Turnovers became a problem for Buffalo (1-1, 0-0 MAC) on Saturday night when the Bulls turned it over 30 times in an 86-62 defeat to Youngstown State (2-0, 0-0 Horizon) at the Beeghly Center.
'Despite outrebounding and outshooting the Penguins, Buffalo struggled to maintain possession.' The Penguins came away with 16 steals while Buffalo could only get five.
'The Penguins capitalized on Buffalo's mistakes, scoring 32 points off turnovers and adding 26 fast-break points. Buffalo forced just 10 turnovers.'
When it came to rebounding, however, it was a completely different story. 'Buffalo controlled the glass, outrebounding Youngstown States 43-30. Sophomore Meg Lucas led the Bulls with 16 rebounds and 15 points, recording a double-double.'
'Buffalo also held a slight shooting advantage, converting 44% of its field-goal attempts and 36.4% of its 3-pointers. Youngstown State shot 43.2% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc.'
'Despite those advantages, Buffalo couldn't keep pace in the second half. Youngstown State entered halftime with a 39-38 lead before outsourcing the Bulls 47-24 over the final two quarters.'
The third quarter in particular caused a lot of trouble for the Bulls as they managed to put up 12 points compared to 25 from Youngstown State. 'The Penguins maintained control in the fourth quarter, outscoring Buffalo 22-12 to secure the 24-point victory.'
'Sophomore Asia Wilson led Buffalo with 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.' Lucas also put in another double-double with 15 points and 16 rebounds.
Starting the season with 1-1, Buffalo will get a chance to regroup back at home against Sacramento State at 6 p.m. Nov. 12 in Broadview Arena. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.
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