Bull Run · Mar 13, 2021
Buffalo overcomes midgame slump, prevails in overtime
Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports Buffalo controlled the game most of hte first half, Akron controlled the game most of the second half, but in overtime Buffalo was clutch as the Bulls earned their fifth trip to the MAC championship game in the last seven years.
At one point, late in the first half, Buffalo took a 10 point lead, Akron was able to chip away ending the half down only five to Buffalo.
The Bulls success was built on keeping the Zips cold from outside the arc. But in the second half Akron heated up and the Bulls shooting fell completely off the map. With that, despite some solid defense, Akron was able to flip the script and build up a 6 point lead with 10 minutes left.