St. Bonaventure Dominates Canisius in 89-70 Victory
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · Reilly Center
St. Bonaventure Bonnies 89, Canisius Golden Griffins 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Canisius Golden Griffins vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies?
St. Bonaventure Bonnies beat Canisius Golden Griffins 89-70 at Reilly Center on November 8, 2025.
In a decisive matchup, the St. Bonaventure Bonnies triumphed over the Canisius Golden Griffins with a final score of 89-70. The game, held at the Reilly Center, showcased St. Bonaventure's strong performance, further solidifying their perfect home record of 3-0 this season. This victory also extends their current winning streak to two games, while Canisius now holds a record of 1-3 on the road.
St. Bonaventure entered the game with a home record of 2-0 and a recent form of 6-4 over their last ten games, averaging 65.2 points scored and 65.8 points allowed. Their last five games have seen them perform slightly better, with an average of 65.8 points scored and 66.2 points allowed. The Bonnies' most recent game resulted in a 69-63 victory against the Bradley Braves, indicating a solid start to the season.
On the other hand, the Canisius Golden Griffins came into this contest with an away record of 1-2 and a struggling form of just 2-8 over their last ten games, averaging 66.8 points scored but allowing a concerning 75.9 points per game. Their recent performance included a significant win against the Allegheny Gators, where they won 84-43, but they had suffered a heavy loss to the Dayton Flyers just days earlier, falling 48-88.
The history between these two teams showed that St. Bonaventure had previously defeated Canisius 87-78 in their last meeting on November 9, 2024. This prior victory may have provided the Bonnies with added confidence going into this game.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but it is essential to note that player availability can significantly impact team performance. Both teams were looking to establish a rhythm early in the season, and any missing key players could have influenced their strategies.
The market had set the odds for this matchup, with St. Bonaventure being heavily favored, reflecting their strong home performance and recent form. The odds indicate a high level of confidence in the Bonnies' ability to secure a win at the Reilly Center.
As for the conditions during the game, the block does not specify any particular weather or environmental factors, but typically, indoor basketball games are not affected by external conditions, allowing both teams to focus on their gameplay.
Throughout the game, viewers witnessed several key scoring plays that highlighted the Bonnies' offensive prowess. In the second half, Darryl Simmons II made crucial jumpers, contributing significantly to the team's lead. Additionally, Cayden Charles and Mike Evbagharu made impactful layups and free throws that helped maintain the momentum for St. Bonaventure.
Overall, the game underscored St. Bonaventure's strengths as they continue to build on their early season success, while Canisius will need to regroup and address their defensive issues as they move forward in the season.
Leaders
- PointsFrank Mitchell20St. Bonaventure Bonnies
- AssistsDarryl Simmons II4St. Bonaventure Bonnies
- ReboundsFrank Mitchell11St. Bonaventure Bonnies
- PointsBryan Ndjonga18Canisius Golden Griffins
- AssistsMike Evbagharu4Canisius Golden Griffins
- ReboundsBryan Ndjonga7Canisius Golden Griffins
Recent form
St. Bonaventure Bonnies
Last 10: 6-4Streak W165.2 scored · 65.8 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W69-63vs Bradley BravesNov 3
- L59-76at VCU RamsMar 14
- W64-59vs Duquesne DukesMar 13
- W64-61at Davidson WildcatsMar 8
- W73-72vs Massachusetts MinutemenMar 6
- L64-75at Saint Joseph's HawksFeb 27
- W70-63vs Duquesne DukesFeb 22
- W73-59at Massachusetts MinutemenFeb 15
- L64-68at Rhode Island RamsFeb 13
- L52-62vs George Washington RevolutionariesFeb 9
Canisius Golden Griffins
Last 10: 2-8Streak W166.8 scored · 75.9 allowed per game1-5 away
- W84-43vs Allegheny GatorsNov 7
- L48-88at Dayton FlyersNov 4
- L62-70at Saint Peter's PeacocksMar 8
- L50-78at Rider BroncsMar 7
- L52-82vs Iona GaelsMar 2
- L72-77vs Manhattan JaspersMar 1
- W93-88at Siena SaintsFeb 23
- L81-89at Marist Red FoxesFeb 22
- L66-73vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersFeb 16
- L60-71at Niagara Purple EaglesFeb 12
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 23-11 | - | 17-3 |
| Saint Peter's | 17-12 | 3 | 14-6 |
| Siena | 23-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Marist | 19-12 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Quinnipiac | 19-13 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Fairfield | 21-13 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 15-17 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Iona | 18-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Sacred Heart | 14-19 | 8 | 9-11 |
| Manhattan | 12-20 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Canisius | 10-21 | 12 | 5-15 |
| Niagara | 8-22 | 12 | 5-15 |
| Rider | 4-25 | 14 | 3-17 |
| Saint Louis | 29-6 | - | 15-3 |
| VCU | 28-8 | - | 15-3 |
| Saint Joseph's | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Dayton | 25-12 | 3 | 12-6 |
| George Mason | 23-10 | 4 | 11-7 |
| Davidson | 20-14 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Duquesne | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| George Washington | 19-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Fordham | 17-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rhode Island | 16-16 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Richmond | 15-17 | 10 | 5-13 |
| La Salle | 9-23 | 10 | 5-13 |
| St. Bonaventure | 17-17 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Loyola Chicago | 9-24 | 11 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Canisius Golden Griffins | St. Bonaventure Bonnies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-51 | 33-68 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 8-19 | 9-26 |
| Three-point % | 42 | 35 |
| Free throws | 12-17 | 14-18 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 78 |
| Rebounds | 22 | 42 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 20 |
| Defensive rebounds | 15 | 22 |
| Assists | 11 | 18 |
| Steals | 1 | 7 |
| Blocks | 3 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 1 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 44 |
| Fouls | 18 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 23 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half38-53Mike Evbagharu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half38-54Frank Mitchell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-54Mike Evbagharu made Layup.
- 2nd Half40-56Frank Mitchell made Layup. Assisted by Joe Grahovac.
- 2nd Half43-56Bryan Ndjonga made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half43-58Amar'e Marshall made Layup.
- 2nd Half44-58Bryan Ndjonga made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-58Bryan Ndjonga made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-58Javante Edwards made Jumper.
- 2nd Half47-60Achille Lonati made Jumper.
- 2nd Half48-60Chris Kumu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-60Chris Kumu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-62Darryl Simmons II made Layup.
- 2nd Half49-64Andrew Osasuyi made Jumper. Assisted by Amar'e Marshall.
- 2nd Half50-64Chris Kumu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-64Chris Kumu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-66Andrew Osasuyi made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-67Andrew Osasuyi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-67Bryan Ndjonga made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-69Frank Mitchell made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half56-69Kahlil Singleton made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half56-71Cayden Charles made Jumper. Assisted by Dasonte Bowen.
- 2nd Half59-71Chris Kumu made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Max Jusianiec.
- 2nd Half59-73Frank Mitchell made Dunk. Assisted by Cayden Charles.
- 2nd Half59-74Joe Grahovac made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-75Joe Grahovac made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-76Cayden Charles made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-76Mike Evbagharu made Jumper. Assisted by Brendan Oliver.
- 2nd Half62-76Javante Edwards made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-76Javante Edwards made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-78Frank Mitchell made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half63-81Amar'e Marshall made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half63-83Cayden Charles made Layup. Assisted by Frank Mitchell.
- 2nd Half63-85Darryl Simmons II made Jumper.
- 2nd Half64-85Mike Evbagharu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-87Darryl Simmons II made Jumper.
- 2nd Half66-87Bryan Ndjonga made Jumper.
- 2nd Half68-87King Ijeoma made Layup. Assisted by Javante Edwards.
- 2nd Half68-89Dasonte Bowen made Layup.
- 2nd Half70-89Javante Edwards made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours St. Bonaventure Bonnies, below favours Canisius Golden Griffins.
Venue
- Reilly CenterSaint Bonaventure, NY
- Attendance3549
- OfficialsTony Crisp, Nathan Hall, Jemel Spearman
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