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Recap - West Virginia Defeats Buffalo 96-78
Erik Stevenson scored 22 points leading West Virginia to a 96-78 victory over Buffalo at WVU Coliseum on Sunday.
West Virginia did not, however, defeat Buffalo against the spread, which closed at -19.5 at most sportsbooks.
Jimmy Bell Jr. had 18 points for West Virginia and Tre Mitchell chipped in with 17 points. Kedrian Johnson had 7 assists for them, while Jimmy Bell Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Buffalo got a 20-point performance from Isaiah Adams, who was supported by 13 points from Curtis Jones. Curtis Jones had 4 assists in a losing cause for Buffalo, while Isaiah Adams grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed West Virginia were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
West Virginia had a 35-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
West Virginia heads into a battle against Stony Brook. Buffalo, meanwhile, will have their next action against SUNY-Canton.