Central Michigan Chippewas at Buffalo Bulls
· NCAA Men's Basketball
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61 - 74
61 - 74
Buffalo holds off Central Michigan 74-61
Blake Hamilton contributed 14 points, while grabbing nine rebounds, and Willie Conner added 13 points for Buffalo (9-8, 2-2 Mid-American). The Bulls hit 25 of 50 from the field and controlled the glass 44-30.
Central Michigan (9-8, 2-2) trailed by double figures much of the game but cut the gap to 54-52 late in the second half with Rayshawn Simmons' layup. Connor then sank a pair of free throws at the other end and Hamilton hit a 3-pointer to spark a 13-0 run that clinched the win.
Simmons paced Central Michigan with 14 points and seven assists. Chris Fowler and Josh Kozinski added 12 points apiece for the Chippewas, who were held to 36 percent shooting from the floor (24 of 66).
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 61 - 74 |
| 2nd 0:05 | John Simons Defensive Rebound. | 61 - 74 |
| 2nd 0:05 | Jarryn Skeete missed Three Point Jumper. | 61 - 74 |
| 2nd 0:37 | CJ Massinburg Defensive Rebound. | 61 - 74 |
| 2nd 0:37 | Corey Redman missed Three Point Jumper. | 61 - 74 |
Statistics
 CMU |
 BUF |
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|---|---|---|
| 24-66 | FG | 25-50 |
| 36 | Field Goal % | 50 |
| 7-27 | 3PT | 10-23 |
| 26 | Three Point % | 43 |
| 6-8 | FT | 14-23 |
| 75 | Free Throw % | 61 |
| 30 | Rebounds | 44 |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 8 |
| 22 | Defensive Rebounds | 36 |
| 13 | Assists | 19 |
| 8 | Steals | 3 |
| 2 | Blocks | 6 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 18 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 9 | Total Turnovers | 18 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 17 | Points Off Turnovers | 12 |
| 9 | Fast Break Points | 12 |
| 34 | Points in Paint | 26 |
| 20 | Fouls | 15 |
| 4 | Largest Lead | 15 |
Game Information
Venue: Broadview Arena
Location: Buffalo, NY
Attendance: 3,547 | Capacity:
Location: Buffalo, NY
Attendance: 3,547 | Capacity:
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 10 | 9-21 |