By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- Tarik Phillip sealed victory with a late three-pointer as West Virginia Mountaineers defeated the Buffalo Bulls, 68-62 to advance in the 2015 NCAA Tournament. Phillip proved to be an unlikely hero as he connected from behind the arc for just the fifth time on the season when teammate Juwan Staten led him for an open look. "The previous … [Read more...] about Comeback falls short; West Virginia downs UB
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Hurley and Bulls prepare for West Virginia
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- Bobby Hurley has spent his lifetime around basketball courts. The Jersey City native played for his hall-of-fame father, Bob Hurley, Sr. at Saint Anthony's High School before attending Duke University. The NCAA's all-time assist leader eventually earned a first round pick in the NBA draft before he served as an assistant under his brother, … [Read more...] about Hurley and Bulls prepare for West Virginia
Evans delivers on promise; UB goes dancing
By JOHNATHAN SNYDER Originally published on Western New York Big 4 Talk CLEVELAND, OH – A month ago, Shannon Evans promised Buffalo that his University at Buffalo Bulls would be on top at the end of the season. A sophomore, who wears his emotions on his sleeve and went out on a limb in the midst of a three-game losing streak, has made good on his promise. The Bulls … [Read more...] about Evans delivers on promise; UB goes dancing
Williams, Toledo shoot past UB
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Jonathan Williams led a long-range attack as the University of Toledo Rockets outlasted the University of Buffalo, the State University of New York Bulls, 92-88 in Mid-American Conference action at Alumni Arena, Tuesday night. Williams connected on 5 of 6 three-point attempts in the second half as Toledo erased a five-point … [Read more...] about Williams, Toledo shoot past UB
Ford, UB spank Kent State
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