Venning scores 14, Adams-Woods hits late jumper to lift St. Bonaventure over Akron 62-61
Akron Zips vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies: Full Highlights
Akron Zips vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies: Full Highlights
CLEVELAND -- — Chad Venning scored 14 points, Mika Adams-Woods hit the game-winning shot with eight seconds remaining and St. Bonaventure beat Akron 62-61 on Saturday night in the Legends of Basketball Showcase.
Adams-Woods drove to the basket and then tossed his jumper over a defender while falling backward. Ali Ali then missed a 3-pointer for Akron to end it.
Venning was 6 of 16 from the floor also blocked three shots for the Bonnies (9-3). Adams-Wood and Moses Flowers scored nine points apiece. Charles Pride added 10 rebounds to go with five points, two assists and two steals.
The Zips (8-4, Mid-American Conference) were led by Ali, who recorded 20 points and two blocks. Enrique Freeman added 14 points and 13 rebounds for Akron. Greg Tribble had eight points.
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Game Information
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 8-1 | - | 17-5 |
| VCU | 7-2 | 1 | 17-5 |
| Saint Louis | 6-3 | 2 | 13-9 |
| Dayton | 5-4 | 3 | 15-7 |
| Massachusetts | 5-4 | 3 | 10-12 |
| St. Bonaventure | 5-5 | 3.5 | 17-6 |
| Loyola Chicago | 4-4 | 3.5 | 13-8 |
| Rhode Island | 4-5 | 4 | 15-6 |
| George Washington | 4-5 | 4 | 15-7 |
| Saint Joseph's | 4-5 | 4 | 13-9 |
| La Salle | 4-5 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Duquesne | 4-5 | 4 | 9-13 |
| Davidson | 3-5 | 4.5 | 13-8 |
| Fordham | 2-7 | 6 | 10-12 |
| Richmond | 2-7 | 6 | 7-15 |
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 9-0 | - | 16-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 8-1 | 1 | 16-5 |
| Toledo | 7-2 | 2 | 13-8 |
| Ohio | 5-4 | 4 | 11-10 |
| Kent State | 4-5 | 5 | 13-8 |
| Ball State | 4-5 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Central Michigan | 4-5 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-5 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Western Michigan | 4-5 | 5 | 7-14 |
| Bowling Green | 2-7 | 7 | 7-14 |
| Buffalo | 2-7 | 7 | 7-14 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-8 | 8 | 5-16 |
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