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Buffalo Welcomes Williamson and Kent State for Exciting Matchup

The upcoming basketball matchup between the Kent State Golden Flashes and the Buffalo Bulls promises to be an exciting encounter. Both teams are performing well in the Mid-American Conference (MAC), each holding a record of 3-1 in the league.

Matchup Details

Scheduled for Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. EST in Buffalo, New York, this is the first meeting of the season for the two teams within conference play. The game features a close expected outcome, with the BETMGM sportsbook favoring Kent State by 1.5 points and an over/under set at 163.5.

Team Records

  • Kent State: 12-4 overall, 3-1 MAC
  • Buffalo: 13-3 overall, 3-1 MAC

Recent Performances

Kent State is coming off a tight game, losing 87-85 to Central Michigan despite Jahari Williamson’s impressive 23 points. The Golden Flashes have displayed offensive strength, averaging 90.6 points per game this season, which ranks them third in the MAC.

Buffalo has played effectively at home with a record of 6-1. The Bulls average 79.9 points per game and have a scoring margin of 8.1 points over their opponents.

Scoring and Shooting Statistics

Buffalo’s three-point shooting is noteworthy. The team averages 9.4 made three-pointers per game, just below Kent State’s defensive average of 10.0 per game. Conversely, Kent State makes 10.6 three-pointers per game, exceeding Buffalo’s allowance of 7.9.

Top Performers

  • Buffalo’s Daniel Freitag: 19.5 points per game
  • Buffalo’s Ryan Sabol: 18.2 points over the last 10 games
  • Kent State’s Delrecco Gillespie: 19.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 1.8 blocks
  • Kent State’s Morgan Safford: 12.5 points over the last 10 games

Last 10 Games Summary

Team Record Points Per Game Rebounds Per Game Assists Per Game
Bulls 7-3 79.2 29.3 14.0
Golden Flashes 7-3 88.6 35.5 18.3

With both teams showcasing strong performances in recent games, fans can anticipate a high-scoring and competitive contest. The Buffalo Bulls will seek to leverage their home advantage while the Kent State Golden Flashes aim to maintain their offensive prowess.

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