Sunday, December 29
Philadelphia, Pa.
3 p.m.
University at Buffalo
5-7,0-0MAC
71
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91
Temple
8-5,0-0AAC
1
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Buffalo
29
42
71
Temple
39
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91
Photo by: Paul Hokanson / UB Athletics
Bulls Fall to Temple on the Road to Close Out the Non-Conference Slate
12/29/2024 7:48:00 PM | Men's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA – The University at Buffalo men's basketball team (5-7, 0-0 MAC) fell to the Temple Owls (8-5, 0-0 AAC) on Sunday afternoon, 91-71.
In back-to-back games, every Bull that entered the game ended up with a basket. Anquan Boldin Jr. and Tyson Dunn led the team with 11 points apiece. Noah Batchelor had a team-high 6 rebounds and 3 three-pointers. Boldin had a solid defensive performance as he had a block and 3 steals.
The Bulls played well on both ends of the floor at the start of the game as they had their largest lead of the game at 13-7 less than five minutes into the game. Buffalo got off to a hot start from the floor as they shot 10-of-16 (62.5%). The offense cooled down as their last made basket of the half came with 7:30 to go in the half as Frederiks Meinarts nailed a three. With the offense struggling to score, Temple took advantage of the opportunity and closed the half on a 16-1 run. In the run, Buffalo was 0-for-9 from the floor with 4 turnovers in that stretch. The Owls led at the half, 39-29.
It was a tough battle for the offense as the offensive struggles carried over into the second half. After starting 10-for-16, the Bulls went 15-of-48 from the floor. Temple maintained the double-digit lead until the Bulls went on an 8-0 run to cut the lead to 8 with 9:55 to go. In the run, they scored 6 points in a 13-second span. The Owls' lead was too much to overcome as they went on to win the affair.
The Bulls are back in action on Saturday, Jan. 4 when they travel to Oxford, Ohio to play the Miami RedHawks to open the conference schedule. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ with tip-off at 1 p.m.
For all the latest on UB men's basketball, follow @UBuffaloMBB on Twitter/X, @ubuffalo_mbb on Instagram and like the UB Men's Basketball Facebook page.
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In back-to-back games, every Bull that entered the game ended up with a basket. Anquan Boldin Jr. and Tyson Dunn led the team with 11 points apiece. Noah Batchelor had a team-high 6 rebounds and 3 three-pointers. Boldin had a solid defensive performance as he had a block and 3 steals.
The Bulls played well on both ends of the floor at the start of the game as they had their largest lead of the game at 13-7 less than five minutes into the game. Buffalo got off to a hot start from the floor as they shot 10-of-16 (62.5%). The offense cooled down as their last made basket of the half came with 7:30 to go in the half as Frederiks Meinarts nailed a three. With the offense struggling to score, Temple took advantage of the opportunity and closed the half on a 16-1 run. In the run, Buffalo was 0-for-9 from the floor with 4 turnovers in that stretch. The Owls led at the half, 39-29.
It was a tough battle for the offense as the offensive struggles carried over into the second half. After starting 10-for-16, the Bulls went 15-of-48 from the floor. Temple maintained the double-digit lead until the Bulls went on an 8-0 run to cut the lead to 8 with 9:55 to go. In the run, they scored 6 points in a 13-second span. The Owls' lead was too much to overcome as they went on to win the affair.
The Bulls are back in action on Saturday, Jan. 4 when they travel to Oxford, Ohio to play the Miami RedHawks to open the conference schedule. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ with tip-off at 1 p.m.
For all the latest on UB men's basketball, follow @UBuffaloMBB on Twitter/X, @ubuffalo_mbb on Instagram and like the UB Men's Basketball Facebook page.
Click here for ticket information.
Click here for information on the Blue & White Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
Team Stats
UB
Temple
FG%
.391
.526
3FG%
.276
.381
FT%
.591
.657
RB
30
44
TO
14
16
STL
11
9
Game Leaders
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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