YPSILANTI, Mich. — In an exciting matchup on Saturday, Christian Henry and Jalin Billingsley each contributed 18 points to help Eastern Michigan secure a 90-77 victory over Buffalo.
Henry also made a significant impact with six rebounds and six assists during the game, while Billingsley demonstrated his scoring efficiency by hitting 7 of 10 shots from the field. Da’Sean Nelson had a solid performance as well, scoring 17 points with a shooting line of 6 for 12 and converting 5 of 6 free-throw attempts.
For the Bulls, Ryan Sabol was the standout player, racking up 25 points. Tyson Dunn supported the team with 19 points and also recorded three steals. Meanwhile, Noah Batchelor contributed with nine points and gathered nine rebounds.
Despite Eastern Michigan heading into halftime down 45-42, Yusuf Jihad played a crucial role by scoring 12 of his 15 points in the first half. Nelson’s performance in the second half was pivotal, as he added another 15 points, propelling Eastern Michigan to a triumph over Buffalo.