Buffalo defeats Penn Behrend 92-63
Buffalo Dominates Penn Behrend in Statement Win
In a game that was never in doubt, the Buffalo Bulls cruised to a 92-63 victory over visiting Penn Behrend Lions at Alumni Arena on Tuesday night. The blowout win marked a strong statement for the Bulls as they take on an increasingly competitive non-conference schedule.
At halftime, the home team led by a margin of 51-37, setting the tone for the rest of the game. Buffalo's dominance was evident in the second half, as they extended their lead to 29 points. The largest leads of the night were seen in the final minutes, with Buffalo holding a 31-point advantage and Penn Behrend trailing by just three.
Ryan Sabol led the way for Buffalo with 31 points, including 7-8 three-pointers at a 85.7% clip. Mikhail Pocknett chipped in with 8 rebounds and 8 points, while Ezra McKenna dished out 8 assists to complement his 12 points. The Bulls' balanced attack made it difficult for Penn Behrend to mount any sort of comeback.
For the Lions, Nate Edwards scored 15 points on 3-4 three-pointers at a 66.7% clip. Jacob Dunkle grabbed 5 rebounds and chipped in with 9 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Buffalo's dominant performance.
Buffalo's game statistics were impressive across the board:
* Field Goals: 35/56 (63.0%)
* 3-Point FG: 14/27 (52.0%)
* Free Throws: 8/15 (53.0%)
On the other hand, Penn Behrend struggled with field goal percentage and three-point shooting:
* Field Goals: 24/56 (43.0%)
* 3-Point FG: 8/22 (36.0%)
The advanced statistics further highlighted Buffalo's dominance, including an eFG% of 75.0% and a true shooting percentage of 73.5%.
This win marked a significant statement for the Bulls as they continue their non-conference schedule. With the game being played at home, it was a convincing victory that will give Buffalo fans confidence in their team's ability to compete against top opponents.