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Irene Rey Pineda dribbles ball past defender against St. Bonaventure on Friday, November 14th 2025 inside the Reilly Center in Olean, N.Y.
Lucas Dembski
61
Canisius Canis 0-4,0-0 MAAC
66
Winner St. Bonaventure SBU 4-0,0-0 Atlantic 10
Canisius Canis
0-4,0-0 MAAC
61
Final
66
St. Bonaventure SBU
4-0,0-0 Atlantic 10
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Canisius Canis 13 10 22 16 61
St. Bonaventure SBU 14 15 22 15 66

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

Canisius Comeback Falls Short at St. Bonaventure

Three Canisius players finished in double figures, but it was not enough as St. Bonaventure posted a 65-61 victory over the Golden Griffins in intercollegiate women's basketball action Friday at the Reilly Center in Olean, N.Y. 

The Bonnies were led by Aaliyah Parker, who recorded a game-best 22 points and 12 rebounds to post the double-double. St. Bonaventure shot 45.8% of their shots from the floor, highlighted by a 24-of-44 effort from inside the arc (.545). 

Junior Shariah Gailes recorded a team-high 19 points while senior Franka Wittenberg and sophomore Irene Rey Pineda tallied 11 points each for the Griffs (0-4). Canisius cashed in nine three pointers as it shot 47.1% from behind the arc. 

Canisius raced out to an 11-2 lead to open the contest, only to see the Bonnies respond with a 12-2 run to hold a 14-13 edge after 10 minutes of play. St. Bonaventure extended its lead in the second quarter, outscoring the Griffs by a 15-10 margin to take a 29-23 advantage into halftime.

The Blue and Gold opened the third quarter with five consecutive field goals to ignite a 17-6 run that gave the Griffs a 40-35 lead with 5:29 to play in the frame. St. Bonaventure responded once again to Canisius' salvo, closing the third quarter on a 16-5 spurt to pull ahead, 51-45. 

In the fourth quarter, Canisius was able to even up the contest at 58-58 off of a jump shot from Gailes with 2:08 remaining. The Bonnies answered on the ensuing possession with a layup to regain the lead and did not surrender it for the remainder of the contest, using four free throws over the final minute to secure the victory. 

GAME NOTES
• Canisius outscored St. Bonaventure on second chance points, 13-4.
• The Griffs registered 15 assists in the contest, five more than St. Bonaventure.
• Canisius led the defensive rebound category, 25-21.
• Canisius recorded 18 turnovers on Friday, its lowest mark in a single game this season.
• Gailes finished in double figures for the third straight contest with her 19-point performance. 
• Wittenburg scored in double figures for the second time in as many contests with her 11-point effort. 

UP NEXT
Canisius returns home to the Koessler Athletic Center to face Cornell for Camp Day on Sunday. Tip off is slated for noon and will be available on ESPN+.

Tickets for all Canisius home women's basketball games, are available to be purchased online by CLICKING HERE. Tickets can also be purchased by phone by calling (716) 888-TIXX or in person at the Canisius ticket office, located in the Koessler Athletic Center lobby, during normal business hours and 90 minutes before tip-off on game day.

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