Ohio defeats Buffalo 91-80

Ohio Holds Off Buffalo in 91-80 Victory at Convocation Center

The Ohio Bobcats overcame a three-point deficit at halftime to outlast the visiting Buffalo Bulls 91-80 in a conference matchup at Convocation Center on Monday.

Trailing 44-47 at intermission, the Bobcats made key adjustments and regained control of the game, ultimately leading by as many as 17 points. The decisive factor was Ohio's ability to contain Buffalo's outside shooting. The Bulls connected on just 8-of-25 three-point attempts (32.0%), while the Bobcats shot a respectable 6-of-17 from beyond the arc (35.0%).

Aidan Hadaway led the charge for Ohio, scoring 27 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in a dominant performance. His balanced stat line included 64.7% shooting from the field and 3 assists.

On the other side of the court, Buffalo struggled to find its footing outside the paint. The Bulls hit just 21-of-42 two-point attempts (50.0%), while their three-point shooting woes continued. Angelo Brizzi led the team with 18 points but was also outrebounded and outassisted by his Ohio counterparts.

The game's largest lead came at one point when Ohio boasted a 17-point advantage, before Buffalo staged a late comeback attempt that fell just short.

In the end, the Bobcats' strong rebounding (39 total) and defensive play down the stretch proved to be too much for the Bulls to overcome. The final margin was 11 points, with each team shooting at different levels: Ohio shot an eFG% of 64.9%, while Buffalo posted a mark of 49.3%.