OXFORD, Ohio — In an exciting Mid-American Conference clash, Miami of Ohio triumphed over Buffalo with a score of 93-79 on Saturday, kickstarting their conference journey on a high note.

Kam Craft was a standout performer for the RedHawks, contributing 20 points and grabbing five rebounds. He was supported by Brant Byers, who made an impressive impact by scoring 18 points and achieving a perfect shooting record of 6 for 6 from beyond the arc. Additionally, Peter Suder added 17 points to the scoreboard, shooting 5 of 14 from the field and maintaining a flawless 6 for 6 from the free-throw line.

On the opposing side, Buffalo’s Ryan Sabol led his team with 25 points and recorded three steals. Closely following him was Tyson Dunn, who tallied 20 points along with six assists. Noah Batchelor contributed with eight points, but it was not enough to change the outcome of the game.

Miami of Ohio took control in the game just before halftime, establishing a lead with 1:48 left in the first half. By the time the buzzer sounded for the halftime break, the RedHawks were up 46-39, with Suder playing a crucial role by scoring 11 points before intermission. In the second half, Craft’s performance was pivotal, as he added 16 points, guiding Miami to a solid victory by outscoring Buffalo by seven points in the latter half of the match.

The RedHawks secured their place in the conference with this significant win, clearly demonstrating their offensive prowess and teamwork throughout the game.