Buffalo and Rutgers square off in NIT matchup

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights (13-19, 3-16 Big Ten) at Buffalo Bulls (27-7, 14-6 MAC) Buffalo, New York; Sunday, 2 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Buffalo and Rutgers play in the National Invitation Tournament.

The Bulls have gone 14-6 against MAC opponents, with a 13-1 record in non-conference play. Buffalo is 4-2 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Scarlet Knights are 3-16 against Big Ten opponents.



Rutgers is second in the Big Ten with 11.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Chyna Cornwell averaging 3.9.

Buffalo's average of 4.3 made 3-pointers per game is 2.8 fewer made shots on average than the 7.

1 per game Rutgers allows. Rutgers averages 5.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.

6 fewer made shots on average than the 7.2 per game Buffalo gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Kirsten Lewis-Williams is averaging 13.

3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.3 steals for the Bulls.

Chellia Watson is averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Destiny Adams is averaging 17.

7 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.3 steals for the Scarlet Knights.

JoJo Lacey is averaging 12.1 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulls: 7-3, averaging 69.

7 points, 26.1 rebounds, 16.9 assists, 11.

2 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 48.6% from the field.

Their opponents have averaged 64.0 points per game. Scarlet Knights: 4-6, averaging 65.

8 points, 31.8 rebounds, 11.9 assists, 7.

4 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 40.1% from the field.

Their opponents have averaged 71.5 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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