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Men's Basketball

Men's Basketball Ready For Final Home Weekend Of The Season

BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State men's basketball team returns home for the final time this season as they are set to host the Plattsburgh Cardinals on Friday at 7:30 pm. and the Potsdam Bears on Saturday at 4:00 pm.
 
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Breaking Down The Bengals
  • Buffalo State holds a record of 0-21 (0-14 SUNYAC) on the year.
  • Last time out, the Bengals fell short in a close battle with New Paltz with a final score of 74-66.
  • Nigel Burch (Sicklerville, NJ/Timber Creek) and Maley McCurty (Syracuse, NY/Nottingham) continue to have strong debut seasons for the Bengals as they lead the team in points per game, rebounds, steals, and blocks.
  • Brendyn Cheng (Huntington, NY/Commack) has dished out 44 assists to lead the Bengals.
  • Saturday's matchup with Potsdam will be Senior Day as the team will recognize Jaiden Allen (Marlboro, NY/Marlboro) pregame.
 
Concern With The Cardinals
  • The Cardinals make the trip to Buffalo with a record of 10-11 (7-7 SUNYAC).
  • Last time out, the Cardinals fell 69-56 in a matchup with Cortland.
  • Kevin Tabb has led Plattsburgh on offense all season averaging nearly 16 points per game while also leading the team with 50 steals on defense.
  • Dylan Trombley has had a strong season on the boards with 112 total rebounds.
 
Pondering Potsdam
  • The Bears have a record of 3-19 (2-12 SUNYAC) in the standings.
  • Last time out, the Bears suffered a loss to #5 Oswego State.
  • Colton Huestis leads the Bears averaging over 13 points per game.
  • Issac Oduro Jr. leads the team with 61 assists while Kawar Singh has been dominant on the boards with 143 total rebounds.
 
The History
  • Plattsburgh holds a narrow 29-27 series lead over Buffalo State and have won four consecutive matchups.
  • Buffalo State leads the series over Potsdam with a record of 34-23 despite the Bears seven game win streak against the Bengals.
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Players Mentioned

Jaiden Allen

#11 Jaiden Allen

G
5' 10"
Senior
Nigel Burch

#15 Nigel Burch

G/F
6' 3"
Sophomore
Brendyn Cheng

#13 Brendyn Cheng

G
5' 10"
Sophomore
Maley McCurty

#30 Maley McCurty

C/F
6' 8"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Jaiden Allen

#11 Jaiden Allen

5' 10"
Senior
G
Nigel Burch

#15 Nigel Burch

6' 3"
Sophomore
G/F
Brendyn Cheng

#13 Brendyn Cheng

5' 10"
Sophomore
G
Maley McCurty

#30 Maley McCurty

6' 8"
Freshman
C/F