Graves lifts Buffalo over St. Bonaventure 84-79
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Jayvon Graves had a career-high 28 points as Buffalo narrowly beat Saint Bonaventure 84-79 on Monday night.
Graves made two free throws for a five-point lead with 8.3 seconds remaining.
Josh Mballa had 14 points and 15 rebounds for Buffalo (9-4). Jeenathan Williams added 12 points and three blocks, and Davonta Jordan had five steals for the hosts.
After falling behind 38-35 at halftime, Buffalo outscored Saint Bonaventure 49-41 in the second half to earn the five-point victory. The Bulls' 49 points in the second half marked a season high for the team.
Kyle Lofton tied a career-high with 32 points and had eight assists for the Bonnies (8-5), whose seven-game win streak was snapped. Dominick Welch added 14 points and eight rebounds, and Jaren English had 13 points.
Buffalo plays Northern Illinois at home on Saturday to open Mid-American Conference play. Saint Bonaventure plays George Washington on the road on Sunday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chad Barlow
- Bill McCarthy
- John Floyd
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Bonaventure | 2-0 | - | 14-1 |
| Saint Louis | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Richmond | 2-0 | - | 7-8 |
| Rhode Island | 1-1 | 1 | 12-2 |
| George Washington | 1-1 | 1 | 12-3 |
| Davidson | 1-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| Dayton | 1-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| VCU | 1-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| George Mason | 1-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Saint Joseph's | 1-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Duquesne | 1-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Loyola Chicago | 0-1 | 1.5 | 9-5 |
| La Salle | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-6 |
| Fordham | 0-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Massachusetts | 0-2 | 2 | 5-10 |
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 2-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Akron | 2-0 | - | 9-5 |
| Ohio | 2-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Toledo | 2-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Kent State | 1-1 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Ball State | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Bowling Green | 1-1 | 1 | 6-8 |
| Central Michigan | 0-2 | 2 | 6-8 |
| Buffalo | 0-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-2 | 2 | 4-10 |
| Western Michigan | 0-2 | 2 | 3-11 |
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