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Bulls Host the Ball State Cardinals on Tuesday
1/22/2024 5:28:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo men's basketball team (2-15, 1-4 MAC) will host the Ball State Cardinals (9-9, 1-5 MAC) on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. The matchup between the Bulls and Cardinals be seen on ESPN+. Over on the Varsity Network App and on 1520 Buffalo/1280 Rochester AM, Josh Whetzel and Bob Gaughan will be on the call.
LAST TIME OUT
The Bulls are coming off a 77-66 road loss to the Toledo Rockets on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Isaiah Adams had the hot hand for the Bulls' offense, finishing with a game-high 24 points. Sy Chatman added 16 points, five rebounds and three assists. Jonnivius Smith secured 10 rebounds with two blocks and three assists. Ryan Sabol distributed the ball for the Bulls finishing with three assists.
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Bulls lead all-time series against the Cardinals, 22-16 (.579). In just conference play, Buffalo leads the series, 18-15 (.546). The Bulls have won six straight against the Cardinals including a 91-65 rout over Ball State last season in Muncie, Ind. Buffalo has won nine of the last 10 meetings.
THE BULL-ETIN BOARD
• Sy Chatman has scored in double figures in 16 of the 17 games for the Bulls this season. His 18.1 points per game is good for sixth in the MAC and 79th in the NCAA. The fifth year forward has also averages 6.6 rebounds per game which is seventh in the MAC.
• Jonnivius Smith leads the team with 9.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 44th in the NCAA and second in the MAC just behind Akron's Enrique Freeman (12.9).
• Only Sy Chatman has started every game for the Bulls. Ryan Sabol, Anquan Boldin Jr. and Shawn Fulcher are the only other Bulls to play in every game.
• Shawn Fulcher leads the team with 1.41 steals per game, good for fifth in the MAC.
• Sy Chatman and Jonnivius Smith are the only duo in the MAC to each have at least four double-doubles.
• James Graham recorded a career-high two blocks against the Toledo Rockets last Tuesday evening.
• As a team, the Bulls are one of the best teams in the country at not committing fouls. Their 15.1 fouls per game is second in the MAC and 42nd in the country.
UP NEXT
Buffalo will hit the road again to play the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
For ticket information, click here.
LAST TIME OUT
The Bulls are coming off a 77-66 road loss to the Toledo Rockets on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Isaiah Adams had the hot hand for the Bulls' offense, finishing with a game-high 24 points. Sy Chatman added 16 points, five rebounds and three assists. Jonnivius Smith secured 10 rebounds with two blocks and three assists. Ryan Sabol distributed the ball for the Bulls finishing with three assists.
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Bulls lead all-time series against the Cardinals, 22-16 (.579). In just conference play, Buffalo leads the series, 18-15 (.546). The Bulls have won six straight against the Cardinals including a 91-65 rout over Ball State last season in Muncie, Ind. Buffalo has won nine of the last 10 meetings.
THE BULL-ETIN BOARD
• Sy Chatman has scored in double figures in 16 of the 17 games for the Bulls this season. His 18.1 points per game is good for sixth in the MAC and 79th in the NCAA. The fifth year forward has also averages 6.6 rebounds per game which is seventh in the MAC.
• Jonnivius Smith leads the team with 9.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 44th in the NCAA and second in the MAC just behind Akron's Enrique Freeman (12.9).
• Only Sy Chatman has started every game for the Bulls. Ryan Sabol, Anquan Boldin Jr. and Shawn Fulcher are the only other Bulls to play in every game.
• Shawn Fulcher leads the team with 1.41 steals per game, good for fifth in the MAC.
• Sy Chatman and Jonnivius Smith are the only duo in the MAC to each have at least four double-doubles.
• James Graham recorded a career-high two blocks against the Toledo Rockets last Tuesday evening.
• As a team, the Bulls are one of the best teams in the country at not committing fouls. Their 15.1 fouls per game is second in the MAC and 42nd in the country.
UP NEXT
Buffalo will hit the road again to play the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
For ticket information, click here.
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