2 weeks Ago By The Canadian Press
Troy Trojans (24-13, 14-6 Sun Belt) at Buffalo Bulls (29-7, 14-6 MAC) Buffalo, New York; Saturday, 5 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Buffalo and Troy meet in the National Invitation Tournament.
The Bulls are 14-6 against MAC opponents and 15-1 in non-conference play. Buffalo is 4-2 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Trojans are 14-6 in Sun Belt play.
Troy has a 3-2 record in games decided by less than 4 points. Buffalo's average of 4.4 made 3-pointers per game is 3.
4 fewer made shots on average than the 7.8 per game Troy gives up. Troy averages 6.
5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.7 fewer makes per game than Buffalo gives up. The teams meet for the second time this season.
Buffalo won 80-78 in the last matchup on Nov. 4. Chellia Watson led Buffalo with 28 points, and Briana Peguero led Troy with 15 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Kirsten Lewis-Williams is averaging 13.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.
2 steals for the Bulls. Watson is averaging 21.1 points over the last 10 games.
Shaulana Wagner is averaging 8.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 6.
7 assists for the Trojans. Zay Dyer is averaging 16.9 points over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Bulls: 7-3, averaging 69.8 points, 25.4 rebounds, 17.
4 assists, 11.2 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.
5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 64.9 points per game.
Trojans: 7-3, averaging 85.0 points, 44.7 rebounds, 15.
7 assists, 8.3 steals and 6.8 blocks per game while shooting 43.
4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 78.7 points.
___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . The Associated Press.
