The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team aims to extend its impressive winning streak against Colgate on Wednesday night, December 10. With a strong 9-1 record this season, the Bonnies will play at the Reilly Center, with the game set to begin at 7 p.m. Fans can watch the match live on ESPN+.
Highlighting Key Players
Frank Mitchell, a forward for St. Bonaventure, is having a remarkable season. In the recent victory over Buffalo on December 6, Mitchell recorded his fourth consecutive double-double, scoring 11 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. He currently averages 12.8 points and 11.8 rebounds per game during this streak.
- First Bonnie with four straight double-doubles since 2016.
- Could become the first player with five consecutive double-doubles since Andrew Nicholson in 2010.
- His seven double-doubles this season rank second in Division I basketball.
Additionally, Mitchell leads the Atlantic 10 in rebounding, averaging 10.6 boards per game—1.7 more than the next best player in the conference. He has surpassed 106 total rebounds this season, marking him as one of the top performers nationally.
Emerging Contributors
Daniel Egbuniwe has stepped up during the Bonnies’ current four-game win streak. After recovering from an injury, the senior forward is contributing significantly, averaging 12.5 points and shooting 63 percent from the field in his last four matches.
- Egbuniwe leads the team in scoring off the bench multiple times this season.
- He has made 10 three-pointers this season, ranking second on the roster.
Point guard Dasonte Bowen has also been reliable, hitting double figures in three of his last four games and maintaining a high assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.77. Freshman Ilia Ermakov is making strides too, recently scoring 12 points against Buffalo in a growing role.
Collective Team Performance
The Bonnies demonstrated strong teamwork in their recent game, with six players scoring in double-digit figures. This marks the second time this season they have achieved this milestone, highlighting their offensive depth. Their recent performance also included significant bench contributions, scoring 29 points against Buffalo.
Facing Colgate
Colgate enters the matchup with a 6-4 record. The Raiders have faced tough competition, including losses to Michigan State and Illinois. However, they bounced back with a key victory over Fordham on November 30.
- Junior guard Jalen Cox leads Colgate with an average of 15.0 points and 5.4 assists per game.
- Colgate has one of the top shooting percentages in Division I, at 50.5%.
- The all-time series is led by Colgate, 7-4, but the Bonnies are 3-1 against them in recent matchups.
Fans can purchase a special winning streak ticket for the game against Colgate for $25. Should the Bonnies win, attendees will receive a complimentary ticket for the next home game against Le Moyne on December 20. As long as the Bonnies continue their home winning streak, fans can keep enjoying free tickets to subsequent games.
