St. Bonaventure won the game, which was not unexpected. St. Bonaventure entered the game as the favorite, with a 57% chance to win before the game started.
Saint Joseph's made it a game early, taking their largest lead toward the beginning of the game, when they had a 58% chance of winning. But St. Bonaventure responded, regaining the lead and maintaining control for the duration of the game.