The 'routes' to victory
It's no secret that the strength of the football team is its ground-and-pound running game led by arguably the best running back in the Mid-American Conference, soon-to-be senior Branden Oliver.
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It's no secret that the strength of the football team is its ground-and-pound running game led by arguably the best running back in the Mid-American Conference, soon-to-be senior Branden Oliver.
The NCAA Tournament has narrowed its field down to 16 teams, 'The Sweet 16.' Teams are now just four wins away from calling themselves National Champions. But out of the 16 teams remaining, how many actually have a chance at winning the title? I say four.
The men's basketball team entered this season a year removed from one of the best seasons the program has ever produced.
In his short tenure at UB, Athletic Director Danny White has made two highly debatable, unpopular decisions - extending the contract of football head coach Jeff Quinn and terminating the contract of men's basketball head coach Reggie Witherspoon. The latter drew even more controversy.
I am a die-hard Syracuse Orange basketball fan. I was born and raised in 'Cuse and am proud to say one of the happiest moment of my life was in sixth grade (2003) when the Orange won the National Championship.
The men's basketball team has faced the toughest competition the Mid-American Conference has to offer in its past two games.
The New York Knicks have been in a free fall over the last 10 weeks. Though they once held the reins as the top team in the Eastern Conference, they have now become a seemingly mediocre team.
The men's basketball team appeared to be on its way to its first-ever victory in Kent State's MAC Center.
The softball team traveled to Louisville, Ky., this weekend for the second of its five tournaments to open the season - Buffalo's first home game isn't until March 27.
The women's basketball team has failed to score more than 57 points in each of its five losses in Mid-American Conference play this season. The Bulls have notched at least 60 in each of their six victories.
There are two things an onlooker notices from senior guard Tony Watson during shooting drills at the end of the men's basketball team's practice:
Last year, the Bulls finished second in fielding percentage in the Mid-American Conference. This year, they look to improve on that statistic with an experienced infield.
With Valentine's Day approaching, the men's basketball athletes will be spending their time with each other rather than their sweethearts back in Buffalo.
Saturday marked one of the most entertaining, tumultuous days in college basketball history. There were half-court buzzer-beaters and a five-overtime barnburner to conclude the day. The streak of the No. 1 team in the country going down continued.
The men's basketball team went to Michigan twice last week and lost by a combined 30 points. Midway through the Mid-American Conference schedule, desperation is brewing for a team that was one of the best in the conference last season. On Saturday, the Bulls (9-15, 4-6 MAC) outlasted Northern Illinois (5-17, 3-7 MAC), 59-54. The Huskies went on a 7-0 run with 4:27 left and had a chance to tie the game with a 3-pointer in the final minute, but the shot clanked off the rim, resulting in the Bulls coasting to victory. "We knew they were a gritty, grind-it-out team and they were that way today," said head coach Reggie Witherspoon. "They were going to force us to grind with them and it's good to be on the winning side." The Bulls struggled offensively but accrued 17 of their points off turnovers and second-chance points. Three Bulls players eclipsed double digits, including junior forward Javon McCrea, who had 16 points to go along with six rebounds and four assists. McCrea helped jumpstart the Bulls' offense in the second half, going on a 6-0 run by himself. "It was a very well-played ball game on both sides of the floor," said Northern Illinois head coach Mark Montgomery. "McCrea was definitely the difference, hitting a 360 shot to start the second half. They're a good team and you can see they are getting better." Senior guard Tony Watson has played at least 37 minutes in each of the Bulls' last six games and didn't sub out for one second on Saturday. Watson added 14 points and will continue his consistent minutes due to news that that junior guard Jarod Oldham will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. "I'm definitely [feeling it]. I'm with the trainer everyday," Watson said. "The coaches have a great system in place. We are drinking a lot of protein shakes and getting a lot of rest. Junior forward Auraum Nuiriankh scored 10 points (2 for 9 from the field) and snatched 10 rebounds for his third double-double of the season. Nuiriankh's most vital rebound came on the Huskies potential game-tying 3-pointer with 22 seconds left in regulation. "When he can get you extra effort on a night when he's not shooting well, there's a chance he might be growing in the right direction," Witherspoon said about Nuiriankh's development this season. In two losses to Eastern and Western Michigan, the Bulls were out-rebounded by a total of 14 rebounds. At halftime, Northern Illinois had the rebounding advantage, but Buffalo turned things around and finished with a 34-30 advantage. "We got outrebounded the last two games," Witherspoon said. "I don't remember the last time we got outrebounded two games in a row. It's something we pride ourselves on." The Bulls will remain at home as Toledo (10-10, 6-3 MAC) comes to Buffalo on Wednesday. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. Email: sports@ubspectrum.com
The youthful men's basketball team has experienced many different scenarios this season, but a new one was on the horizon on Wednesday night.
With the NFL season coming to a close, fans must endure an offseason full of rumors and speculation directed toward free agency, trades and the draft. But the growing discussion surrounding concussions and the post-football careers of the league's former players is likely to monopolize ESPN's coverage over the next few months.
MVP: Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder: You can't go wrong with either selection of the top two choices here, but Durant is having one of the best statistical seasons of all time. He is on pace to be the first player in history to average at least 50 percent shooting from the field, 40 percent from three, 90 percent from the foul line and lead the league in scoring. Not to mention he is averaging the most assists per game of his entire career.
Two players recorded career-high point totals, five scored in double figures and the men's basketball team amassed the most points of its season on Wednesday night.
It took sophomore forward Will Regan, a transfer from the University of Virginia, a few games to string together a good performance in the Mid-American Conference. In Wednesday night's battle with Ball State (7-10, 1-4 MAC), he finally found his comfort zone.