BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State men's basketball team returns to action this week as they are set to host Fredonia on Saturday in a SUNYAC and "Battle by the Lake" matchup. Tip off is set for 4:00 pm.

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Breaking Down The Bengals

• Buffalo State enters play Saturday with an 0-6 (0-0 SUNYAC) record on the year.
• Last time out, the Bengals fell 94-42 against the University of Mary Washington to close out the CNU/Holiday Inn Invitational.
• Matt Parkinson (Springfield Gardens, NY/John Browne) leads Buffalo State averaging 14.5 points per game.
• Nigel Burch (Sicklerville, NJ/Timber Creek) leads the team with 40 rebounds, six steals, and seven blocks.
• Will Beard (New York, NY/Urban Assembly for Media Studies) sits fourth in the SUNYAC with a 61.5% mark from three-points range.

 
Figuring Out Fredonia

• Fredonia currently sits 2-4 (0-0 SUNYAC) on the year.
• Last time out, the Blue Devils fell 89-68 against Chatham University.
• Malik Jemison leads the Blue Devils offense averaging 16.7 points per game.
• Jemison also leads the team with 22 assists and is 17-25 (68%) from the free throw line.

 
The History

• Buffalo State holds a record of 45-21 against Fredonia.
• The Blue Devils have won back-to-back matchups after a 93-82 win last time out.
• Fredonia currently has a slight 7-5 advantage in the "Battle by the Lake" standings.