
Bulls Return To Alumni Tuesday Night To Face Western Michigan
1/26/2015 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Buffalo vs. Western Michigan Game Notes
BUFFALO, NY - UB returns home hoping to keep its unbeaten streak at Alumni Arena alive on Tuesday night as the Bulls host Western Michigan. The Broncos defeated UB, 78-68, just 17 days ago. Both teams are looking to get back in the win column after losses on Saturday.
The Bulls are trying to snap their first two-game losing streak of the season following a 63-61 loss at Ohio on Saturday. Junior Justin Moss continues to lead the MAC in scoring and rebounding at 18.3 ppg and 9.4 rpg. Sophomore Shannon Evans is second on the team and fourth in the league in scoring at 15.6 points per game. Jarryn Skeete chips in 9.9 points per game.
The Broncos are 13-6 and 4-2 in conference play after falling to Akron, 71-69, on Saturday. WMU has four players averaging double figures led by David Brown, who is averaging 15.1 points per game. Connar Tava averages 14.4 points and a team-high 6.3 rebounds per contest. Tucker Haymond averages 13.3 points and Austin Richie adds 11.4 points per game.
WMU holds a 12-9 lead in the all-time series between the two schools following the win earlier this year. UB has won the last two meetings at Alumni Arena, including an 84-63 victory last year.
Tickets are still available by calling 1-877-UB-THERE. Fans who aren't able to make it to Alumni Arena can listen in on ESPN 1520 AM, with Josh Whetzel on the call. The game will also air live on ESPN3 as part of the ESPN University Production Initiative. Paul Peck and Kevin Sylvester will be on the call.