BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State men's basketball team returns to the court for a busy week of action with three SUNYAC matchups. On Tuesday, the Bengals will travel to Brockport for a 6:00 pm matchup with the Golden Eagles. Buffalo State will then return home to host Oneonta on Friday at 7:30 pm and New Paltz on Saturday at 4:00 pm.
 
Follow The Action
WATCH or LIVE STATS (Tuesday)
WATCH or LIVE STATS (Friday and Saturday)
 
Breaking Down The Bengals

• Buffalo State enters the week with a record of 0-10 (0-3 SUNYAC) on the year.
• Last time out, the Bengals fell to Plattsburgh in a SUNYAC matchup.
• Nigel Burch (Sicklerville, NJ/Timber Creek) has been a staple on the Bengals offense averaging 14.1 points per game and 7.8 rebounds a game.
• Burch also leads the team with 11 steals and 11 blocks.
• Will Beard (New York, NY/Urban Assembly for Media Studies) sits third in the SUNYAC shooting 53.3% from three-point range.
• Brendyn Cheng (Huntington, NY/Commack) leads the team with 16 assists on the year.

 
A Guide To The Golden Eagles

• Brockport welcomes the Bengals with a record of 6-4 (2-2 SUNYAC) on the year.
• Last time out, the Golden Eagles defeated Cortland in overtime to snap a three-game losing streak.
• Mekhi Beckett leads the Brockport offense averaging over 16 points per game.
• Caquan Wester paces the Golden Eagles with 61 rebounds while Tony Arnold has compiled 33 assists.

 
Researching The Red Dragons

• Oneonta enters the week with a record of 4-6 (1-2 SUNYAC).
• The Red Dragons will face #10 Oswego on Tuesday before coming to Buffalo on Friday.
• Leading Oneonta on offense is Javen Flowers-Smith and Elijah Castillo both averaging double-digit points per game.
• Castillo also leads the team with 12 steals while Daniel Penubothula paces the Red Dragons defense with seven blocks.

 
Eyes On The Hawks

• New Paltz enters the week sitting 8-2 (2-1 SUNYAC) in the standings.
• The Hawks will host Cortland and then travel to Fredonia before coming to the Sports Arena on Saturday.
• Rylan Blondo has been one of the top players in the conference this year averaging 14.9 points per game with 33 assists and 18 steals.
• As a team, the Hawks lead the SUNYAC shooting 71.6% (126-176) from the free throw line.

 
The History

• Brockport holds a 43-24 series lead over Buffalo State.
• Following a 99-68 win last time out, the Golden Eagles have won six straight matchups.
• Buffalo State holds a 32-21 series lead over Oneonta; however, the Red Dragons have won each of the last eight matchups.
• The Bengals have a 37-18 record against New Paltz.
• The Hawks have won each of the last two matchups and six of the last eight.