BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State men's basketball team returns to the court for their final game of action before the winter break. The team will travel to Niagara Falls to battle Niagara University in a non-conference matchup with a start time of 2:00 pm on Sunday.
 
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Breaking Down The Bengals

• Buffalo State heads to Niagara with a record of 0-7 (0-1 SUNYAC) on the year.
• The Bengals will look to get their first win of the season following a 69-59 loss to Fredonia last time out.
• Matt Parkinson (Springfield Gardens, NY/John Browne) and Nigel Burch (Sicklerville, NJ/Timber Creek) have paced the Bengals offense this season averaging 14.6 and 12.7 pointer per game, respectively.
• Burch also leads the team with 53 total rebounds which is three short of the top mark in the SUNYAC.
• As a team, Buffalo State is tied for second in the SUNYAC with a 69.1% (85-123) free throw percentage.

 
Notes On Niagara

• Niagara University welcomes the Bengals with a record of 1-6 (0-2 MAAC) on the year.
• The Purple Eagles will look to snap a three-game losing streak after falling 94-60 against St. Bonaventure last time out.
• Ahmad Henderson II leads Niagara averaging 14.9 points per game.
• Harlan Obioha leads the team with 47 rebounds and three blocks.

 
The History

• Niagara University has won the only matchup with the Bengals with a dominating 112-52 win back in 2021.