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NCAA
Saturday, January 31, 2026
83-95
Game Finished
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Buffalo03105283
Ohio04604995

Game Recap

Ohio earned a 95-83 win over Buffalo in NCAA action, pulling away to secure a 12-point victory. With no verified box-score details provided beyond the final score, the clearest takeaway is Ohio’s ability to generate enough offense to reach 95 points and create separation late. Buffalo stayed within striking distance on the scoreboard, but Ohio’s scoring pace ultimately proved difficult to match. In games that finish with a double-digit margin after a competitive scoreline, the deciding stretch is often a late second-half run that flips a one- or two-possession game into a comfortable lead. For Ohio, the win is a positive result that reinforces its ability to close out games and convert offensive pressure into a decisive margin. For Buffalo, scoring 83 points typically gives a team a chance, but the defensive end will be the focus after allowing 95. Going forward, Ohio can build on the offensive output and late-game execution that produced a 12-point win. Buffalo’s path to improvement centers on getting more stops and limiting opponent scoring bursts, especially in the second half, to avoid games getting away in the closing minutes.