BUFFALO, N.Y. — In an exciting match-up on Tuesday evening, Ryan Sabol’s impressive performance with 24 points led the Buffalo Bulls to a 75-69 victory over Central Michigan.

Sabol demonstrated his shooting prowess, going 8 for 15 overall, including a solid 6 for 12 from beyond the arc, and hitting 2 of 4 free throws for the Bulls, who now stand at 7-13 with a 2-6 record in the Mid-American Conference. Alongside Sabol, Ben Michaels contributed 12 points, shooting 5 for 10 overall, albeit struggling from three-point territory with a 0 for 3 mark, and also grabbed six rebounds. Tyson Dunn added more firepower, finishing with 12 points after making 6 of his 15 field-goal attempts.

The Central Michigan Chippewas, now 9-11 and 3-5 in the conference, were led by Anthony Pritchard, who showcased his all-around skills with 16 points, five assists, and four steals. Jakobi Heady made a notable contribution as well, accumulating 12 points and securing 11 rebounds, while Cayden Vasko also chipped in 11 points alongside four assists, rounding out a solid team effort.

In the first half, Sabol made a significant impact with 12 points, but Buffalo found themselves trailing 34-30 as they headed into halftime. However, the second half proved to be a game-changer for the Bulls; they launched an 11-2 run that allowed them to overcome a five-point deficit. This surge put Buffalo ahead 71-67 with just 49 seconds left on the clock, ultimately sealing their victory. Sabol continued his strong performance in the second half, adding another 12 points to his total.