BOISE, ID – The University at Buffalo men's basketball team earned its first-ever NCAA Tournament win in emphatic fashion by beating fourth-seeded Arizona, 89-68, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on Thursday night. The Bulls outscored the Wildcats, 40-20, over the final 16 minutes of the game to earn the victory.
The Bulls were in control the entire game and led for most of it. Going up against a bigger Arizona squad featuring two starting seven footers, including All-American candidate Deandre Ayton, the Bulls countered with their quickness and guard play.