Sears scores 27 to carry Ohio over Buffalo 74-53
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- — Mark Sears had 27 points as Ohio romped past Buffalo 74-53 on Friday night.
Jason Carter had 16 points for Ohio (16-3, 7-1 Mid-American Conference), which earned its fifth straight road victory. Ben Vander Plas added 12 points. Miles Brown had 11 points.
Buffalo scored 20 points in the first half, a season low for the team.
Jeenathan Williams had 13 points for the Bulls (10-8, 4-4). David Skogman added 11 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Greg Langsdorf
- Alfred Smith
- Chad Barlow
2023-24 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 14-4 | - | 20-12 |
| Akron | 13-5 | 1 | 24-11 |
| Ohio | 13-5 | 1 | 20-13 |
| Central Michigan | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Bowling Green | 10-8 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Miami (OH) | 9-9 | 5 | 15-17 |
| Western Michigan | 9-9 | 5 | 12-20 |
| Kent State | 8-10 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 7 | 15-16 |
| Eastern Michigan | 6-12 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Northern Illinois | 5-13 | 9 | 11-20 |
| Buffalo | 2-16 | 12 | 4-27 |
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