- Matchup: Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Buffalo Bulls
- Event Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Venue: Alumni Arena, Buffalo, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Tuesday, Alumni Arena will host the contest between the Buffalo Bulls (16-12) and the Eastern Michigan Eagles (10-19).
In their previous matchup, the Eastern Michigan Eagles faced Miami and suffered a setback, ending the game at 74-64. Both teams had 16 fouls, and the Eagles struggled from the three-point line, hitting only 5 of 28 attempts. Miami managed a free throw percentage of 68.4%, with 13 successful shots out of 19 attempts. The Eagles lost the rebounding battle, allowing Miami to grab 40 boards (9 offensive, 31 defensive) without any blocks. However, Eastern Michigan recorded 12 assists and forced 4 turnovers with 3 steals. On the rebounding front, they gathered 37, with 8 offensive rebounds. At the charity stripe, the Eagles converted 15 of 23 for a 65.2% success rate. Overall, they finished with a field goal percentage of 34.4% (21 of 61) and nailed 7 of 22 three-point attempts.
Gregory Lawson was a standout player in this match, scoring 29 points with a shooting rate of 40.9% (9 of 22 attempts) and securing 3 rebounds across 35 minutes of play.
This season, Eastern Michigan enters with a record of 10-19. Their average turnovers per game stand at 12.0, while they commit 18.0 fouls on average. The team rebounds at a rate of 35.6 per game and has recorded 373 assists this season, ranking 256th nationwide. The Eagles’ three-point shooting stands at 32.9% (181 of 550), and they have a 72.5% free throw success rate. They score an average of 70.9 points per game, ranking them 294th in the country, while field goal shooting stands at 44.5%.
On defense, the Eagles force an average of 11.2 turnovers per game and commit 16.1 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 32.2% from beyond the arc, ranking 173rd in D-1 for points allowed per game (73.4). Their defense permits a shooting percentage of 44.3% (755 of 1,706) and a total of 35.5 rebounds per game, ranking 193rd nationally in assists allowed (387 this season).
In their last game, the Buffalo Bulls faced defeat against Central Michigan, finishing at 75-70. Buffalo allowed Central Michigan to secure 37 rebounds overall (12 offensive ones). The Bulls made 40.9% of their three-point attempts (9 of 22) and converted 14 of 17 free throws (82.4%). Central Michigan managed a shooting percentage of 47.3% (26 of 55) against the Bulls. Buffalo shot 47.5% overall, hitting 28 of 59 field goals and 34.8% from three (8 of 23). They made 6 of their free throw attempts, ending the game with a 66.7% free throw success rate. The Bulls forced Central Michigan into 7 turnovers while recording 10 steals. They collected a total of 21 rebounds, which incorporated 15 defensive and 6 offensive boards.
Ryan Sabol played a pivotal role for Buffalo, netting 17 points on 6 of 17 shooting for a 35.3% success rate, and pulled down 4 rebounds during his 40 minutes on the floor while dishing out 3 assists.
Buffalo has achieved a record of 16-12 this season. Offensively, the Bulls shoot 47.1% from the field, placing them 70th in the nation. This season, they have amassed 2,207 points (average of 78.8 per game) while securing 32.0 rebounds per game. They dish out assists at a rate of 14.6 per game (129th nationally) and average 11.0 turnovers. The team commits 16.3 personal fouls per game and boasts a free throw accuracy of 74.2%.
On defense, Buffalo concedes 34.6% from three-point territory (237 of 684) and allows opponents to convert 73.3% of their free throw attempts. They permit an average of 15.9 assists and 33.3 rebounds per contest, ranking 329th and 108th in the country. Buffalo’s defense ranks 239th in points per game allowed with 75.9. They generate 12.3 turnovers per game while permitting teams to shoot 47.1% overall (323rd nationwide).
Who will secure the win in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Buffalo
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