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Saturday, December 20
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Photo by: Paul Hokanson/UB Athletics
Bulls Stampede by Broncos in MAC Opener, 88-71
12/20/2025 6:13:00 PM | Men's Basketball
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The University at Buffalo men's basketball team (10-2, 1-0 MAC) picked up their 10th win of the season with an 88-71 win over the Western Michigan Broncos (5-7, 0-1 MAC) on Saturday afternoon to open Mid-American Conference play. For the first time this season five Bulls scored double figures.
In the win, the Bulls turned the ball over just four times. This tied the program record for fewest turnovers in a single game as the 2018-19 squad did so against Miami (OH).
Buffalo showcased balanced scoring as Ryan Sabol buried five first half threes before tallying 19 total points. Daniel Freitag recorded his sixth 20-point performance of the season. He also added a game-high six assists. The big men in Ezra McKenna and Tim Oboh each scored 15 points each. Oboh recorded his first career double-double in the affair as he snagged 13 rebounds, a career high. Angelo Brizzi knocked in a pair of threes in the second half to put him at 10 points on the day.
Western Michigan took a 6-2 lead 2:40 into the contest. After the Bulls tied the game at 6, they ignited a 17-4 run midway through the first half to take a 23-12 lead. The run was fueled by timely threes from Sabol and McKenna off the bench. During Buffalo's run, the defense held the Broncos to 1-of-13 from the floor. Buffalo's nine offensive rebounds led to 12 second chance points. Western Michigan's seven rebounds on the offensive end of the court amounted to no points. Buffalo headed to the locker room leading the Broncos, 41-28.
Western Michigan forced a Buffalo timeout with the Bulls leading 51-41 with 14:00 remaining in the game. The Bulls utilized a 7-0 run out of the timeout to extend their lead to 58-41. With the game seemingly out of reach, the Broncos cut Buffalo's lead down to nine three more times. Buffalo iced the game as they went 8-for-8 from the free throw line in the final 90 seconds.
BUFFALO LEADERS
Tim Oboh: 15 pts, 6-7 FG, 13 reb., 2 blk.
Daniel Freitag: 20 pts., 6 asst., 2 stl., 6-7 FT
Ryan Sabol: 19 pts., 5 reb., 5-12 3PTFG
Ezra McKenna: 15 pts., 3-4 3PTFG
Angelo Brizzi: 10 pts., 3 reb.
TEAM STATS
Western Michigan Broncos: 39.4 FG% (26-of-66), 30.3 3PTFG% (10-of-33), 75.0 FT% (9-of-12), 35 Reb., 18 Asst., 7 TO, 2 Stl., 4 Blk.
Buffalo Bulls: 49.2 FG% (29-of-59), 37.5 3PTFG% (12-of-32), 75.0 FT% (18-of-24), 39 Reb., 15 Asst., 4 TO, 5 Stl., 4 Blk.
The Bulls are back in action on Monday as they host Penn State Behrend at 6:30 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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Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
In the win, the Bulls turned the ball over just four times. This tied the program record for fewest turnovers in a single game as the 2018-19 squad did so against Miami (OH).
Buffalo showcased balanced scoring as Ryan Sabol buried five first half threes before tallying 19 total points. Daniel Freitag recorded his sixth 20-point performance of the season. He also added a game-high six assists. The big men in Ezra McKenna and Tim Oboh each scored 15 points each. Oboh recorded his first career double-double in the affair as he snagged 13 rebounds, a career high. Angelo Brizzi knocked in a pair of threes in the second half to put him at 10 points on the day.
Western Michigan took a 6-2 lead 2:40 into the contest. After the Bulls tied the game at 6, they ignited a 17-4 run midway through the first half to take a 23-12 lead. The run was fueled by timely threes from Sabol and McKenna off the bench. During Buffalo's run, the defense held the Broncos to 1-of-13 from the floor. Buffalo's nine offensive rebounds led to 12 second chance points. Western Michigan's seven rebounds on the offensive end of the court amounted to no points. Buffalo headed to the locker room leading the Broncos, 41-28.
Western Michigan forced a Buffalo timeout with the Bulls leading 51-41 with 14:00 remaining in the game. The Bulls utilized a 7-0 run out of the timeout to extend their lead to 58-41. With the game seemingly out of reach, the Broncos cut Buffalo's lead down to nine three more times. Buffalo iced the game as they went 8-for-8 from the free throw line in the final 90 seconds.
BUFFALO LEADERS
Tim Oboh: 15 pts, 6-7 FG, 13 reb., 2 blk.
Daniel Freitag: 20 pts., 6 asst., 2 stl., 6-7 FT
Ryan Sabol: 19 pts., 5 reb., 5-12 3PTFG
Ezra McKenna: 15 pts., 3-4 3PTFG
Angelo Brizzi: 10 pts., 3 reb.
TEAM STATS
Western Michigan Broncos: 39.4 FG% (26-of-66), 30.3 3PTFG% (10-of-33), 75.0 FT% (9-of-12), 35 Reb., 18 Asst., 7 TO, 2 Stl., 4 Blk.
Buffalo Bulls: 49.2 FG% (29-of-59), 37.5 3PTFG% (12-of-32), 75.0 FT% (18-of-24), 39 Reb., 15 Asst., 4 TO, 5 Stl., 4 Blk.
The Bulls are back in action on Monday as they host Penn State Behrend at 6:30 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 Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
Team Stats
UB
WMU
FG%
.492
.394
3FG%
.375
.303
FT%
.750
.750
RB
39
35
TO
4
7
STL
5
2
Game Leaders
Pts
20
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
6
Pts
19
FGM
5
3FGM
5
FTM
4
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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