ROCHESTER, NY – The Buffalo State men's basketball team fell, 76–47, to Springfield College in the University of Rochester Tournament consolation game.
GAME BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Springfield College – 76, Buffalo State – 47
LOCATION: Louis Alexander Palestra – Rochester, NY
RECORDS: Buffalo State: 1-2 (0-0 SUNYAC), Springfield College: 1-2 (0-0 NEWMAC)
INSIDE THE BENGAL BOX SCORE
- Wilmer Beard (New York, NY/Urban Assembly for Media Studies) and Alex Webb (Rochester, NY/University Preparatory) led the Bengals with seven points each.
- Hali Shabazz (Buffalo, NY/St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute) paced the Bengals with five rebounds, while Oryan DeJesus (Schenectady, NY/Mekeel Christian Academy) recorded a team-high three assists.
- As a team, the Bengals shot 25.9% from the floor and 65.4% from the free-throw line.
- Hali Shabazz was named to the University of Rochester All-Tournament Team for his performance throughout the weekend.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- After falling in their University of Rochester Tournament opener last night to the host Yellowjackets, the Bengals looked to close out the weekend on a high note in their consolation matchup against the Springfield College Pride.
- In the first half, the Pride controlled play with efficient shooting and tight defense, forcing the Bengals to battle from behind. A Bengals three-pointer briefly cut the deficit to single digits, but an 8–0 Pride run pushed the gap back to double figures. By halftime, the Bengals faced a sizable deficit and looked to spark a comeback after the break.
- In the second half, the Pride continued their strong play, extending their lead early and maintaining control throughout. A difficult shooting day hindered the Bengals' ability to close the gap, and the Pride held their advantage to defeat the Bengals in the consolation matchup.
FOR THE FOES
- Josh Hartley led the Pride with 10 points and a team-high eight rebounds.
- As a team, the Pride shot 44.8% from the field and 73.3% from the free-throw line.
UP NEXT
The Bengals will look to move past the tournament results as they return to the Sports Arena for their home debut, hosting Alfred State College next Tuesday, November 18
th, at 7:00 p.m.