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Men's Basketball

Men's Basketball Heads To Alfred State For Non-Conference Action

BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State men's basketball team takes the trip down to Alfred State tonight for a non-conference battle with the Pioneers. Buffalo State will look to get back in the win column after a loss to #12 Oswego State on Saturday. Tip-off is set for 7:00 pm.
 
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Breaking Down The Bengals:
  • Buffalo State enters today with a record of 1-5 (0-3 SUNYAC) on the year.
  • Robert Richards (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville South) leads the Bengals averaging almost 11 pts./game.
  • Mally Peaker (New York, NY/University Prep) has been strong underneath as he as tallied 35 rebounds and 12 blocks.
  • His 12 blocks are good for the second best mark in the SUNYAC.
  • Jaiden Allen (Marlboro, NY/Marlboro) has been solid on defense as he has snagged 13 steals.
 
Assessing Alfred State:
  • Alfred State comes into play today with a 3-5 record on the year.
  • The Pioneers have suffered back-to-back losses to Geneseo and Hamilton.
  • Paris Jamison leads the Pioneers offense averaging just over 15 pts./game.
  • Cody Schneider has grabbed 69 total rebounds, 20 blocks, and 14 steals.
  • As a team, Alfred State is being outshot at a 530-488 margin.
 
History:
  • All-time, Buffalo State is 1-0 against Alfred State.
  • The lone win came back in 2018 when the Bengals beat the Pioneers 98-93.
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Players Mentioned

Jaiden Allen

#5 Jaiden Allen

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5' 10"
Junior
Mally Peaker

#23 Mally Peaker

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6' 5"
Freshman
Robert Richards

#14 Robert Richards

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6' 3"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Jaiden Allen

#5 Jaiden Allen

5' 10"
Junior
G
Mally Peaker

#23 Mally Peaker

6' 5"
Freshman
F
Robert Richards

#14 Robert Richards

6' 3"
Junior
G