OLEAND, N.Y. — In a Saturday evening matchup, Saint Bonaventure triumphed over Buffalo with a final score of 65-55, propelled by Chance Moore’s contributions of 16 points.

Moore demonstrated a commendable performance, converting 5 of 11 attempts from the field, although he struggled with three-point shooting, missing all three attempts. His success came at the free throw line where he made 6 out of 8 shots. The Bonnies improved their season record to 9-1, with Melvin Council Jr. also making significant contributions by scoring 12 points, shooting 5 for 11 from the field, including 2 for 5 from three-point range, and adding three steals to his tally. Additionally, Jonah Hinton contributed another 12 points, showcasing his shooting prowess by making 3 of 5 attempts, while hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc and going a perfect 4 for 4 from the charity stripe.

On the other side, Ryan Sabol was the leading scorer for the Bulls, matching 14 points. Buffalo’s Bryson Wilson also reached the 14-point mark, while Brayden Jackson chipped in with 11 points for the team, which is currently holding a record of 5-5.

The Bonnies jumped into the lead early, just 34 seconds into the game and maintained control throughout. Hinton emerged as a scoring leader for his team during the first half, netting 10 points, helping to establish a lead of 32-22 by halftime. In the second half, Saint Bonaventure sustained their momentum, with Moore highlighting the period by scoring another 10 points to secure the victory for his team.