Official Site of the Bulls · Jan 5, 2019
Bulls Roll Past Eastern Michigan 74-58 For MAC-Opening Win
YPSILANTI, MI – The University at Buffalo men's basketball team used a 12-0 first half run as they defeated Eastern Michigan 74-58 in the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams. The UB defense held Eastern Michigan to just 33.3% shooting as the Bulls improved to 13-1 on the season. It is the best start through 14 games since Buffalo won 14 straight to open the year in 1930-31.
Both teams started off slow as Eastern Michigan held a 15-11 lead midway through the opening half. However, the Bulls got a huge spark from senior Montell McRae as he scored 10 straight points during a 12-0 run, giving the Bulls a 23-15 lead and they never looked back.