ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Asianae Johnson poured in 19 points and Tianna Johnson added nine to go along with 10 rebounds to lead the St. Bonaventure University women's basketball team to a 50-42 victory over Siena Thursday evening at the Reilly Center.
The Bonnies (2-0) and the Saints headed to the fourth quarter tied, 34-34, after the elder Johnson drew a charge and proceeded to get fouled on the offensive end, converting the two free throws.
Bona's used a 10-4 run spanning from the 1:20 mark in the third quarter to the 3:33 mark of the fourth to take a 41-35 lead.
The Brooklyn native made four free throws down the stretch to ice the game, giving the Bonnies the victory.
It was a slow start offensively for both teams as Siena took a 22-21 lead into halftime despite the Bonnies holding the Saints to just 19.4 percent (6-for-31) from the floor in the first 20 minutes.
The Bonnies jumped out to an early 9-4 lead in the first quarter behind four quick points from the senior Johnson in the opening minutes.
Siena (0-2), however, quickly responded with an 8-0 run to grab its first lead of the contest, 12-9, midway through the first period.
It was more defense in the second quarter from the Bonnies, allowing Siena to make just one field goal in the period.
The Bonnies are back in action Saturday, Nov. 13 on the road at Cleveland State.
GAME NOTES
·       St. Bonaventure won the battle in the paint for the second straight contest, outscoring Siena 28-14 in the painted area.
·       Tianna Johnson's 10 rebounds set a new career-high for the sophomore.
·       The Bonnies held the Saints to a 21.9 (14-for-64) shooting percentage and 11.5 percent (3-for-26) from beyond the arc.
·       Asianae Johnson tallied a season-high 19 points on 6-of-13 shooting and was a team-best +17.
·       The two teams combined to go 3-of-39 from three-point range.
·       The Bonnies outrebounded Siena, 44-39, and are now +25 on the boards in two games.
·       I'yanna Lops finished the game with six points, eight rebounds and three blocks while being +11.
·       Ene Adams seven points and four rebounds in just 13 minutes due to foul trouble.
·       St. Bonaventure played a total of 12 players Thursday night.
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