ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Buffalo Defeats Miami-Ohio 86-84
Buffalo got 23 points and 17 rebounds from Josh Mballa en route to a 86-84 victory over Miami-Ohio on Tuesday at John D. Millett Hall.
Bettors who backed Buffalo were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -5.5.
Jeenathan Williams had 17 points for Buffalo and Ronaldo Segu chipped in with 16 points. Ronaldo Segu had 9 assists for them, while Josh Mballa was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 17 boards.
Miami-Ohio got 22 points from Dae Dae Grant in a losing cause and another 22 points from Mekhi Lairy. Dae Dae Grant contributed 5 assists for them, while Kamari Williams had 12 rebounds.
Buffalo was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Buffalo won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-40.
Buffalo heads into a battle against Northern Illinois. Miami-Ohio, meanwhile, will have their next action against Central Michigan.