ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Atlantic 10 player of the year Andrew Nicholson’s 26 points, 14 rebounds, and eight blocked shots led St. Bonaventure to a 67-56 win over Xavier in the A-10 conference championship game.
The Bonnies (20-11) clinched their first ever Atlantic 10 Conference title, and their first birth in the NCAA Tournament since 2000.
Tu Holloway poured in 17 points in a losing cause for Xavier (21-12).
Scott Graham and Kevin Grevey called the action on the Westwood One Radio Network.