- Matchup: Buffalo Bulls vs. Ohio Bobcats
- Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Venue: Convocation Center, Athens, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Ohio Bobcats (9-7) will host the Buffalo Bulls (13-2) at the Convocation Center.
In their latest outing, the Buffalo Bulls emerged victorious against Ball State with a score of 85-72. The Bulls showcased an impressive shooting performance, hitting 56.9% of their field goal attempts (29 out of 51) and connecting on 10 of 22 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, Buffalo was exceptional, converting 17 of 18 attempts for a stellar 94.4%. They secured a total of 28 rebounds, including 8 on the offensive boards, and dished out 19 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and recording 9 steals. Defensively, Buffalo held Ball State to a 40.0% shooting rate (22 of 55), while Ball State accumulated 15 assists and 11 steals. On the boards, Ball State grabbed 23 rebounds (8 offensive, 15 defensive) but did not record any blocks. They shot 82.6% from the charity stripe, making 19 of 23, and hit 9 out of 25 three-pointers. The foul count stood at 14 for Buffalo compared to 15 for Ball State.
Ryan Sabol had a standout game, tallying 22 points on 6 of 10 shooting. He played for 34 minutes, collected 4 rebounds, and distributed 5 assists, boasting a field goal percentage of 60.0%.
Buffalo enters the game with a strong 13-2 record this season. Averaging 79.9 points per game (ranked 127th in NCAA), they hold a shooting percentage of 48.8%. The Bulls excel from beyond the arc, hitting 39.5% of their three-point attempts (143 of 362) and converting 74.9% from the free-throw line. Buffalo collects 32.5 rebounds per game and has tallied 214 assists this season, placing them 215th in Division 1 assists. They commit an average of 10.3 turnovers and 16.1 personal fouls each game.
On defense, the Bulls force an average of 11.7 turnovers per game and draw 18.7 fouls from their opponents. They allow 32.0% shooting from three-point range and are ranked 112th nationally in points allowed per game (70.5). Buffalo allows a field goal shooting percentage of 43.8% (370 of 845) and an average of 31.4 rebounds per game. They rank 255th in the nation for assists given up, having allowed 220 thus far this season.
In their previous game, the Ohio Bobcats secured an 86-83 victory against UMass. Defensively, they permitted UMass to grab 33 rebounds (8 offensive). Ohio shot 38.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 21 attempts, and finished 13 of 17 (76.5%) from the free-throw line. UMass connected on 31 of 65 attempts from the field for a shooting percentage of 47.7%. Ohio, on the other hand, converted 30 of 58 shots for a 51.7% field goal percentage and sank 12 of 28 three-pointers (42.9%). They converted 14 of 21 free-throw attempts, going 66.7%. UMass committed 19 fouls, leading to 21 free-throw attempts for Ohio, who also recorded 12 turnovers and 11 steals while collecting 26 total rebounds (23 defensive, 3 offensive).
Javan Simmons made an impact on the game, scoring 20 points on 9 out of 13 shooting (69.2%) and adding 5 rebounds, while also providing 2 assists over 31 minutes of play.
The Bobcats currently hold a 9-7 record this season. Offensively, they shoot 46.7% from the field, ranking 114th in the nation. Ohio has accumulated 1,236 points this season, averaging 77.3 per game, and collects 34.8 rebounds per game. They record 14.2 assists per contest, ranking 203rd in college, and average 12.1 turnovers per game. Additionally, Ohio commits 16.8 fouls per game and shoots 67.0% from the charity stripe.
On the defensive end, the Bobcats rank 241st in points per game allowed (75.6). They force an average of 13.3 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 44.4% from the field (ranked 238th in D-1). Ohio’s defense concedes 34.6% from three-point range (124 of 358) and allows opponents to shoot 72.8% from the free-throw line. They surrender an average of 13.6 assists and 36.4 rebounds per game, ranking 211th and 275th in the nation, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Ohio
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