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By Carson Hayek, Sports Staffer
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball team visits Canisius (0-1) on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Koessler Athletic Center.
The Bonnies opened their season with a 79-71 loss to Youngstown State on Monday. Senior guard Zach Philipkoski led all scorers with 28 points, while redshirt senior Ben Bill grabbed nine rebounds.
Bonnies head coach Mike MacDonald coached at Canisius from 1997-2006, compiling a 108-153 record.
The Golden Griffins come in off a 97-57 defeat to Penn State on Monday. Penn State converted 55.2% of its shots from the field, while Canisius made just 39.3% and went 4 of 22 from three. Including their two exhibition games, Canisius has allowed at least 87 points in each of its three games and has yet to earn a victory.
Bonaventure leads the all-time series 105-68 and has won the last two matchups.
The game will air on ESPN+, and radio coverage can be heard on the Bonnies Online Network.
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