Senior Night. A truly special night and celebration. A double-bye in the A10 Tournament. It was all on the line, and the Bonnies responded. St. Bonaventure defeated Richmond 72-65 Friday night at Reilly Center. The Bonnies (20-8) wrap up their A10 regular season at 12-5. Richmond (19-12) finish at 10-8. Notes and thoughts…
Possessions: 64- Right in the Bona comfort zone. A moderate tempo.
Offensive efficiency: St. Bonaventure 112, Richmond 102
TO rate: St. Bonaventure 13%, Richmond 17%. This stat was significant. All the other statistics saw the two teams relatively close. This one is also. The major factor here is Richmond has the all-time NCAA steals leader in Jacob Gilyard, a disruptive defensive force. On this night Bona committed just 8 turnovers and Gilyard had but one steal.
eFG%– St. Bonaventure 55, Richmond 50. Bona shot 62% inside and 31% from beyond the arc. Richmond’s figures were 60% (two point range) and 26% from three.
Halftime saw the…