Richmond Spiders Defeat St. Bonaventure Bonnies 89-80
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Reilly Center
Richmond Spiders 89, St. Bonaventure Bonnies 80, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Richmond Spiders vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies?
Richmond Spiders beat St. Bonaventure Bonnies 89-80 at Reilly Center on January 7, 2026.
Who was favored in Richmond Spiders vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies?
St. Bonaventure Bonnies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -265 (about 73% implied). The underdog won.
In an exciting NCAAB matchup, the Richmond Spiders overcame the St. Bonaventure Bonnies with a final score of 89-80 at the Reilly Center on January 8, 2026. This game was notable not only for the victory itself but also for the implications it has on both teams' standings in the league. The Spiders improved their record to 13-4, while the Bonnies fell to 11-5.
Both teams came into this game with strong recent performances. The Spiders had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, with an average of 79.6 points scored and 75.6 points allowed. Their last game resulted in a win against the Fordham Rams, where they scored 83 points. The Bonnies, on the other hand, had a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, averaging 78.4 points scored and 71.6 points allowed. However, they were coming off a loss to the VCU Rams, where they fell 82-89.
At home, the Bonnies had a solid record of 4-0 before this game, while the Spiders had an away record of 3-2. The Bonnies had previously faced the Spiders once this season, winning that matchup 63-49 on January 16, 2025. This game was a chance for Richmond to even the score.
The injury report did not indicate any significant absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. The market had priced the Bonnies as 6.5-point favorites, according to DraftKings, with a total set at 153.5 points. The odds reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, with the Bonnies at -265 for the money line and the Spiders at +215.
As the game progressed, Richmond's offense proved to be too much for St. Bonaventure. Key moments in the second half included a series of free throws and a crucial three-point jumper by Daniel Egbuniwe, which extended Richmond's lead. The Spiders maintained their composure down the stretch, effectively managing the game to secure their victory.
Overall, Richmond's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and their strong defensive effort were pivotal in this victory. The Bonnies will need to regroup as they look to bounce back from this defeat in their upcoming games.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SBU -6.5 | 153.5 o -108 / u -112 | Richmond Spiders +215 · St. Bonaventure Bonnies -265 |
Leaders
- PointsDarryl Simmons II18St. Bonaventure Bonnies
- AssistsFrank Mitchell5St. Bonaventure Bonnies
- ReboundsFrank Mitchell12St. Bonaventure Bonnies
- PointsWill Johnston24Richmond Spiders
- AssistsWill Johnston3Richmond Spiders
- ReboundsMike Walz10Richmond Spiders
Recent form
St. Bonaventure Bonnies
Last 10: 7-3Streak L178.4 scored · 71.6 allowed per game4-0 at home
- L82-89at VCU RamsDec 31
- W92-81vs Le Moyne DolphinsDec 20
- L83-88at Ohio BobcatsDec 13
- W85-77vs Colgate RaidersDec 11
- W77-69at Buffalo BullsDec 6
- W83-43vs Bloomsburg HuskiesDec 4
- W70-65at Florida Atlantic OwlsNov 30
- W67-58at East Carolina PiratesNov 27
- L70-85at North Carolina Tar HeelsNov 25
- W75-61vs Robert Morris ColonialsNov 20
Richmond Spiders
Last 10: 6-4Streak W179.6 scored · 75.6 allowed per game3-2 away
- W83-75at Fordham RamsJan 4
- L85-99vs George Washington RevolutionariesDec 31
- L72-77vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersDec 28
- W80-56vs The Citadel BulldogsDec 20
- L70-73at Elon PhoenixDec 18
- W93-84vs Southern Illinois SalukisDec 13
- W86-77vs Old Dominion MonarchsDec 6
- W84-76at Belmont BruinsDec 4
- W71-66at Charlotte 49ersNov 28
- L72-73at Furman PaladinsNov 27
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Richmond Spiders | St. Bonaventure Bonnies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-55 | 32-71 |
| Field goal % | 53 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 8-19 | 8-28 |
| Three-point % | 42 | 29 |
| Free throws | 23-30 | 8-13 |
| Free throw % | 77 | 62 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 21 |
| Assists | 16 | 11 |
| Steals | 7 | 1 |
| Blocks | 4 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 28 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 40 |
| Fouls | 14 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 16 | 1 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 93 | 2 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half57-48Frank Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-49Frank Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-49Will Johnston makes 24-foot three point jumper (Apostolos Roumoglou assists)
- 2nd Half60-51Cayden Charles makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half62-51Mike Walz makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-51AJ Lopez makes 3-foot dunk (Will Johnston assists)
- 2nd Half64-53Joe Grahovac makes layup (Frank Mitchell assists)
- 2nd Half66-53AJ Lopez makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half66-55Frank Mitchell makes layup
- 2nd Half66-57Daniel Egbuniwe makes 2-foot dunk (Frank Mitchell assists)
- 2nd Half67-57Will Johnston makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half68-57Will Johnston makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half69-57Will Johnston makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half71-57Jonathan Beagle makes driving layup (AJ Lopez assists)
- 2nd Half71-59Dasonte Bowen makes layup
- 2nd Half73-59Will Johnston makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half75-59AJ Lopez makes driving layup (Aiden Argabright assists)
- 2nd Half75-61Cayden Charles makes layup
- 2nd Half75-62Cayden Charles makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half75-65Darryl Simmons II makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dasonte Bowen assists)
- 2nd Half75-67Darryl Simmons II makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half76-67Mikkel Tyne makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-67Mikkel Tyne makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-69Darryl Simmons II makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half78-69Aiden Argabright makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-69Aiden Argabright makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-69Mikkel Tyne makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-71Darryl Simmons II makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half80-73Dasonte Bowen makes driving layup
- 2nd Half81-73Will Johnston makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-73Will Johnston makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-75Frank Mitchell makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half83-75Aiden Argabright makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half85-75Aiden Argabright makes layup
- 2nd Half86-75Will Johnston makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half87-75Will Johnston makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half87-78Daniel Egbuniwe makes 26-foot three point jumper (Dasonte Bowen assists)
- 2nd Half88-78Will Johnston makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half89-78Will Johnston makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half89-80Darryl Simmons II makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
Win probability
Above the line favours St. Bonaventure Bonnies, below favours Richmond Spiders.
Venue
- Reilly CenterSaint Bonaventure, NY
- Attendance3008
- OfficialsNathan Hall, Michael Kitts, Chase Shaw
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