By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Xavier Ford poured in a career-high 25 as the University of Buffalo Bulls easily defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes, 80-55 in Mid-American Conference action at Alumni Arena, Friday night. Ford connected on 9 of 14 from the floor including 3 of 6 behind the arc. "I knew it was a big game coming in," Ford said. "Obviously, they're a … [Read more...] about Ford, UB spank Kent State
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UB’s Bulls scratching at the surface
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- The message was clear. On a night where his team brushed aside rust from the final exams layoff and notched a double-digit victory over the Drexel Dragons, UB's Bobby Hurley wanted to talk about what the future holds for his team. The Bulls led for nearly 38 minutes, handed out a season-high 19 assists. Five players netted double figures. … [Read more...] about UB’s Bulls scratching at the surface
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
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