Kyle Lofton hit a pair of foul shots with five seconds remaining to lead Saint Bonaventure to a 52-51 win over Virginia in the NIT quarterfinals on Tuesday night. Dominick Welch recorded 10 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Bonnies. Armaan Franklin led the Cavaliers with 17 points.
Lofton had missed a pair of free throws with a chance to beat Saint Louis in the Atlantic 10 quarterfinals, so Tuesday's win in Charlottesville was a measure of redemption for him.
Osun Osunniyi, and Jaren Holmes each scored ten for the Bonnies as well.
The Bonnies advance to the NIT semifinals next Tuesday night when they will face Xavier at Madison Square Garden.
