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Photo by: Paul Hokanson/UB Athletics
Bulls Fall to Toledo; Clinch Spot in MAC Tournament
3/6/2026 11:32:00 PM | Men's Basketball
TOLEDO, Ohio – The University at Buffalo men's basketball program (17-14, 7-11 MAC) lost their regular season finale to the hands of the Toledo Rockets (17-14, 11-7 MAC) on Friday evening, 99-78. Despite the loss, the Bulls punched their ticket to the Mid-American Conference Tournament as the Ball State Cardinals defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas. This will be Buffalo's first MAC Tournament appearance since the 2022-23 season. The Bulls will enter as the 7-seed and face the 2-seed Akron Zips at approximately 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 12th.
Ryan Sabol was a road warrior as he played every second of the game, tallying 26 points including six three-pointers. In doing so, he now holds the single season three-point record in program history passing Zach Filzen's 2010-11 season. Sabol is up to 116 threes this season and 257 in his career. On the night, he also added five rebounds and a pair of assists.
Angelo Brizzi continued his dominance as he scored 21 points with four boards, two assists and two steals. Tim Oboh scored 15 points as he was 7-of-11 from the field. He snatched five rebounds with a block. He finished the conference regular season with 32 blocks. Last season he had just six.
Noah Batchelor had a game-high seven rebounds while adding five points and two assists.
The Bulls had an exceptional night from the field as they shot 54.4% (31-of-57), but it was out shined by the Rockets' 60.3% (38-of-63).
Toledo got off to a hot start as they led 7-2 at the 16:49 mark. After starting the game 1-of-5 from the field, the Bulls calmed down and got back in the game. Buffalo settled in as they went on a 9-0 run to take a 17-13 lead with under 12 minutes remaining in the first half. Leading up to and during their run, they were 7-of-8 from the floor. Their lead was brief as Toledo went on a 9-2 run and took a 22-19 lead. Toledo's lead reach as much as nine points in the final minutes of the half, but They chipped away. Oboh scored the final four points for the Bulls including a vicious dunk just before the horn to cut Toledo's lead to 37-33.
Stops were hard to come by in the second half as the Rockets shot 74.2% (23-of-31) and the Bulls were 64.0% (16-of-25) from the field. Out of the locker room, Buffalo cut Toledo's lead down to 37-36 following a Brizzi three. The Bulls kept up with the Rockets, but then Toledo pulled away in the final eight minutes.
BUFFALO LEADERS
Ryan Sabol: 26 pts., 10-21 FG, 6-16 3PTFG, 5 reb., 2 asst.
Angelo Brizzi: 21 pts., 7-13 FG, 2-4 3PTFG, 5-6 FT, 4 reb., 2 asst., 2 stl.
Tim Oboh: 15 pts., 7-11 FG, 5 reb., 1 asst., 1 blk.
Derrick Talton Jr.: 8 pts., 4-7 FG, 3 reb., 3 asst., 3 stl.
TEAM STATS
Toledo Rockets: 60.3 FG% (38-of-63), 50.0 3PTFG% (12-of-24), 73.3 FT% (11-of-15), 27 Reb., 26 Asst., 6TO, 9 Stl., 2 Blk.
Buffalo Bulls: 54.4 FG% (31-of-57), 41.7 3PTFG% (10-of-24), 75.0 FT% (6-of-8), 30 Reb., 11 Asst., 11 TO, 5 Stl., 1 Blk.
The Bulls are back in action on Thursday for the Quarterfinal Round of the MAC Tournament. Tip-off against the Akron Zips will be at approximately 4 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.
Ryan Sabol was a road warrior as he played every second of the game, tallying 26 points including six three-pointers. In doing so, he now holds the single season three-point record in program history passing Zach Filzen's 2010-11 season. Sabol is up to 116 threes this season and 257 in his career. On the night, he also added five rebounds and a pair of assists.
Angelo Brizzi continued his dominance as he scored 21 points with four boards, two assists and two steals. Tim Oboh scored 15 points as he was 7-of-11 from the field. He snatched five rebounds with a block. He finished the conference regular season with 32 blocks. Last season he had just six.
Noah Batchelor had a game-high seven rebounds while adding five points and two assists.
The Bulls had an exceptional night from the field as they shot 54.4% (31-of-57), but it was out shined by the Rockets' 60.3% (38-of-63).
Toledo got off to a hot start as they led 7-2 at the 16:49 mark. After starting the game 1-of-5 from the field, the Bulls calmed down and got back in the game. Buffalo settled in as they went on a 9-0 run to take a 17-13 lead with under 12 minutes remaining in the first half. Leading up to and during their run, they were 7-of-8 from the floor. Their lead was brief as Toledo went on a 9-2 run and took a 22-19 lead. Toledo's lead reach as much as nine points in the final minutes of the half, but They chipped away. Oboh scored the final four points for the Bulls including a vicious dunk just before the horn to cut Toledo's lead to 37-33.
Stops were hard to come by in the second half as the Rockets shot 74.2% (23-of-31) and the Bulls were 64.0% (16-of-25) from the field. Out of the locker room, Buffalo cut Toledo's lead down to 37-36 following a Brizzi three. The Bulls kept up with the Rockets, but then Toledo pulled away in the final eight minutes.
BUFFALO LEADERS
Ryan Sabol: 26 pts., 10-21 FG, 6-16 3PTFG, 5 reb., 2 asst.
Angelo Brizzi: 21 pts., 7-13 FG, 2-4 3PTFG, 5-6 FT, 4 reb., 2 asst., 2 stl.
Tim Oboh: 15 pts., 7-11 FG, 5 reb., 1 asst., 1 blk.
Derrick Talton Jr.: 8 pts., 4-7 FG, 3 reb., 3 asst., 3 stl.
TEAM STATS
Toledo Rockets: 60.3 FG% (38-of-63), 50.0 3PTFG% (12-of-24), 73.3 FT% (11-of-15), 27 Reb., 26 Asst., 6TO, 9 Stl., 2 Blk.
Buffalo Bulls: 54.4 FG% (31-of-57), 41.7 3PTFG% (10-of-24), 75.0 FT% (6-of-8), 30 Reb., 11 Asst., 11 TO, 5 Stl., 1 Blk.
The Bulls are back in action on Thursday for the Quarterfinal Round of the MAC Tournament. Tip-off against the Akron Zips will be at approximately 4 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
UT
FG%
.534
.603
3FG%
.400
.500
FT%
.667
.733
RB
29
28
TO
11
6
STL
5
9
Game Leaders
Pts
26
FGM
10
3FGM
6
FTM
0
Pts
21
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
5
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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