- Matchup: St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs La Salle Explorers
- Event Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: USA Net
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The La Salle Explorers (9-22) will welcome the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (15-16) at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday for a thrilling Atlantic 10 Tournament clash.
In their previous game, the St. Bonaventure Bonnies encountered Davidson and faced a 68-63 defeat. The Bonnies recorded 21 fouls, while Davidson committed 17. St. Bonaventure managed to hit 6 of their 25 attempts from beyond the arc. Davidson finished strong at the free-throw line, converting 16 of 24 shots, hitting 66.7%. Davidson secured 32 rebounds (10 offensive, 22 defensive) and logged 13 assists with 4 steals. Defensively, the Bonnies allowed their opponents to shoot 41.8%, with Davidson hitting 23 of 55 shots. St. Bonaventure recorded 13 assists, forced 8 turnovers, and made 4 steals. Overall, they collected a total of 35 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards. At the charity stripe, the Bonnies converted 18 of 23 attempts for a rate of 78.3%. They ended the game with a field goal percentage of 37.0% (20 out of 54), including 5 of 18 from 3-point range.
Cayden Charles was a standout performer, netting 21 points with 4 of 11 shooting. He played for 37 minutes, collected 12 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists.
The Bonnies come into this matchup with a record of 15-16 for the season. They average 76.5 points per game, ranking 165th in Division I, while shooting 46.6% from the floor. St. Bonaventure is successful on 37.0% of their 3-point attempts (221 of 597) and has a free throw percentage of 75.1%. They grab an average of 35.4 rebounds per game and have accumulated 493 assists this season, placing them 80th nationally in assists. The team averages 11.5 turnovers per game and commits 16.3 fouls per outing.
Defensively, the Bonnies force an average of 11.9 turnovers per game and draw 15.7 fouls. They rank 278th in the nation for assists allowed, having surrendered 462 assists this season. Defensively, they allow a shooting percentage of 46.0% (810 of 1,760) and permit 31.9 rebounds per game. Opponents hit 36.1% of their three-point attempts, and St. Bonaventure is 217th in points allowed per game (75.1).
In their last outing, the La Salle Explorers fell 88-76 to Saint Joseph’s. During that game, La Salle allowed Saint Joseph’s to grab a total of 33 rebounds (7 offensive). The Explorers shot 40.0% from beyond the arc, making 10 of 25 attempts, and were successful on 24 of 37 free throws (64.9%). Saint Joseph’s managed to shoot 51.9% from the field, hitting 27 out of 52 attempts. La Salle ended the game shooting 38.8%, successfully converting 26 out of 67 attempts from the field, alongside 8 of 25 from three (32.0%). They secured 14 free throws with a success rate of 66.7%. The Explorers benefited from 21 free throw attempts after Saint Joseph’s committed 14 fouls. They managed only 5 turnovers while recording 6 steals and tallied 20 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive rebounds, totaling 31 for the game.
Rob Dockery was key for the Explorers, going 8 of 14 from the field at a rate of 57.1%, along with 7 rebounds. He tallied 25 points in 32 minutes of play and added 1 assist.
With a win-loss record of 9-22 this season, La Salle commits 16.4 personal fouls per game and has a free throw success rate of 72.1%. They average 13.0 assists per game (ranked 250th in college basketball) and turn the ball over 12.2 times on average. The Explorers have amassed 2,068 points this season, averaging 66.7 points per game while pulling in 35.2 rebounds each game. St. Bonaventure is currently shooting 40.9% from the field, placing them 349th in college basketball.
On the defensive end, La Salle ranks 163rd in Division I for points allowed per game at 73.3. They force opponents into an average of 11.4 turnovers per game and permit a 46.1% field goal percentage (ranking 290th in Division I). The Explorers allow 35.7% from beyond the arc (268 of 751) and concede 68.8% from the charity stripe. They allow an average of 16.0 assists and 34.4 rebounds per game, ranking 333rd and 189th respectively in those defensive metrics.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on St. Bonaventure
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