program, as he had been the head coach since 2007.
The details
In a tightly contested game, the Bonnies were unable to overcome Dayton's late surge, falling by a final score of 68-63. The loss ends St. Bonaventure's Cinderella run in the A-10 tournament, where they had upset higher-seeded opponents to reach the quarterfinals.
- The game took place on Friday, March 14, 2026.
- Mark Schmidt had been the head coach of the Bonnies since 2007.
The players
Mark Schmidt
The head coach of the St. Bonaventure Bonnies since 2007, whose tenure with the program has now come to an end.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies
The men's basketball team from St. Bonaventure University, who made an unexpected run to the quarterfinals of the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament as a 13th-seeded team.
Dayton Flyers
The men's basketball team from the University of Dayton, who defeated the Bonnies 68-63 in the A-10 tournament quarterfinals.
What they’re saying
“It was a great run for our team, and I'm proud of the effort they put forth all season long. We came up just short, but this group has a lot to be proud of.”
— Mark Schmidt, Head Coach, St. Bonaventure Bonnies
The takeaway
The Bonnies' surprising tournament performance captivated fans and showcased the program's resilience, even as it marks the end of an era with Schmidt's departure as head coach after nearly two decades at the helm.
