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ATHENS, Ohio -- The Ohio men's basketball team (11-11, 5-5 MAC) is back in action on Saturday, Jan. 31 when they head to Buffalo, N.Y. to close out January when it takes on Buffalo (14-7, 4-5 MAC) inside Alumni Arena. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. ET and can be seen on ESPN+ where Paul Peck and Brian Koziol will have the call.
The Bobcats' matchup can also be heard on the Ohio Sports Network from Learfield, presented by Holzer Health System. Jason Toy begins his second season on the mic for the Bobcats and will be joined by veteran college basketball analyst Dave Cecutti. WXTQ (Power 105) in Athens returns as the 11-station net- work's flagship and can be heard on the Varsity Network App.
TIP-OFF
This is the 61st all-time meeting between Ohio and Buffalo.
Ohio leads the all-time series, 40-20.
Ohio is 9-3 against Buffalo since Jeff Boals took over in 2019-20.
The two teams met on Jan. 10 in Athens, with the Bobcats winnings, 91-80.
The two teams met once last season, with Ohio defeating the Bulls, 88-79 in Buffalo.
The Bobcats are currently ranked 231 in the latest NET rankings, with opponent Buffalo in at 152.
In the Bobcats game at Kent State, Ohio forced the Flashes to turn over the ball 20 times, recording 13 steals in the process.
SCOUTING BUFFALO
Buffalo is currently 14-7 overall and 4-5 in MAC play and are coming off an 89-78 win at Bowling Green on Tuesday.
Overall, Buffalo averages 80.0 points per game, while shooting 48.2 percent from the field, 39.2 percent from three and 73.7 percent from the line. Meanwhile, opponents are averaging 74.7 points per game, while shooting 46.1 percent from the field, 33.8 percent from three and 73.5 percent from the line.
Buffalo is averaging 32.2 rebounds, 14.9 assists, 7.7 steals and 2.5 blocks a game, while forcing opponents to turn the ball over an average of 12.0 times a game while scoring 14.3 points off them. Buffalo opponents are averaging 33.1 rebounds, 15.6 assists, 6.3 steals and 2.7 blocks a game, while forcing 10.4 turnovers a contest and scoring 12.1 points off them.
Leading Buffalo is Daniel Freitag with 19.9 points and 4.7 rebounds a game, while shooting 42.1 percent from the field, 38.1 percent from three and 81.1 percent from the line. Ryan Sabol adds 18.3 points, while shooting 45.1 percent from the field and 85.9 percent from the line, with Angelo Brizzi adding 11.6 points and a 48.7 percent field goal percentage.
SCOUTING OHIO
Ohio is 11-11 overall and 5-5 in MAC play and are coming off a 72-57 loss at Kent State on Tuesday.
Ohio is averaging 76.6 points a game, while shooting 46.2 percent from the field, 30.2 percent from three and 69.1 percent from the line. The Bobcats also add 33.8 rebounds a game, while dishing out 13.0 assists and recording 7.0 steals a contest. Ohio is also forcing opponents to turn the ball over 13.2 times a game, scoring on average 15.5 points off them.
Meanwhile, Ohio opponents are averaging 77.3 points a game, while shooting 45.1 percent from the field, 35.0 percent from three and 74.0 percent from the line. Opponents are averaging 36.3 rebounds, 13.3 assists and 6.6 steals a game, while forcing Ohio to turn the ball over an average of 12.1 times a game, while scoring on average 13.3 points off them.
Individually, Ohio is led by senior guard Jackson Paveletzke with 17.0 points and 4.6 assists a game, while shooting 51.3 percent from the field and 35.9 percent from three. Senior forward Aidan Hadaway averages 14.0 points and a team-leading 7.1 rebounds a game, while shooting 46.4 percent from the field, while redshirt junior froward Javan Simmons adds 13.4 points and 5.0 rebounds, while shooting 50.3 percent from the field.
ALL-TIME AGAINST BUFFALO
This is the 61st all-time meeting between Ohio and Buffalo.
Ohio leads the all-time series, 40-20.
Ohio is 9-3 against Buffalo since Jeff Boals took over in 2019-20.
The two teams met on Jan. 10 in Athens, with the Bobcats winnings, 91-80.
The two teams met once last season, with Ohio defeating the Bulls, 88-79 in Buffalo.
LAST AGAINST BUFFALO
The two teams met on Jan. 10 in Athens, with the Bobcats winnings, 91-80.
Aidan Hadaway led the Bobcats with a double-double, including 27 points and 10 rebounds. Jackson Paveletzke was also impressive, scoring 23 to aid another impressive shooting night for the Bobcats. Paveletzke was also impressive in creating scoring chances for his teammates, tallying eight assists. Three other Bobcats scored in double figures with JJ Kelly and Javan Simmons each going for 13 and senior guard Ajay Sheldon (Dublin, Ohio) going for 10.
OHIO IN THE MAC
Senior guard Jackson Paveletzke is currently eighth in the conference in scoring (17.0), seventh in assists (4.6) and first in minutes (36.1).
Senior forward Aidan Hadaway is seventh in the league in rebounding (7.1).
Senior guard Ajay Sheldon is sixth in the MAC in steals (1.6).
OHIO IN NET
The Bobcats are currently ranked 231 in the latest NET rankings, with Buffalo ranked at 142
Miami leads the conference in NET this week at 51.
BOBCATS IN THE NCAA
Ohio is currently ranked 97th in the nation in turnovers forced.
Senior guard Jackson Paveletzke is currently 16th in the nation in minutes per game, 88th in assists and 94th in assists per game.
Redshirt junior forward Javan Simmons is 74th in the nation in free throw attempts, while Paveletzke is 96th
UP NEXT
The Bobcats are back in action on Tuesday, Feb. 3 when Ohio hosts Western Michigan. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET inside the Convocation Center and can be seen on ESPN+.
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