PITTSBURGH (Interstat) — Darryl Simmons scored 31 points to lead Saint Bonaventure to an 87-79 victory over Duquesne in Atlantic 10 men’s basketball Wednesday night at A.J. Palumbo Center.

The Bonnies improved to 13-8 overall after overcoming a 39-35 halftime deficit with 52 second-half points. Simmons, a guard from Detroit, was efficient in 40 minutes, fueling the comeback. Dasonte Bowen added 19 points and six assists for Saint Bonaventure.

Duquesne (11-10) was led by Tarence Guinyard’s 12 points and 12 assists. The Dukes shot just 12 for 22 from the free-throw line and were outscored by nine at the stripe. Saint Bonaventure shot 55.8% from the field and committed only eight turnovers in the win. Attendance was 2,341.