Fofana's late 3-pointer lifts Canisius past Buffalo 65-64
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- — Ahamadou Fofana hit a 3-pointer with one second left to lift Canisius to a 65-64 win over Buffalo on Saturday.
David Skogman gave the Bulls a four-point lead in the final minute, but Xzavier Long rebounded his own miss and scored with :13 left to halve the deficit. Buffalo turned the ball over with :04 left and Fofana hit the game-winner.
Armon Harried had 20 points and Fofana finished with 16 as Canisius (3-9) ended its five-game losing streak. Scott Hitchon added 10 points and seven rebounds. Long had 10 points and nine rebounds.
Buffalo totaled 25 points in the first half, a season low for the team.
Jeenathan Williams had 13 points and 14 rebounds for the Bulls (6-4). Ronaldo Segu added 12 points. Tra'Von Fagan had 12 points and nine rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kevin O'Connell
- Michael Luckie
- Andy O'Brien
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Miami (OH) | 3-0 | - | 11-4 |
Akron | 3-0 | - | 10-5 |
Ohio | 3-0 | - | 9-6 |
Toledo | 3-0 | - | 9-6 |
Kent State | 2-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
Ball State | 2-1 | 1 | 8-7 |
Eastern Michigan | 1-2 | 2 | 7-8 |
Bowling Green | 1-2 | 2 | 6-9 |
Central Michigan | 0-3 | 3 | 6-9 |
Buffalo | 0-3 | 3 | 5-10 |
Northern Illinois | 0-3 | 3 | 4-11 |
Western Michigan | 0-3 | 3 | 3-12 |
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Marist | 5-0 | - | 12-2 |
Merrimack | 5-0 | - | 8-8 |
Quinnipiac | 5-1 | 0.5 | 9-8 |
Mount St. Mary's | 4-1 | 1 | 11-5 |
Niagara | 2-3 | 3 | 7-9 |
Siena | 2-3 | 3 | 7-9 |
Fairfield | 2-3 | 3 | 6-10 |
Sacred Heart | 2-3 | 3 | 6-10 |
Manhattan | 2-4 | 3.5 | 7-8 |
Iona | 2-4 | 3.5 | 5-12 |
Saint Peter's | 1-4 | 4 | 6-7 |
Rider | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
Canisius | 1-4 | 4 | 1-15 |