NCAAB · Final

Buffalo Bulls Defeat Canisius Golden Griffins 71-53

Saturday, November 29, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · Koessler Athletic Center

Buffalo Bulls 71, Canisius Golden Griffins 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Buffalo Bulls vs Canisius Golden Griffins?

Buffalo Bulls beat Canisius Golden Griffins 71-53 at Koessler Athletic Center on November 29, 2025.

The Buffalo Bulls continued their impressive season with a decisive 71-53 victory over the Canisius Golden Griffins at the Koessler Athletic Center. This win extends Buffalo's winning streak to eight games, showcasing their dominance in the early part of the NCAAB season. The Bulls have now improved their record to 8-0, while Canisius falls to 4-5 with this loss.

In terms of recent form, Buffalo has been in excellent shape, winning eight of their last ten games, with their last five yielding a perfect record of 5-0. They have been scoring an average of 78.5 points per game while allowing 74.9 points. This scoring prowess was evident in their latest game against Bucknell, where they narrowly won 73-71. In contrast, Canisius has struggled with a 4-6 record over their last ten games, although they have shown signs of improvement with a two-game winning streak prior to this matchup. Their scoring average sits at 60.9 points, while they have allowed 72.1 points per game.

At home, Canisius has performed reasonably well with a record of 4-1, but they have struggled on the road, managing only a 0-5 record. Buffalo, on the other hand, holds a strong away record of 2-1, contributing to their overall success this season.

The two teams have faced each other before, but this matchup was particularly significant as Buffalo entered as a heavy favorite, with DraftKings setting the odds at BUF -9.5. The total for the game was set at 139.5, reflecting expectations for a competitive scoring battle. The conditions at the Koessler Athletic Center were conducive to a good game, although the specifics of the weather or court conditions were not detailed in the block.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specifics, indicating that both teams may have had their full rosters available for this contest. This lack of injury concerns could have played a role in the performance of both teams.

As the game progressed, Buffalo maintained control, with key plays from their roster contributing to the final score. Notable moments included Brendan Oliver's layup assisted by Mike Evbagharu, which helped extend the Bulls' lead in the second half. Canisius attempted to rally but was unable to close the gap significantly.

Overall, this fixture highlighted Buffalo's strong start to the season, while Canisius will need to regroup as they look to improve their performance moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BUF -9.5	139.5 o -112 / u -108	Buffalo Bulls — · Canisius Golden Griffins —

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Leaders

PointsMike Evbagharu13Canisius Golden Griffins
AssistsJavante Edwards3Canisius Golden Griffins
ReboundsBrendan Oliver7Canisius Golden Griffins
PointsRyan Sabol24Buffalo Bulls
AssistsDerrick Talton Jr.5Buffalo Bulls
ReboundsDaniel Freitag6Buffalo Bulls

Recent form

Canisius Golden Griffins

Last 10: 4-6Streak W260.9 scored · 72.1 allowed per game4-1 at home

W75-66vs Binghamton BearcatsNov 23
W60-57vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksNov 22
L50-93at High Point PanthersNov 18
W58-55vs Mercyhurst LakersNov 13
L70-89at St. Bonaventure BonniesNov 8
W84-43vs Allegheny GatorsNov 7
L48-88at Dayton FlyersNov 4
L62-70at Saint Peter's PeacocksMar 8
L50-78at Rider BroncsMar 7
L52-82vs Iona GaelsMar 2

Buffalo Bulls

Last 10: 8-2Streak W778.5 scored · 74.9 allowed per game2-1 away

W73-71at Bucknell BisonNov 26
W78-70vs VMI KeydetsNov 24
W94-90vs Vermont CatamountsNov 18
W80-64vs RIT TigersNov 15
W66-53at DePaul Blue DemonsNov 12
W83-76vs Green Bay PhoenixNov 7
W85-79vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesNov 3
L70-88at Akron ZipsMar 8
L69-84vs Miami (OH) RedHawksMar 5
W87-74vs Toledo RocketsMar 1

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Miami (OH)	32-2	-	18-0
Akron	29-6	1	17-1
Kent State	24-10	4	14-4
Toledo	19-15	7	11-7
Bowling Green	18-14	9	9-9
Ohio	15-17	9	9-9
Buffalo	17-15	11	7-11
Massachusetts	17-16	11	7-11
Ball State	12-19	11	7-11
Central Michigan	10-21	12	6-12
Western Michigan	10-21	14	4-14
Eastern Michigan	10-21	14	4-14
Northern Illinois	9-21	10	4-14
Merrimack	23-11	-	17-3
Saint Peter's	17-12	3	14-6
Siena	23-12	4	13-7
Marist	19-12	5	12-8
Quinnipiac	19-13	5	12-8
Fairfield	21-13	6	11-9
Mount St. Mary's	15-17	6	11-9
Iona	18-14	7	10-10
Sacred Heart	14-19	8	9-11
Manhattan	12-20	9	8-12
Canisius	10-21	12	5-15
Niagara	8-22	12	5-15
Rider	4-25	14	3-17

Box score

Stat	Buffalo Bulls	Canisius Golden Griffins
Field goals	22-53	20-54
Field goal %	42	37
Three-pointers	13-35	3-20
Three-point %	37	15
Free throws	14-17	10-14
Free throw %	82	71
Rebounds	33	34
Offensive rebounds	6	8
Defensive rebounds	27	26
Assists	15	10
Steals	8	4
Blocks	5	1
Turnovers	9	12
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	23	9
Fast-break points	9	7
Points in the paint	14	32
Fouls	15	14
Largest lead	22	8

How the scoring went

1st Half32-24Ryan Sabol made Free Throw.
1st Half32-26Max Jusianiec made Jumper.
1st Half32-28Mike Evbagharu made Layup. Assisted by Javante Edwards.
1st Half32-29Mike Evbagharu made Free Throw.
1st Half34-29Tim Oboh made Dunk.
2nd Half35-29Tim Oboh made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-32Mike Evbagharu made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Bryan Ndjonga.
2nd Half37-32Ryan Sabol made Jumper.
2nd Half40-32Ryan Sabol made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tim Oboh.
2nd Half40-33Javante Edwards made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-33Ryan Sabol made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Daniel Freitag.
2nd Half46-33Ryan Sabol made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Daniel Freitag.
2nd Half46-35Bryan Ndjonga made Layup.
2nd Half49-35Daniel Freitag made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half50-35Ryan Sabol made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-35Ryan Sabol made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-35Ryan Sabol made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-35Ryan Sabol made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-35Ryan Sabol made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-35Mikhail Pocknett made Layup.
2nd Half56-36Bryan Ndjonga made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-37Bryan Ndjonga made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-39Bryan Ndjonga made Layup. Assisted by Myles Wilmoth.
2nd Half58-39Tim Oboh made Layup. Assisted by Angelo Brizzi.
2nd Half61-39Angelo Brizzi made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Sabol.
2nd Half61-41Mike Evbagharu made Jumper.
2nd Half63-41Noah Batchelor made Dunk. Assisted by Derrick Talton Jr..
2nd Half63-43Myles Wilmoth made Layup.
2nd Half63-45Brendan Oliver made Layup.
2nd Half63-46Brendan Oliver made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-47Mike Evbagharu made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-47Ezra McKenna made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-49Brendan Oliver made Layup. Assisted by Mike Evbagharu.
2nd Half64-51Mike Evbagharu made Layup.
2nd Half67-51Daniel Freitag made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Sabol.
2nd Half68-51Angelo Brizzi made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-51Angelo Brizzi made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-52Bryan Ndjonga made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-53Bryan Ndjonga made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-53Angelo Brizzi made Layup.