Miami (OH) Edges Buffalo 73-71 in Tight Contest

Miami University (Ohio) continued its undefeated streak, narrowly defeating the University at Buffalo 73-71 at Alumni Arena. The RedHawks, now 23-0, were led by Luke Skaljac's 19 points, while Buffalo's Angelo Brizzi paced the Bulls with 22 points. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with Miami (OH) ultimately emerging victorious by a slim two-point margin.

The first half saw Miami (OH) take a 38-35 lead, with Skaljac and Brant Byers combining for 15 points. Buffalo's Daniel Freitag kept the Bulls in the game, scoring 10 points and dishing out 4 assists in the opening period. The RedHawks' Peter Suder also made his presence felt, contributing 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the first half.

In the second half, Buffalo came out strong, with Brizzi and Freitag leading the charge. The Bulls took a brief lead midway through the period, but Miami (OH) responded with a 10-2 run to regain control. Skaljac scored 7 points during this stretch, including a crucial three-pointer that put the RedHawks up by 5 with just over 5 minutes remaining.

Despite a late surge by Buffalo, Miami (OH) held on for the win. The Bulls' Ryan Sabol scored 5 points in the final 2 minutes, but it was not enough to overcome the RedHawks' lead. Brizzi's 22 points were not enough to propel Buffalo to victory, as Miami (OH)'s balanced attack proved too much for the Bulls to handle.

CHD Scout had predicted a Miami (OH) win by 6.3 points, and while the margin was closer than expected, the RedHawks ultimately emerged victorious. The win was a Quadrant 3 victory for Miami (OH), which should help bolster their resume as they continue their undefeated season. For Buffalo, the loss was a Quadrant 2 defeat, which could have implications for their tournament chances.

The victory keeps Miami (OH) in the conversation for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament, and their undefeated record will continue to garner attention from fans and pundits alike. As for Buffalo, they want to regroup and refocus as they continue their season. The loss to Miami (OH) will not be a devastating blow to their resume, but it does highlight the need for the Bulls to secure quality wins in their remaining games. With this result, Miami (OH) solidifies its position as a top contender, while Buffalo must regroup and aim to strengthen its tournament profile.