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Buffalo's Jayvon Graves, center, heads to the basket as Texas Tech's Norense Odiase (32) and Tariq Owens defend during the second half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. Texas Tech won 78-58. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Culver, stifling defense, lift Texas Tech over Buffalo 78-58

By John Tranchina Mar. 24, 2019 09:31 PM EDT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Texas Tech's dominant defense earned the Red Raiders a second

Buffalo's Nick Perkins (33) fouls Texas Tech's Tariq Owens as he puts up a shot during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Alabama Bracket - Second Round - Game 2 (win) at Alabama Bracket - Second Round - Game 1 (win) 3/26/2019

Mar. 24, 2019 07:16 PM EDT

Oregon forward Louis King celebrates after scoring against UC Irvine during the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
NCAA Latest: Oregon tops UC Irvine for last spot in Sweet 16

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2019 12:07 PM EDT
The Latest on the second round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) heads to the basket past Northern Kentucky's Dantez Walton (32) during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. Texas Tech won 72-57. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Texas Tech-Buffalo gives high-octane guard matchup in NCAAs

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 23, 2019 05:22 PM EDT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — If you're all about big-time scoring guards in the NCAA

Buffalo's Montell McRae (1) and Arizona State's Zylan Cheatham (45) battle for a rebound during the first half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Looking dangerous, No. 6 seed Buffalo breezes past ASU

By John Tranchina Mar. 22, 2019 07:07 PM EDT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Looking like a No. 6 seed no one wants to play, high-scoring

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) flexes after a basket against North Dakota State in a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Columbia, S.C., Friday, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
NCAA Latest: Buckeyes, Hokies close 1st round with wins

By The Associated Press Mar. 22, 2019 12:17 PM EDT
The Latest on the first round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Florida's Andrew Nembhard, right, is defended by Nevada's Cody Martin (11) during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Villanova Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/24/2019

Mar. 21, 2019 09:21 PM EDT

Buffalo's Jeremy Harris (2) celebrates after hitting a 3-point shot during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Bowling Green for the Mid-American Conference men's tournament title Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Cleveland. Buffalo won 87-73. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Bowling Green Falcons at Buffalo Bulls 3/16/2019

Mar. 16, 2019 10:11 PM EDT

Bowling Green's Antwon Lillard (11) and Buffalo's Jeremy Harris (2) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball championship game of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Raging Bulls: Buffalo wins fourth MAC title in 5 years

By Tom Withers Mar. 16, 2019 09:59 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Not a coaching change. Not new players. Not any MAC team has been

Buffalo's Nick Perkins (33) looks to pass against Central Michigan's Shawn Roundtree (2) and Dallas Morgan (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
American Athletic - First Round - Game 4 (win) at Temple Owls 3/15/2019

Mar. 16, 2019 12:32 AM EDT

Central Michigan's Kevin McKay (20) grabs a rebound ahead of Buffalo's CJ Massinburg (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Central Michigan Chippewas at Buffalo Bulls 3/15/2019

Mar. 15, 2019 08:13 PM EDT

Buffalo forward Montell McRae (1) drives against Bowling Green forward Jeffrey Uju (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, March 8, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
No. 19 Buffalo beats Bowling Green in regular-season finale

By John Wawrow Mar. 08, 2019 08:19 PM EST
AMHERST, N.Y. (AP) — Nick Perkins recalled arriving at Buffalo as what he referred to

Buffalo guard Dontay Caruthers (22) goes up against Bowling Green guard Justin Yurner (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, March 8, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Bowling Green Falcons at Buffalo Bulls 3/8/2019

Mar. 08, 2019 06:57 PM EST

FILE - In this Tuesday, March 5, 2019, file photo, Buffalo guard CJ Massinburg reacts after making a 3-point shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio in Athens, Ohio. On Friday, Massinburg will join four fellow seniors in playing their final home game, while appreciating how he played a significant role in spending the past four years placing Buffalo firmly on the map. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Seniors play key role in putting No. 19 Buffalo on the map

By John Wawrow Mar. 07, 2019 04:59 PM EST
AMHERST, N.Y. (AP) — Growing up in Dallas, CJ Massinburg never heard of Buffalo,

Buffalo guard CJ Massinburg, right, watches after a 3point shot attempt against Ohio guard Antonio Cowart Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Athens, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
No. 19 Buffalo captures MAC title with 82-79 win over Ohio

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 05, 2019 09:10 PM EST
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — After Buffalo bombed Ohio with 3-pointers last month, the No. 19

Ohio forward Ben Vander Plas pulls in a rebound next to Buffalo forward Montel McRae during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Athens, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Wisconsin Badgers at Ohio State Buckeyes 3/7/2019

Mar. 05, 2019 08:02 PM EST

Saint Mary's guard Jordan Ford (3) shoots in front of Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Saturday, March 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
College coaches look for agile big men in recruiting

By John Marshall Mar. 04, 2019 02:10 AM EST
Coaches used to walk into a gym, see a big guy dominating the paint and want to

Buffalo guard CJ Massinburg (5) drives to the basket against Miami (Ohio) forward Dalonte Brown (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, March 1, 2019, in Oxford, Ohio. Buffalo won 77-69. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
No. 21 Buffalo beat Miami (OH) 77-69 for share of MAC title

By Joe Kay Mar. 01, 2019 10:18 PM EST
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Buffalo was up by 18 points before the first media timeout,

Buffalo forward Montell McRae (1) reaches for the ball against Akron during the first half of an NCAA college Basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Massinburg leads No. 21 Buffalo to 77-64 win over Akron

By John Wawrow Feb. 26, 2019 09:14 PM EST
AMHERST, N.Y. (AP) — It's been so long, senior guard CJ Massinburg can't remember the

Buffalo forward Nick Perkins (33) shoots over Kent State guard Anthony Roberts (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Perkins leads No. 25 Buffalo to 80-57 win over Kent State

By John Wawrow Feb. 22, 2019 09:09 PM EST
AMHERST, N.Y. (AP) — Having played Buffalo toe-to-toe in Kent State's last meeting,