BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State men's basketball team heads to the North Country this weekend for a pair of SUNYAC rematches, taking on Plattsburgh on Saturday, and Potsdam on Sunday. Follow along Saturday with VIDEO or LIVE STATS, and Sunday with VIDEO or LIVE STATS.
 
The History
 
The Bengals extended their edge in the all-time series against Plattsburgh to 27-25 with the 88-76 win on Wednesday. Buffalo State still holds a 34-19 edge over Potsdam all-time, despite the Bears' 82-66 victory on Tuesday evening.
 
Eyes on the Bengals
 
-Buffalo State is 2-13 overall (1-7 SUNYAC), and looking to build momentum after the victory over Plattsburgh on Wednesday afternoon. Philbert Weekes (Brooklyn, NY/Lafayette) set a career-high with 27 points, and grabbed 14 rebounds to record his sixth double-double of the season.
 
-Aaron Davis (Beacon, NY/Beacon) scored 20 points, while Robert Richards (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville South) added a career-high 19 points in the victory.
 
-Davis remains the only Bengal to play in every game this season. He has started all 15 games and leads Buffalo State with 3.9 assists per game and 1.5 steals per game.
 
-Weekes is ninth in the nation in rebounding, averaging 12.6 rebounds per game this season. He tallied a season-high 28 rebounds against John Carroll, and has grabbed 20 or more rebounds in three games.
 
A Bird's-Eye View of the Cardinals
 
-Plattsburgh enters the weekend with a 1-13 overall record (0-7 SUNYAC) after the defeat to Buffalo State on Wednesday. The Cardinals' losing streak has now reached twelve games.
 
-Kevin Tabb scored 16 points against Buffalo State, and is Plattsburgh's leading scorer, averaging 15.6 points per game. He also leads the team with 1.8 steals per game.
 
- The Cardinals have three players who have a field goal percentage of over .500 for the season: Erik Salo (.552), Kyle Cary (.514), and Cameron Ness (.507). The trio have combined to attempt just one 3-pointer this season, which was off-target.
 
The Breakdown on the Bears
 
-Potsdam is 6-6 overall (4-3 SUNYAC) after wins over Buffalo State and Fredonia on Tuesday and Wednesday. Brandon Segar Jr. scored 41 total points in the two victories to lead the Bears.
 
-Tyrese Baptiste is Potsdam's leading scorer for the season, averaging 16.2 points per game on a .533 shooting percentage. He also averages a team-high 13.2 rebounds per game.  
 
-The Bears have a .426 field goal percentage as a team, including .341 from 3-point range. However, they also turn the ball over a lot, averaging 14.4 turnovers per game while only forcing 12.3 per game.