St. Bonaventure Edges VCU in Thrilling Atlantic 10 Opener

Melvin Council Jr.'s game-winning layup secures a 77-75 victory, extending the Bonnies' win streak to seven games.

St. Bonaventure defeated VCU 77-75 in a tightly contested Atlantic 10 Conference opener marked by 16 lead changes and 10 ties.
Melvin Council Jr. scored the decisive layup with 3.2 seconds remaining and finished with 20 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.
Noel Brown contributed 20 points for the Bonnies, while Jonah Hinton added 16 points to the team's effort.
VCU's Phillip Russell led all scorers with 26 points, including six three-pointers, but missed a potential game-winning shot at the buzzer.
The Bonnies remain undefeated at home this season, improving to 7-0 at the Reilly Center and 13-1 overall.