BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State men's basketball team is ready for their final weekend of action as they host Cortland on Friday for Senior Night before traveling to Brockport on Saturday to close out the regular season. Friday's game will begin at 7:30 pm while Saturday's is expected to begin at 5:00 pm.
 
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Breaking Down The Bengals

• Buffalo State enters this final weekend with a record of 1-21 (0-16 SUNYAC) on the year.
• Last time out, the Bengals fell short to SUNYAC-rival Plattsburgh by a 77-66 final.
• Matt Parkinson (Springfield Gardens, NY/John Browne) led the way 20 points for Buffalo State.
• Parkinson has had a career year as he has scored 20+ points in three of his last four games, and seven times this season.
• Parkinson is also fifth in the SUNYAC in 3-point percentage as he is at a 40.6% clip from behind the arc.
• Robert Richards (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville South) has been aggressive on defense as he is tied for 11^th in the conference in steals with 30.

 
Researching The Red Dragons

• Cortland enters play Friday with a record of 16-7 (11-5 SUNYAC) on the year.
• Last time out, the team suffered a loss to the Oswego State Lakers by a 102-62 final, snapping their four-game winning streak.
• Austin Grunder tallied a double-double with 24 points and 13 rebounds in the effort.
• Grunder also currently leads the conference in average points per game (21.6) and is third in average rebounds per game (10.9).
• The Red Dragons have already clinched their postseason spot.

 
Eyeing The Golden Eagles

• Brockport enters play this weekend with a record of 18-5 (13-3 SUNYAC) this year.
• Winners of three of their last four, the Golden Eagles took an 83-78 win last time out against New Paltz.
• Mekhi Beckett and Jahidi Wallace each chipped in 23 points for Brockport.
• Beckett ranks third in the SUNYAC averaging 17.3 pts./game while David Grady III is fifth in the SUNYAC in rebounds per game (8.1) and field-goal percentage (54.3%).
• Brockport has also clinched a postseason berth.

 
The History

• Cortland has a 33-27 advantage over Buffalo State.
• The Red Dragons have won each of the last nine matchups including a 102-59 win last time out.
• The Golden Eagles have a 42-24 edge over the Bengals.
• Brockport has won each of the last five including a narrow 72-69 win earlier this year.