B-Zone College Basketball Update

On Saturday, Syracuse, Buffalo, and St. Bonaventure were all in action.

Saturday Games

#4 Syracuse 61, Seton Hall 56- Balanced scoring lead Syracuse to the 5 point win over Seton Hall despite getting out-rebounded 43-30 for the game. Brandon Triche and Kris Joseph both lead the Cuse in scoring with 15 points apiece. Rick Jackson grabbed 14 rebounds for the game. For Seton Hall, Herb Pope and Jeff Robinson had huge games for Seton Hall. The duo combined for 31 points and 34 rebounds.

With the win, Syracuse moves to 16-0 (3-0) and next plays January 12th at St. John's.

Bowling Green 74, Buffalo 71 (2OT)- Javon McCrea's 18 points (9-11 on field goal attempts) off the bench wasn't enough to propel UB to victory in their first conference game of the season. The Bulls starters had an awful game shooting going a combined 14-47 from the field. A'uston Calhoun had a great game for Bowling Green coming off the bench scoring 20 points for the Falcons.

With the loss, UB falls to 8-5 (0-1) and next plays January 13th at Miami(ohio)

Charlotte 88, St. Bonaventure 92 (3OT)- What is it with St. Bonaventure and overtime games. The Bonnies played another long overtime thriller Saturday as they opened up their conference season with a win. Andrew Nicholson was amazing again as he scored 34 points.

With the win, St. Bonaventure moves to 9-5 (1-0) and next plays January 12th at #22 Temple.

On Sunday, Niagara, Canisius, and Ohio were all in action

Sunday Games

Miami(ohio) 92, Ohio 88 (3OT)- Wow, Ohio can't win in overtime. For the 3rd time this season, they went to overtime only to lose. This loss hurts as it was Ohio's conference opener at home against their biggest rival. D.J. Cooper recorded a double-double with 27 points and 11 assists but did not have his A game as he only shot 7-22 from the field.

With the loss, Ohio drops below .500 at 7-8 (0-1) and next play January 12th at Akron.

Siena 55, Niagara 69- Niagara Wins! Niagara Wins! I never thought this day would come again. After losing 11 of their last 12 games, Niagara finally won thanks to Anthony Nelson going off for 30 points.

With the win, Niagara gets their first conference win of the season and moves to 4-13 (1-4). Niagara next plays on January 15th vs. St. Peter's.

Rider 77, Canisius 76- Canisius led all the way till midway into the 2nd half but couldn't hold on to defeat the MAAC favorites. Julius Coles had a great game for the Golden Griffins scoring 20 points.

With the loss, Canisius falls to 7-8 (1-4) and next plays January 15th at Manhattan.