ncaab Game Recap
St. Bonaventure vs Canisius Final: 87-78 - Recap
Canisius was scorched by Chance Moore for 27 points as St. Bonaventure defeated them 87-78 in NCAA action on Saturday.
St. Bonaventure won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -10.5-point spread.
St. Bonaventure got 17 points from Melvin Council Jr. and another 12 points from Dasonte Bowen. Melvin Council Jr. contributed 4 assists, while Chance Moore cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Canisius got a 31-point performance from Paul McMillan IV, who was supported by 19 points from Tana Kopa. Anthony Benard had 8 assists in a losing cause for Canisius, while Cam Palesse grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed St. Bonaventure were victorious, as the score was 40-35 at the break.
St. Bonaventure won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-20.
St. Bonaventure heads into a battle against Florida Gulf Coast. Canisius, meanwhile, will have their next action against Mercyhurst.