CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Montell McRae and Jeremy Harris each scored 11 points as No. 25 Buffalo pulled away in the second half for a 62-53 win over Southern Illinois on Monday night.
Davonta Jordan had nine points and five assists for the Bulls (3-0). Buffalo entered the Top 25 for the first time in school history Monday following its 99-94 overtime win at West Virginia on Friday night.
CJ Massinburg added seven points and a team-high six rebounds for Buffalo. Massinburg had 43 points and 14 rebounds in the victory at West Virginia.