Maley McCurty
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Men's Basketball

Men's Basketball Returns To Court For Pair Of SUNYAC Matchups

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 Brockport Golden Eagles at 7:30. On Saturday, the team will travel to Fredonia for a "Battle By The Lake" matchup with the Blue Devils at 4:00 pm.
 
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Breaking Down The Bengals
  • The Bengals enter the week with a record of 0-18 (0-11 SUNYAC) on the year.
  • Last time out, the Bengals fell 104-81 against the Oneonta Red Dragons.
  • Nigel Burch (Sicklerville, NJ/Timber Creek) leads the Bengals offense averaging 13.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.
  • On defense, Maley McCurty (Syracuse, NY/Nottingham) has also had a solid freshman campaign with 17 steals and 17 blocks to lead the team.
  • As a team, Buffalo State is shooting 229-353 (64.9%) from the free throw line.
 
A Guide To The Golden Eagles
  • The Golden Eagles make the trip to Buffalo with a record of 12-6 (8-4 SUNYAC) on the year.
  • Last time out, Brockport fell short against Plattsburgh in a narrow 69-64 final.
  • Tony Arnold has been a staple on the Golden Eagles offense averaging 13.2 points per game.
  • Caquan Wester is averaging 8.0 rebounds on the year with 136 total.
 
Figuring Out Fredonia
  • Fredonia enters the week with a record of 5-13 (2-9 SUNYAC).
  • The Blue Devils have lost eight straight following a loss to New Paltz last time out.
  • Fredonia will host Geneseo on Tuesday before the Bengals make the trip on Saturday.
  • Keenan Roberts Jr. has been impressive this season averaging 17.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.
 
The History
  • Brockport owns the series lead against Buffalo State with a record of 44-24.
  • The Golden Eagles hung on, 79-75, in an overtime thriller last time out to win their seventh straight against the Bengals.
  • Buffalo State has a commanding series lead, 45-22, against Fredonia.
  • The Blue Devils have won three straight matchups following a 69-59 win last time out.
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Players Mentioned

Nigel Burch

#15 Nigel Burch

G/F
6' 3"
Sophomore
Maley McCurty

#30 Maley McCurty

C/F
6' 8"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Nigel Burch

#15 Nigel Burch

6' 3"
Sophomore
G/F
Maley McCurty

#30 Maley McCurty

6' 8"
Freshman
C/F