BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo held off Central Michigan for a 74-61 win Saturday.
Central Michigan (9-8, 2-2) trailed by double figures much of the game but cut the gap to 54-52 late in the second half with Rayshawn Simmons' layup. Connor then sank a pair of free throws at the other end and Hamilton hit a 3-pointer to spark a 13-0 run that clinched the win.
Blake Hamilton contributed 14 points, while grabbing nine rebounds, and Willie Conner added 13 points for Buffalo (9-8, 2-2 Mid-American). The Bulls hit 25 of 50 from the field and controlled the glass 44-30.