Matt Parkinson
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Men's Basketball

Men's Basketball Returns To Action With Week Of SUNYAC Action

BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State men's basketball team returns to the court for another week of SUNYAC action. Tonight, the Bengals will host the Geneseo Knights with a 7:30 pm start time. Then Buffalo State will hit the road to take on New Paltz on Friday at 7:30 pm and Oneonta on Saturday at 4:00 pm.
 
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Breaking Down The Bengals
  • The Bengals will look for their first win of the season as they have a record of 0-15 (0-8 SUNYAC).
  • Last time out, the Bengals fell to #6 Oswego State in a SUNYAC matchup.
  • Matt Parkinson (Springfield Gardens, NY/John Browne) has started all 15 games for the Bengals averaging 26.5 minutes per game with 10.6 points per game and 2.6 rebounds per game.
  • Brendyn Cheng (Huntington, NY/Commack) leads the team with 30 assists.
  • Maley McCurty (Syracuse, NY/Nottingham) leads Buffalo State with 16 steals and 17 blocks.
 
A Guide To Geneseo
  • Geneseo enters the week with a record of 7-9 (4-5 SUNYAC) on the year.
  • Last time out, the Knights fell short against Brockport in a SUNYAC matchup.
  • Sebastian Pacheco leads the Knights in points per game (13.2), assists (62), and steals (27).
  • Cole Kattan has been solid on the boards with 114 total rebounds on the year.
 
Eyes On The Hawks
  • New Paltz sits 12-3 (6-2 SUNYAC) in the standings this season.
  • The Hawks earned a pair of wins last weekend following victories over Potsdam and Plattsburgh.
  • Rylan Blondo leads the Hawks offensive front averaging 14.5 points per game and 7.8 rebounds per game.
  • Blondo also leads the squad with 46 assists on the season.
 
Observing Oneonta
  • The Red Dragons enter play this week with a record of 7-8 (4-4 SUNYAC) on the year.
  • Last time out, Oneonta came away with a 92-60 win over Potsdam.
  • Elijah Castillo leads the Red Dragon offense averaging 14.2 points per game.
  • Graham Wooden leads Oneonta with 42 assists and 16 steals in his senior campaign.
 
The History
  • Geneseo is 40-25 against the Bengals and have won three straight matchups in the series.
  • Buffalo State holds the series lead over New Paltz with a record of 37-18.
  • The Hawks have won back-to-back matchups and three of the last five.
  • Buffalo State is 32-22 when playing Oneonta.
  • The Red Dragons have won nine consecutive matchups following a 87-68 win last time out.
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Players Mentioned

Matt Parkinson

#1 Matt Parkinson

G
6' 3"
Junior
Brendyn Cheng

#13 Brendyn Cheng

G
5' 10"
Sophomore
Maley McCurty

#30 Maley McCurty

C/F
6' 8"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Matt Parkinson

#1 Matt Parkinson

6' 3"
Junior
G
Brendyn Cheng

#13 Brendyn Cheng

5' 10"
Sophomore
G
Maley McCurty

#30 Maley McCurty

6' 8"
Freshman
C/F