ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — In an exciting matchup on Saturday night, Lajae Jones stood out for St. Bonaventure, scoring an impressive 24 points as the team triumphed over Duquesne with a final score of 70-63.

Jones not only led his team in scoring but also showcased his defensive prowess by recording five steals, contributing to the Bonnies’ overall performance in the contest. St. Bonaventure improved to a 19-9 record, including 7-8 in the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Melvin Council Jr. was another key player for the Bonnies, finishing the game with 20 points while shooting 8 for 14 from the field, 2 for 5 from beyond the arc, and making 2 out of 3 free throws. He also added five rebounds to his impressive stat line. Chance Moore also made his mark in the game, scoring 12 points from the field, hitting 3 of his 8 attempts, and demonstrating solid performance at the charity stripe with 6 successful free throws out of 10 attempts.

On the other side, Duquesne’s Tre Dinkins led his team with 15 points but faced tough competition throughout the match. Cam Crawford contributed with 12 points, while Matus Hronsky added to the score with 11 points and gathered six rebounds.

This victory for St. Bonaventure represents an important step forward in their season as they continue their campaign in the Atlantic 10 Conference, showing promise as they push towards the latter part of the season.