Tuesday, January 14
Bowling Green, Ohio
7 p.m.
University at Buffalo
5-11,0-4MAC
61
at
79
Bowling Green
7-9,2-2MAC
1
2
F
Buffalo
28
33
61
Bowling Green
32
47
79
Photo by: Paul Hokanson / UB Athletics
Bulls Fall to Bowling Green
1/14/2025 10:21:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The University at Buffalo men's basketball team (5-11, 0-4 MAC) lost to the Bowling Green Falcons (7-9, 2-2 MAC) on Tuesday evening, 79-61.
It was a slow first half for both squads in the Stroh Center as each team made just 8 baskets apiece in the first half of MACtion. After being tied at 28, the Falcons closed the half on a 4-0 run with a pair of free throws and a layup before the halftime horn to take a 32-28 lead into the locker room.
Bowling Green's run overlapped into the second half as they started the half with a 7-0 run to extend their lead to 39-28. After calling a timeout, the Bulls cut the lead to 6 after a Ben Michaels layup and Noah Batchelor three-pointer. Bowling Green recaptured a double-digit lead to hold off the Bulls. The Bulls fought to the end as they forced 10 turnovers and 5 blocks. This was the fifth time this season they finished with 5 or more blocks in a game.
Ben Michaels led the Bulls with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks. Noah Batchelor knocked down 3 three-pointers for the third time this season as he tallied 11 points and 6 rebounds. Ryan Sabol had his 14th game of the season with at least 10 points as he added 2 steals. In his career, Sabol surpassed the 500-point mark as he is now up to 508 points. Kavon Bradford tied his career-high in assists with 4. Omar Migues-Hibeljic drained his first career three-pointer late in the second half.
The Bulls are back in action on Saturday, Jan. 18th as they travel to Western Michigan. The game will tip-off at 1 p.m. on ESPN+.
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.
It was a slow first half for both squads in the Stroh Center as each team made just 8 baskets apiece in the first half of MACtion. After being tied at 28, the Falcons closed the half on a 4-0 run with a pair of free throws and a layup before the halftime horn to take a 32-28 lead into the locker room.
Bowling Green's run overlapped into the second half as they started the half with a 7-0 run to extend their lead to 39-28. After calling a timeout, the Bulls cut the lead to 6 after a Ben Michaels layup and Noah Batchelor three-pointer. Bowling Green recaptured a double-digit lead to hold off the Bulls. The Bulls fought to the end as they forced 10 turnovers and 5 blocks. This was the fifth time this season they finished with 5 or more blocks in a game.
Ben Michaels led the Bulls with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks. Noah Batchelor knocked down 3 three-pointers for the third time this season as he tallied 11 points and 6 rebounds. Ryan Sabol had his 14th game of the season with at least 10 points as he added 2 steals. In his career, Sabol surpassed the 500-point mark as he is now up to 508 points. Kavon Bradford tied his career-high in assists with 4. Omar Migues-Hibeljic drained his first career three-pointer late in the second half.
The Bulls are back in action on Saturday, Jan. 18th as they travel to Western Michigan. The game will tip-off at 1 p.m. on ESPN+.
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.
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Team Stats
UB
BGSU
FG%
.322
.415
3FG%
.212
.333
FT%
.842
.750
RB
36
42
TO
11
10
STL
4
7
Game Leaders
Pts
13
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
6
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
10
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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