St. Bonaventure University celebrated its first win of the 2026‑27 basketball season on Saturday, routing Canisius College 88‑49 at the Reilly Center. After a 79‑71 loss to Youngstown State on Monday, the Bonnies turned the tide early, leading 43‑14 at halftime and outscoring their opponent in the paint by a wide margin.
Key performances
Ari Fulton led the scoring with 18 points and added eight rebounds. Zach Philipkoski contributed 16 points and four assists, while Benjamin Bill and Akbar Waheed the Third each tallied 10 points. Taj Au‑Duke added seven points off the bench.
Coach’s outlook
Head coach Mike MacDonald said, “It was a great first win, but we have plenty more to do,” emphasizing the team’s focus on building consistency as they head into a three‑game homestand.
Upcoming schedule
The Bonnies will host Cornell on Wednesday at 7 p.m., followed by Lafayette on Saturday at 4 p.m., and conclude the week with a matchup against Buffalo on Thursday at 7 p.m., all at home.
Original reporting: WESB (Bradford) — read the source article.
