Bonnies Return Home Seeking Regular Season Sweep of Duquesne

St. Bonaventure looks to complete a regular-season sweep of Duquesne on Saturday at the Reilly Center.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team will host Duquesne University on Saturday, seeking to complete a regular-season sweep of the Dukes. The Bonnies won the first meeting 87-79 on January 28 in Pittsburgh, but Saturday's rematch presents a different challenge as Duquesne arrives on a three-game winning streak.

Why it matters

This game is an important Atlantic 10 Conference matchup, as both teams are currently 14-10 on the season. A win would help the Bonnies build momentum after their recent victory at Fordham, while Duquesne will look to avenge their earlier loss and continue their recent hot streak.

The details

St. Bonaventure will be boosted by the return of senior captain Dasonte Bowen, who missed the Fordham game. Sophomore guard Buddy Simmons II stepped up in Bowen's absence, scoring 23 points, dishing out 5 assists, and playing all 40 minutes. Freshman forward Andrew Osasuyi also made an impact with 12 points, 5 blocks, and 4 steals. Duquesne's guard duo of Tarence Guinyard and Jimmie Williams will be the primary focus for the Bonnies' defense, as they account for much of the Dukes' offense.

  • The Bonnies won the first meeting 87-79 on January 28 in Pittsburgh.
  • Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. Saturday at the Reilly Center.

The players

Mark Schmidt

The head coach of the St. Bonaventure men's basketball team.

Dasonte Bowen

The senior captain of the St. Bonaventure men's basketball team.

Buddy Simmons II

The junior guard for the St. Bonaventure men's basketball team who stepped up in Bowen's absence.

Andrew Osasuyi

The freshman forward for the St. Bonaventure men's basketball team who made an impact with 12 points, 5 blocks, and 4 steals.

Tarence Guinyard

The Duquesne guard who averages 16.6 points and 5.3 assists per game.

Jimmie Williams

The Duquesne guard who averages 16.1 points per game.

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What they’re saying

“Get healthy, get some rest. We haven't had a week off.”

— Mark Schmidt, Head Coach (tapinto.net)

“Buddy has played that position, he just hadn't played it for 40 minutes. I thought he did a really good job in ball screens, taking care of the basketball and running the team.”

— Mark Schmidt, Head Coach (tapinto.net)

“He's a rim protector from the backside. When we make mistakes, we have someone that can protect us.”

— Mark Schmidt, Head Coach (tapinto.net)

“The guards are the strength of the team. You've got to be able to control them.”

— Mark Schmidt, Head Coach (tapinto.net)

“Once you get in early foul trouble, it takes you out of the game. Hopefully he can stay out of foul trouble early and have more of an impact.”

— Mark Schmidt, Head Coach (tapinto.net)

What’s next

The winner of Saturday's game will take a step closer to securing a better seed in the upcoming Atlantic 10 Conference tournament.

The takeaway

This game represents an important opportunity for St. Bonaventure to build on their recent victory and complete a regular-season sweep of a conference rival, while Duquesne looks to bounce back and continue their recent winning streak.