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College basketball roundup: Canisius and St. Bonaventure men win, Niagara men's and women's teams fall

Here's a recap of Division I college basketball games around Western New York on Wednesday night.
Credit: WGRZ

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team traveled to Niagara to take on the Purple Eagles on Wednesday night.

Niagara was looking for its first win at home on the season but fell behind quickly and could not catch back up to the dominant Bonnies offense. St. Bonaventure won 94-60.

Mika Adams-Woods dropped 25 points for the Bonnies, picking up five assists and going 10 of 11 on field goals and 5 of 5 on 3-pointers.

Ahmad Henderson II led the way for Niagara with 13 points, going 5 of 11 on field goals and 2of 2 on free throws. 

Up Next:

St. Bonaventure hosts the Siena Saints on Saturday at 4 p.m.

Niagara travels to Buffalo State on Sunday for a 2 p.m. tipoff.

CANISIUS MEN

Canisius hosted Robert Morris looking to get back into the win column after it lost its last matchup to Saint Peter by two points. The offense responded as the Golden Griffins won 87-80.

Siem Uijtendaal had himself a game with 24 points and five rebounds. He went 9 of 17 on field goals, 3 of 8 on 3-pointers, and 3 of 3 on free throws. 

Frank Mitchell wasn't far behind the leading scorer as he had 18 points on the night, grabbing 12 rebounds, and going 6 of 11 on field goals, and 6 of 9 on free throws.

Up Next: 

Canisius starts a four-game road trip in Pittsburgh as they take on the Panthers on Saturday at 6 p.m.

NIAGARA WOMEN

The Niagara women's basketball team was on the road at Cleveland State looking to pick up its fourth win of the season, but also fell behind early in a 87-56 loss. 

Destiny Strother had 18 points, going 6 of 9 on field goals, 4 of 7 on 3-pointers, and 2 of 2 on free throws.

Up Next: 

Niagara travels to Iona for its second of four consecutive away games. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. Dec. 16.

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