POTSDAM, N.Y.—
Lovell Smith (Buffalo/McKinley) became the 22
nd player in Buffalo State history to score 1,000 career points as the Bengals cruised past host Potsdam, 91-62, tonight in a SUNYAC contest.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Buffalo State – 91, Potsdam - 62
LOCATION: Jerry Welsh Gymnasium – Potsdam, N.Y.
RECORDS: Buffalo State (8-3/2-3), Potsdam (1-10/0-5)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Jordan Glover (Buffalo/St. Joe's) led the Bengals with 22 points to go with four steals.
- Smith netted 17 points to bring his career total to 1,003. He also produced five steals.
- Dom Grayer (Brooklyn/Bishop Loughlin) added 15 points, and Nico McLean (Buffalo/Amherst) scored 13.
- Twelve players scored for the Bengals in all.
- Buffalo State hit a pair of 3-pointers to open the game and led wire-to-wire.
- The Bengals pushed the lead to 50-28 by halftime, and continued to pull away in the second half.
- The Bengals shot 46 percent from the field and 37 percent from 3-point range, outscoring the Bears 33-15 from beyond the arc.
- Buffalo State also converted 31 Potsdam turnovers into 38 points, and held a 14-4 advantage in fast break scoring.
FOR THE FOES
- Nosa Onabor led the Bears with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
- Jayquan Thomas added 15 points.
NOTEWORTHY
- McLean now needs 42 for 1,000 for his career.
- Buffalo State has defeated Potsdam in 18-consecutive meetings dating back to Jan. 19, 2007.
UP NEXT
Buffalo State will visit Plattsburgh tomorrow for a 2 p.m. tip.
