Buffalo Bulls Triumph Over Southern Miss Golden Eagles 85-79
Monday, November 3, 2025, 6:30 PM ET · Broadview Arena
Buffalo Bulls 85, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 79, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Buffalo Bulls?
Buffalo Bulls beat Southern Miss Golden Eagles 85-79 at Broadview Arena on November 3, 2025.
In an exciting matchup at Broadview Arena, the Buffalo Bulls secured a hard-fought victory against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, finishing with a score of 85-79. This game stood out as both teams were looking to improve their early season records, with Buffalo entering the contest at 1-0 and Southern Miss at 0-1. The Bulls' win not only boosts their confidence but also highlights the challenges the Golden Eagles face as they seek to find their footing this season.
The Buffalo Bulls have had a tumultuous recent history, with a record of 2-8 over their last ten games, which included a two-game losing streak prior to this victory. Their average scoring during this stretch was 70.6 points per game, while they allowed an average of 79.3 points. Buffalo's home record in their last ten games stands at 1-4, indicating that they have struggled to capitalize on home court advantage. In contrast, Southern Miss has fared even worse, with a record of 1-9 in their last ten games and an average of 68.3 points scored per game against 76.7 points allowed. The Golden Eagles have yet to win on the road this season, holding an 0-5 record away from home.
The game unfolded with both teams exchanging leads, but the Bulls managed to maintain composure in the final minutes. Key scoring plays in the second half included a layup by Isaac Taveras, assisted by Dylan Brumfield, and a crucial three-point jumper by Ryan Sabol, who also contributed significantly with multiple free throws down the stretch. Sabol's performance was pivotal, as he helped secure the Bulls' lead when the game was tightly contested.
In terms of previous meetings, this game did not have a recent history to draw from, making the matchup particularly intriguing as both teams were looking to establish dominance in this early season clash. The absence of any prior results added an element of unpredictability to the fixture.
Injury reports did not play a significant role in this game, as both teams appeared to have their key players available, allowing for a competitive matchup. The conditions in Broadview Arena were conducive to a high-paced game, which both teams capitalized on as they pushed the tempo throughout.
The market had priced Buffalo as the favorite for this matchup, reflecting their home advantage and slight edge in recent performance. The odds provided by the market indicated a strong belief in the Bulls' ability to secure a win, which they ultimately fulfilled.
As the game concluded, Buffalo's victory showcased their resilience and ability to perform under pressure, while Southern Miss will need to regroup and address their defensive struggles to improve in their upcoming games. This matchup served as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of college basketball, where every game can shift the momentum of a season.
Leaders
- PointsRyan Sabol32Buffalo Bulls
- AssistsRyan Sabol4Buffalo Bulls
- ReboundsNoah Batchelor11Buffalo Bulls
- PointsIsaac Taveras28Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- AssistsTylik Weeks5Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- ReboundsTylik Weeks6Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Recent form
Buffalo Bulls
Last 10: 2-8Streak L270.6 scored · 79.3 allowed per game1-4 at home
- L70-88at Akron ZipsMar 8
- L69-84vs Miami (OH) RedHawksMar 5
- W87-74vs Toledo RocketsMar 1
- L69-73at Central Michigan ChippewasFeb 26
- L66-80at Ball State CardinalsFeb 22
- L64-97vs Western Michigan BroncosFeb 19
- L59-63vs Bowling Green FalconsFeb 15
- W73-67at Northern Illinois HuskiesFeb 12
- L75-80vs Georgia State PanthersFeb 8
- L74-87at Toledo RocketsFeb 5
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Last 10: 1-9Streak L168.3 scored · 76.7 allowed per game0-5 away
- L64-78at Georgia Southern EaglesMar 5
- W66-63vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersMar 4
- L58-70vs Troy TrojansMar 1
- L82-88vs South Alabama JaguarsFeb 27
- L60-62vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsFeb 23
- L78-87vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersFeb 21
- L74-81at UL Monroe WarhawksFeb 15
- L67-101at Arkansas State Red WolvesFeb 13
- L76-77at Ball State CardinalsFeb 8
- L58-60at App State MountaineersFeb 5
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 22-12 | - | 12-6 |
| South Alabama | 21-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Arkansas State | 20-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Marshall | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| App State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| James Madison | 18-15 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Southern Miss | 19-16 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 21-16 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Old Dominion | 12-21 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Louisiana | 11-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Georgia State | 10-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| UL Monroe | 4-28 | 11 | 1-17 |
| 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 | Southern Miss Golden Eagles | Buffalo Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-50 | 24-53 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 6-18 | 12-30 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 40 |
| Free throws | 19-20 | 25-36 |
| Free throw % | 95 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 17 |
| Assists | 17 | 16 |
| Steals | 6 | 8 |
| Blocks | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 20 |
| Fouls | 27 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 15 | 6 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half52-49Derrick Talton Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-49Isaac Taveras made Layup.
- 2nd Half54-50Daniel Freitag made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-50Tylik Weeks made Layup. Assisted by Isaac Taveras.
- 2nd Half56-52Tim Oboh made Layup. Assisted by Derrick Talton Jr..
- 2nd Half58-52Isaac Taveras made Layup. Assisted by Israel Hart.
- 2nd Half58-55Ryan Sabol made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Derrick Talton Jr..
- 2nd Half58-56Angelo Brizzi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-56Brewer Carruth made Layup. Assisted by Isaac Taveras.
- 2nd Half61-56Brewer Carruth made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-56Brewer Carruth made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-57Angelo Brizzi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-58Angelo Brizzi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-58Israel Hart made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-58Israel Hart made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-61Noah Batchelor made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Sabol.
- 2nd Half64-64Ryan Sabol made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half64-67Noah Batchelor made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Sabol.
- 2nd Half65-67Isaac Taveras made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-67Isaac Taveras made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-69Derrick Talton Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half68-69IJ Ezuma made Layup. Assisted by Tylik Weeks.
- 2nd Half68-72Ryan Sabol made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half71-72Curt Lewis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dylan Brumfield.
- 2nd Half71-73Daniel Freitag made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-74Daniel Freitag made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-74Isaac Taveras made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-74Isaac Taveras made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-76Ezra McKenna made Layup. Assisted by Angelo Brizzi.
- 2nd Half74-76Djahi Binet made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-76Djahi Binet made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-77Angelo Brizzi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-78Angelo Brizzi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-78Isaac Taveras made Layup. Assisted by Dylan Brumfield.
- 2nd Half77-81Ryan Sabol made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Noah Batchelor.
- 2nd Half77-82Ryan Sabol made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half79-82Isaac Taveras made Layup. Assisted by Tylik Weeks.
- 2nd Half79-83Ezra McKenna made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half79-84Ryan Sabol made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half79-85Ryan Sabol made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Buffalo Bulls, below favours Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
Venue
- Broadview ArenaBuffalo, NY
- Attendance1631
- OfficialsGalen Durant, Aran Hart, Bill McClatchy
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