Saint Bonaventure squares off against Kent State in NIT matchup
Kent State Golden Flashes (22-11, 12-8 MAC) at Saint Bonaventure Bonnies (22-11, 10-10 A-10)
Olean, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Saint Bonaventure faces Kent State in the National Invitation Tournament.
The Bonnies' record in A-10 play is 10-10, and their record is 12-1 in non-conference play. Saint Bonaventure scores 69.0 points and has outscored opponents by 4.1 points per game.
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