- Matchup: Central Michigan Chippewas vs Buffalo Bulls
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Venue: Alumni Arena, Buffalo, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Buffalo Bulls (16-12) will be competing against the Central Michigan Chippewas (9-19) at Alumni Arena this Saturday.
In their previous matchup, the Central Michigan Chippewas faced Kent State, suffering a narrow defeat with a score of 83-81. Central Michigan recorded a shooting percentage of 50.9%, making 27 of 53 field goal attempts and hitting 12 out of 25 three-point shots. From the free-throw line, they converted 15 of 22 shots, yielding a 68.2% success rate. On the boards, the Chippewas gathered 24 rebounds, with 8 being on the offensive end. Additionally, they provided 15 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and achieved 8 steals. Defensively, Central Michigan permitted Kent State to shoot 48.1% from the field, allowing 26 baskets out of 54 attempts. Kent State recorded 16 assists and 7 steals, securing a total of 30 rebounds (10 on offense and 20 on defense) without any blocks. Kent State excelled at free-throw shooting, hitting 78.6% by converting 22 of 28 attempts, and made 9 of 24 shots from downtown. The personal foul count included 22 for the Chippewas compared to 18 for Kent State.
Phat Phat Brooks significantly contributed to the game, boasting a shooting performance of 85.7% and recording 7 assists. He played 31 minutes, grabbed 5 rebounds, and ended the game with 20 points from 6 of 7 shooting.
Entering this clash with a 9-19 record, Central Michigan racks up an average of 73.8 points per game, placing them 242nd nationally, with a field goal percentage of 46.7%. The Chippewas excel at a 32.5% rate on three-pointers (179 out of 550) and maintain a free-throw percentage of 70.0%. Averaging 32.8 boards per game, the squad has accumulated 421 assists this season, ranking 129th in Division I basketball. They average 12.5 turnovers and commit about 18.1 fouls per contest.
Defensively, Central Michigan forces an average of 12.4 turnovers while drawing 17.0 fouls per game. They allow 34.1% shooting on three-pointers and rank 260th in Division I basketball, surrendering an average of 76.9 points per game. Opposing teams are shooting 45.8% against the Chippewas (745 of 1,626), while they allow 35.7 rebounds per contest. Central Michigan ranks 299th nationally for assists given up, with 430 so far this season.
In their last outing, the Buffalo Bulls faced a loss against Akron, finishing 99-85. Buffalo struggled defensively, allowing Akron to collect 34 rebounds (6 offensive). The Bulls shot 42.9% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 21 attempts, and excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 26 of 29 shots (89.7%). Akron shot 32 of 58 from the field, finishing with 55.2%. Buffalo’s shooting performance tallied 25 of 68 field goals, equating to 36.8%. They made 9 out of 33 three-pointers (27.3%) and finished strong at the free-throw line with 26 successful attempts for a 78.8% rate. Akron committed 21 fouls, leading to 33 free-throw opportunities for Buffalo. They also turned the ball over 14 times and recorded 9 steals, gathering a total of 33 rebounds (19 defensive and 14 offensive).
Ryan Sabol was a standout for the Bulls, scoring 28 points in 36 minutes, but did not manage any assists. He converted 9 of 20 attempts for a shooting efficiency of 45.0% and grabbed 9 rebounds.
Buffalo’s record stands at 16-12 this season. They average 16.3 personal fouls per game and maintain a free-throw percentage of 74.2%. The Bulls dish out 14.6 assists per game (ranking 129th in the nation) and commit about 11.0 turnovers per contest. Accumulating 2,207 points so far (78.8 per game), they bring down an average of 32.0 rebounds. As an attacking unit, they are shooting at 47.1%, positioning them 70th across college basketball.
Defensively, the Bulls rank 240th in points allowed per game with an average of 75.9. They create 12.3 turnovers for their opponents and allow a field goal percentage of 47.1% (ranked 323rd in D-1). Opponents shoot 34.6% on three-pointers (237 of 684) and succeed at the free-throw line 73.3% of the time. They allow 15.9 assists and 33.3 rebounds per game, ranking 329th and 109th, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Buffalo
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