Buffalo’s Second Half Surge Results in 68-63 Comeback Win Over Miami (OH)

Friday, March 3

Buffalo, NY

7:00 pm

15-16,9-9MAC

Miami (OH)

12-19,6-12MAC

Miami (OH)

Buffalo

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Buffalo’s Second Half Surge Results in 68-63 Comeback Win Over Miami (OH)

3/3/2023 10:48:00 PM | Men's Basketball

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BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo men's basketball team (15-16, 9-9 MAC) defeated the Miami (OH) RedHawks (12-19, 6-12 MAC) in comeback fashion on Friday evening, 68-63. Isaiah Adams led the Bulls with 16 points with senior forward LaQuill Hardnett adding 13. Zid Powell scored 12 points and grabbed eight rebounds. At the glass, Isaac Jack had a game-high 11 rebounds, four of which on the offensive end.

Buffalo struggled to get the offense going in the first half as they were 11-for-32 (34.4%) from the floor. The RedHawks bullied their way to the basket as they shot over 55%. Miami controlled the pace of play as the Bulls could not finish at the basket. Devin Ceaser made a clutch second chance three-pointer to cut into Miami's lead with just over five minutes to go in the half. After the made basket, the RedHawks went on their largest run of the night. The 9-0 run extended the RedHawks' lead to 34-19 with 2:31 left to play in the half. Buffalo chipped away as they cut the lead down to nine at the half. Jonnivius Smith made an and-one layup in the last minute of action. Miami went into the half leading 38-29.

It was all Buffalo to start the second half. Buffalo went on a 6-0 run in the opening 90-seconds, forcing Miami to call a timeout. Powell caused the timeout after a steal and monster slam at the other end. The RedHawks' lead was down to three at 38-35. The 6-0 run led to the largest run of the game at 15-0. The Bulls regained a 42-38 lead with just under 15:30 left in regulation. Buffalo's lead would get as big as six a few different times, but Miami was always within striking distance. With 70-seconds left, the RedHawks took a 63-62 lead. Down the stretch the Bulls made six straight free throws to close out the game and secure the 68-63 win. Buffalo held Miami scoreless in the final 70-seconds.

Buffalo shot 44.4% in the second half while knocking down four of their eight three-point attempts.

Armoni Foster and Powell each had four assists. Powell also had a game-high four steals.

The Bulls will take on the 3-seed Akron Zips on Thursday, March 9 in the quarterfinal round of the MAC Tournament. The game will have an approximate tip time of 6:30 p.m.