Western Michigan Broncos at Buffalo Bulls
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Strickland scores 20, Western Michigan downs Buffalo 97-64
Strickland went 9 of 13 from the field for the Broncos (9-17, 6-7 Mid-American Conference). Javaughn Hannah added 18 points while shooting 8 for 11, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc while they also had three steals. Donovan Williams had 16 points and shot 6 for 11, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc.
Brayden Jackson finished with 14 points for the Bulls (8-18, 3-10). Tim Oboh added nine points for Buffalo. Anquan Boldin Jr. also recorded eight points.
Western Michigan extended its lead to 73-34 during the second half, fueled by a 10-0 scoring run. Chansey Willis Jr. scored a team-high 11 points in the second half as their team closed out the win.
Both teams play on Saturday. Western Michigan hosts Central Michigan and Buffalo travels to play Ball State.
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Matchup Prediction
Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 97 - 64 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 97 - 64 |
| 2nd 0:25 | Michael Sulaka Defensive Rebound. | 97 - 64 |
| 2nd 0:27 | Brayden Jackson missed Three Point Jumper. | 97 - 64 |
| 2nd 0:31 | Michael Sulaka made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Josh Thomas. | 97 - 64 |
Statistics
 WMU |
 BUF |
|
|---|---|---|
| 41-71 | FG | 19-43 |
| 57.7 | Field Goal % | 44.2 |
| 13-26 | 3PT | 2-12 |
| 50.0 | Three Point % | 16.7 |
| 2-5 | FT | 24-37 |
| 40.0 | Free Throw % | 64.9 |
| 40 | Rebounds | 24 |
| 15 | Offensive Rebounds | 6 |
| 25 | Defensive Rebounds | 18 |
| 27 | Assists | 12 |
| 11 | Steals | 6 |
| 1 | Blocks | 5 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 18 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 11 | Total Turnovers | 18 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 30 | Points Off Turnovers | 9 |
| 21 | Fast Break Points | 9 |
| 50 | Points in Paint | 34 |
| 27 | Fouls | 13 |
| 39 | Largest Lead | 0 |
Game Information
Location: Buffalo, NY
Attendance: 1,599 | Capacity:
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 14-1 | - | 22-6 |
| Miami (OH) | 12-3 | 2 | 21-7 |
| Kent State | 9-6 | 5 | 19-9 |
| Toledo | 9-6 | 5 | 16-12 |
| Ohio | 9-6 | 5 | 15-13 |
| Ball State | 7-8 | 7 | 14-14 |
| Eastern Michigan | 7-8 | 7 | 14-14 |
| Western Michigan | 7-8 | 7 | 10-18 |
| Central Michigan | 6-9 | 8 | 13-15 |
| Bowling Green | 6-9 | 8 | 12-16 |
| Buffalo | 3-12 | 11 | 8-20 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-14 | 13 | 5-23 |