Castro nets 15 points in George Washington’s 62-52 victory over Saint Bonaventure

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    Olean, N.Y. — On Sunday, George Washington emerged victorious against Saint Bonaventure with a score of 62-52, led by Rafael Castro, who scored 15 points and pulled down 10 rebounds. The win improved George Washington’s record to 16-8 overall and 5-6 in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Trey Autry also made a notable contribution with 15 points, managing to hit 4 of 9 shots, including 3 of 7 from beyond the arc, and going 4 for 4 from the free-throw line. Additionally, he secured seven rebounds. Darren Buchanan Jr. added 12 points, shooting 5 of 7 from the field, along with eight rebounds.

    For the Bonnies, Noel Brown was the standout player with 15 points and eight rebounds, while Noah Bolanga contributed 14 points. Melvin Council Jr. added 11 points to his team’s efforts, along with six assists and two steals.

    As the first half wound down, George Washington held a narrow lead, ending the period at 28-24. During the first half, Buchanan led the scoring with 10 points. The second half saw Castro stepping up, scoring 11 points, as the game unfolded with a total of eight lead changes and three ties. Ultimately, George Washington secured their win in a tightly contested match.

    Both teams are scheduled to play again on Wednesday, with George Washington set to host VCU, while Saint Bonaventure will travel to face Rhode Island.