BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State men's basketball team hosts a pair of SUNYAC contests this weekend, taking on Oneonta on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and New Paltz on Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Sports Arena.
 
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EYES ON THE BENGALS

• Buffalo State enters with a 1-6 overall record and looking for its first SUNYAC victory in its fourth attempt. The Bengals are also looking to snap a four-game losing streak.  
• Buffalo State is second in the SUNYAC this season, averaging 9.0 steals per game. The Bengals also have rejected 3.9 shots per game, the third-most blocks in the conference.  
• Robert Richards (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville South) is averaging a team-high 10.7 points per game, while Argjend Imeri (Syracuse, NY/Nottingham) is right behind with 10.6 points per game.

 
RESEARCHING THE RED DRAGONS

• Oneonta enters the weekend at 6-2 overall (2-1 SUNYAC) after falling to Williams College on Tuesday evening.  
• Oneonta is fourth in the conference in field goal percentage, shooting 43.4% from the field this season, led by Michael Ortale Jr.'s 49.4% from the field. Oneonta is also second in the SUNYAC with 78.5 points per game.
• The Red Dragons have four players averaging double-digit point totals for the season: Daniel Derice (14.1), Joseph Bull (14.1), Ortale Jr, and Graham Wooden (11.4).

 
NEWS ABOUT NEW PALTZ

• New Paltz enters a Friday matchup with Fredonia at 5-2 overall (3-0 SUNYAC). The Hawks are riding a four-game winning streak after a sweep of Plattsburgh State and Potsdam at home last weekend.
• New Paltz is the highest scoring offense in the conference at a ridiculous 86.0 points per game, but also allows the third-most points per game at 76.4.
• Rylan Blondo is off to a fast start, averaging 20.9 points per game on 51.5% shooting from the field. Blondo's scoring average also leads the conference, and is 37^th nationally.

 
THE HISTORY

• Buffalo State holds a 32-19 advantage over Oneonta since 1991, but the Red Dragons are riding a six-game winning streak.
• Buffalo State holds a 37-16 edge over New Paltz since 1991, including a 91-81 win at home last season.