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Four games into MAC play and Buffalo is at .500 with a 2-2 record. Looking back, it wouldn't take much for this team to be 4-0 in conference play but the past is the past. Last time around, this Bulls basketball team took down a struggling Central Michigan team without leading scorer Lamonte Bearden. This could happen again as they take on the Miami Redhawks tonight on the road. Miami is on a seven game losing streak and are having a tough time putting together the scoring necessary to win a lot of these games.
Quick Facts
Opponent: Miami (Not Florida)
Head Coach: John Cooper (41-70, 4th year with Miami (Not Florida))
Date/Time: 1/19/16, 7:00 PM
Home/Away: Away
Opponent's Mascot: A Red Hawk
Current Record: 6-11 (0-4 MAC)
2014-15 Season Record: 13-19 (8-10 MAC)
Postseason: Did not receive postseason bid
All-Time Series: Miami (Not FL) leads 22-14
Opponent's Roster and Stats
| Player | Position | Height | MIN | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | FT% | 3P% |
| Eric Washington | G | 5'10" | 32.2 | 15.8 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 0.464 | 0.833 | 0.429 |
| Geovonie McKnight | G | 6'3' | 32.4 | 12.9 | 4.1 | 2.3 | 0.421 | 0.75 | 0.154 |
| Jere Vucica | F | 6'9" | 13.8 | 6.8 | 3.5 | 0 | 0.469 | 0.625 | 0.167 |
| LJ Livingston | F | 6'10" | 19.6 | 6.1 | 4.3 | 0.1 | 0.661 | 0.625 | 0 |
| Rod Mills | F | 6'7" | 17.7 | 5.3 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.388 | 0.733 | 0.317 |
| Abdoulaye Harouna | G | 6'5" | 16.6 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.365 | 0.706 | 0.389 |
| Logan McLane | F | 6'9" | 12.2 | 4.2 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.393 | 0.667 | 0.438 |
| Chris Bryant | F | 6'8" | 14 | 4.2 | 3.3 | 0.1 | 0.49 | 0.739 | 0 |
| Zach McCormick | G | 6'2" | 15.6 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.323 | 0.615 | 0.214 |
| Willie Moore | G | 6'3" | 19 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 0.246 | 0.731 | 0.241 |
| Kalif Wright | F | 6'7" | 11.2 | 3 | 2 | 0.1 | 0.519 | 0.222 | 0 |
| Dion Wade | G | 6'6" | 12.8 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.228 | 0.75 | 0.214 |
| Totals | -- | 65 | 32 | 11 | 0.411 | 0.732 | 0.309 |
Miami has struggled this season, primarily as of late. They play deep as there are only two guys who seem to score a lot. Eric Washington is the guy UB will have to worry about. Last year he gave us a lot of trouble and scored 17 when he came to Alumni. They shoot the ball ok except from three. UB is really doing well at perimeter defense and held a Central Michigan team who thrives from the three point line to 25%. That means if all goes right, Miami shouldn't be a problem from beyond the arc.
Notable Opponents
- Lost to Xavier
- Won against UCF (Danny White's new home)
- Lost by a point to a good Dayton team
Can We Win?
If there's a road game to steal during MAC play, it's this one. Miami is the bottom feeder of the MAC in this one and if UB doesn't win, I will be surprised.