Buffalo Bulls Dominate Penn State Behrend Lions 92-63
Monday, December 22, 2025, 6:30 PM ET · Broadview Arena
Buffalo Bulls 92, Penn State Behrend Lions 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Penn State Behrend Lions vs Buffalo Bulls?
Buffalo Bulls beat Penn State Behrend Lions 92-63 at Broadview Arena on December 22, 2025.
The Buffalo Bulls delivered a commanding performance against the Penn State Behrend Lions, winning decisively with a final score of 92-63. This game showcased the Bulls' strong home advantage at Broadview Arena, where they have a home record of 3-1 this season. The victory extends their current winning streak to one, following a previous win against the Western Michigan Broncos on December 20, where they scored 88 points.
In the last ten games, the Bulls have maintained a record of 8-2, averaging 77.2 points scored while allowing 70.1 points. Their recent form includes a mix of results, with their last five games yielding a record of 3-2 and an average of 76.2 points scored and 70.6 points allowed. The Bulls have shown resilience, bouncing back from a loss to East Carolina Pirates on December 14, where they fell short with a score of 70-73.
The Bulls' offensive display against the Lions was highlighted by a series of scoring plays in the second half, including a three-foot dunk by Ezra McKenna and a 25-foot three-point jumper by Matas Buteliauskas, both contributing to the team's impressive tally. The Bulls' ability to stretch their lead in the second half was evident, as they outscored the Lions significantly during this period.
On the other side, the Penn State Behrend Lions faced a challenging matchup, struggling to keep pace with the Bulls throughout the game. The Lions have had a tougher season, and this loss adds to their difficulties. The market had priced Buffalo as a strong favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a complete lack of confidence in the Lions' ability to pull off an upset.
Conditions for the game were favorable for the Bulls, who capitalized on their home court advantage. The atmosphere at Broadview Arena was likely electric, with fans supporting their team throughout the contest.
As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a display of offensive prowess from the Bulls, who executed their plays effectively and showcased depth in their roster. The contributions from players like Derrick Talton Jr., who assisted on key baskets, were crucial in maintaining the momentum.
Overall, this game exemplified the Bulls' capabilities as they continue to build on their strong season, while the Lions will need to regroup and find ways to improve as they move forward.
Leaders
- PointsRyan Sabol31Buffalo Bulls
- AssistsEzra McKenna8Buffalo Bulls
- ReboundsMikhail Pocknett8Buffalo Bulls
- PointsNate Edwards15Penn State Behrend Lions
- AssistsMason Blankenberg5Penn State Behrend Lions
- ReboundsJacob Dunkle5Penn State Behrend Lions
Recent form
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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 |
Box score
| Stat | Penn State Behrend Lions | Buffalo Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-56 | 35-56 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 63 |
| Three-pointers | 8-22 | 14-27 |
| Three-point % | 36 | 52 |
| Free throws | 7-16 | 8-15 |
| Free throw % | 44 | 53 |
| Rebounds | 21 | 42 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 13 | 30 |
| Assists | 16 | 28 |
| Steals | 4 | 5 |
| Blocks | 2 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 6 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 6 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 38 |
| Fouls | 15 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 31 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 8 | 86 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half34-47Matthew McDonough makes layup
- 1st Half35-47Matthew McDonough makes free throw 1 of 1
- 1st Half35-49Ryan Sabol makes layup (Angelo Brizzi assists)
- 1st Half37-49Nate Edwards makes 9-foot jumper
- 1st Half37-51Mikhail Pocknett makes layup (Noah Batchelor assists)
- 2nd Half39-51Jacob Dunkle makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half39-54Noah Batchelor makes 26-foot three point jumper (Angelo Brizzi assists)
- 2nd Half39-56Daniel Freitag makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half40-56Dolan Waldo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half40-58Angelo Brizzi makes 8-foot jumper (Ezra McKenna assists)
- 2nd Half42-58Nate Edwards makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half42-60Noah Batchelor makes layup (Ezra McKenna assists)
- 2nd Half44-60Dolan Waldo makes layup (Jake Jenisch assists)
- 2nd Half44-62Ryan Sabol makes layup
- 2nd Half46-62Tyson Totten makes layup
- 2nd Half46-64Derrick Talton Jr. makes layup (Ezra McKenna assists)
- 2nd Half46-66Mikhail Pocknett makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half46-69Ryan Sabol makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ezra McKenna assists)
- 2nd Half46-72Ezra McKenna makes 27-foot three point jumper (Ryan Sabol assists)
- 2nd Half49-72Nate Edwards makes 22-foot three point jumper (Drew Hind assists)
- 2nd Half49-73Daniel Freitag makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-74Daniel Freitag makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-74Matthew McDonough makes layup (Jacob Dunkle assists)
- 2nd Half51-76Ryan Sabol makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half54-76Drew Hind makes 25-foot three point jumper (Matthew McDonough assists)
- 2nd Half57-76Mason Blankenberg makes 24-foot three point jumper (Drew Hind assists)
- 2nd Half57-79Ryan Sabol makes 27-foot three point jumper (Angelo Brizzi assists)
- 2nd Half57-80Daniel Freitag makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-81Daniel Freitag makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-81Jake Ziegler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-82Daniel Freitag makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-83Daniel Freitag makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-85Ezra McKenna makes 3-foot dunk (Daniel Freitag assists)
- 2nd Half59-85Tyson Totten makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-85Tyson Totten makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-85Tyson Totten makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-87Aleksa Vlajic makes layup (Derrick Talton Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half61-89Angelo Brizzi makes layup
- 2nd Half61-92Matas Buteliauskas makes 25-foot three point jumper (Derrick Talton Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half63-92Drew Hind makes 15-foot jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours Buffalo Bulls, below favours Penn State Behrend Lions.
Venue
- Broadview ArenaBuffalo, NY
- Attendance1327
- OfficialsBrian McAnally, Josh White, Michael Griffith
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