Initial reactions from the University at Buffalo's non-conference win over the Drexel Dragons. By Paul Gotham Shaking off the rust Nine days between games has a way of disrupting a team's rhythm. UB responded to the challenge scoring a combined 30 points in the paint and at the free throw line in the first half. UB took a six-point edge into the locker room with Xavier … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: UB 80 Drexel 70
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Bulls, Bonnies and a night at Reilly
By Paul Gotham The Big 4 doesn't have a championship. If it did, the winner of Wednesday night's meeting at the Reilly Center would serve the purpose. Bobby Hurley's University at Buffalo Bulls and Mark Schmidt's St. Bonaventure Bonnies, coming off convincing wins Saturday at the Big 4 Classic doubleheader, will do battle on Bob Lanier Court. This series lacks the … [Read more...] about Bulls, Bonnies and a night at Reilly
Bearden’s career day is sign of things to come
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- All he wanted to do was take what the defense gave him. He accomplished that and then some. UB's freshman guard Lamonte Bearden entered Saturday's game with a career high of eight points. He nearly tripled that in the Bulls 72-57 victory over Canisius. "I knew he was capable of having this type of scoring game," said UB head coach … [Read more...] about Bearden’s career day is sign of things to come
Moss, UB outlast South Dakota State in opener
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- It took a career night, a savvy late play and a video review, but Bobby Hurley's University of Buffalo Bulls grabbed an opening night victory. Justin Moss notched a career highs in points and rebounds as UB outlasted the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 69-67 at Alumni Arena. Moss poured in a game-high 25 points … [Read more...] about Moss, UB outlast South Dakota State in opener
Hurley’s Bulls will keep ’em guessing
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. – Bobby Hurley is relying on unpredictability. The second-year coach of the UB Bulls has not lost his way, but opponents might want to take note. Those scouting reports from the last four years? Find the nearest recycling bin. Drag them to the upper left corner of the screen. They are of no use going forward. Hurley and his Bulls have … [Read more...] about Hurley’s Bulls will keep ’em guessing