Central Michigan Chippewas at Buffalo Bulls
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74 - 89
Harris scores 27, top-seeded Buffalo advances in MAC tourney
Nick Perkins had 16 points and the Bulls (24-8) made two big 3-pointers in the final 2:17 to put away the Chippewas.
Buffalo plays fifth-seeded Kent State, the defending tournament champion, in Friday's first semifinal.
Cecil Williams had 21 points and 13 rebounds to pace Central Michigan (19-14), which cut a 14-point second-half deficit to two, but couldn't come up with a big defensive stop in the final minutes.
The Chippewas were still within 77-74 when Wes Clark knocked down a 3-pointer for Buffalo. After Williams was called for a charging foul on the next possession, Massinburg, who had missed three free throws, drilled his 3 from the left wing.
Buffalo entered the MAC tourney as the No. 1 seed for the first time. The Bulls are seeking their third title in four years after winning in 2015 and 2016.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 74 - 89 |
| 2nd 0:10 | Dontay Caruthers Defensive Rebound. | 74 - 89 |
| 2nd 0:10 | Josh Kozinski missed Three Point Jumper. | 74 - 89 |
| 2nd 0:18 | Nick Perkins made Dunk. Assisted by Dontay Caruthers. | 74 - 89 |
| 2nd 0:28 | Dontay Caruthers Defensive Rebound. | 74 - 87 |
Statistics
 CMU |
 BUF |
|
|---|---|---|
| 22-61 | FG | 31-69 |
| 36 | Field Goal % | 45 |
| 6-28 | 3PT | 12-30 |
| 21 | Three Point % | 40 |
| 24-29 | FT | 15-23 |
| 83 | Free Throw % | 65 |
| 36 | Rebounds | 51 |
| 11 | Offensive Rebounds | 19 |
| 25 | Defensive Rebounds | 32 |
| 10 | Assists | 24 |
| 5 | Steals | 3 |
| 6 | Blocks | 5 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 8 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 9 | Total Turnovers | 8 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 14 | Points Off Turnovers | 18 |
| 7 | Fast Break Points | 10 |
| 28 | Points in Paint | 38 |
| 19 | Fouls | 21 |
| 0 | Largest Lead | 15 |
Game Information
Location: Cleveland, OH
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 |