Bulls Close Out with a Win at the Paradise Jam

Monday, November 21

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

1:00 pm ET

2-4,0-0MAC

George Mason

2-4,0-0Atlantic 10

Buffalo

George Mason

Bulls Close Out with a Win at the Paradise Jam

11/21/2022 5:23:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands – The University at Buffalo men's basketball team (2-4, 0-0 MAC) defeated the George Mason Patriots (2-4, 0-0 Atlantic 10) on Monday afternoon, 82-74. With the win, Buffalo snapped a four-game losing streak.

In the first ever meeting between the programs, it was a rather close game throughout. The Bulls led for a total of 37:36 as they only trailed when George Mason took a 4-3 lead. The Patriots led for a total of 38-seconds. The Bulls' largest lead was 14 with 3:20 left in regulation when they started to pull away from the Patriots. Buffalo shot at 51.8%, 29-of-56, in the game.

Once again, the Bulls were leading at the half. George Mason started the second half with a three-pointer to make it a three-point game. Buffalo's lead got down to one at 40-39, but that was the closest the game got. The Bulls continued to use the shot clock and make the most of their opportunities. Buffalo only turned the ball over nine times with two of those occurring less than two minutes into the game. The Bulls took high percentage shots, scoring a total of 36 points in the paint.

The dynamic duo of Isaiah Adams and Curtis Jones propelled the Bulls to victory. Adams had a career game for the Bulls as he scored a career-high 24 points in the contest and added four rebounds. He finished 8-of-14 from the floor, while also making three three-pointers. Jones continued where he left off on Saturday as he finished with 22 points. Adams and Jones combined to make all six three-pointers in the game. Zid Powell finished in double figures, scoring 11. This is the first time since Feb. 2, 2022 that two players scored 20 or more points in a game for the Bulls.

The Bulls are back in action on Sunday, Nov. 27 when Canisius visits Alumni Arena. Tip is set for 2:30 p.m. The women's team will play Drexel at noon prior to the men's game.