Andrew Nicholson 24 points vs UMass not enough

Andrew Nicholson

The Bonnies, at one point, led by 10 points in the first half. However, a 14-0 run to open the second half put the Minutemen ahead for good. After a layup by Andrew Nicholson -- who led St. Bonaventure with 24 points with 8:41 to go, the Bonnies crept within 54-51. However, UMass built a 17-2 run that gave the Minutemen their largest lead of the game, 18 points, with just under four minutes left in the game. Final score 76-67 UMass coming on top. Nicholson finished with 24 points, 9 rebounds, 3 block shots and was efficient 11 of 17 from the floor.

 Nicholson is the clear leader for the Bonnies, as the All-American candidate has earned several All-Conference awards, including a First Team Atlantic 10 selection last year. He leads the team with 15 ppg and seven rebounds and stands within the top ten in the conference in field goal percentage and blocked shots. Junior forward Demetrius Conger is second on the team in scoring (12.2 ppg) and rebounding (5.5 rbg). The two forwards have helped St. Bonaventure move all the way to the top in rebounding margin at +4 per game. Outside of their strength on the boards, the Bonnies pride themselves on their defense (63.3 points allowed per game-second in the A10) and free throw shooting (75.7 percent-leads A10).