The game was extremely even throughout the entire 40 minutes with neither . . .
Trailing 9-4 early, the Bulls went on a 12-2 run, capped off on a three-point play from Jeenathan Williams to take a 16-11 lead. Buffalo continued to lead by five at 30-25 when Colorado State scored eight straight to regain the lead. A late dunk from Williams sent UB into the half up one, 34-33.
Buffalo took its largest lead of the game early in the second half as a thunderous dunk from Jayvon Graves put the Bulls ahead, 47-40 with 16:38 left. Buffalo still led, 50-44, when Colorado State went on a 15-1 run as the Rams took their largest lead of the night at 59-51 with 8:52 left.
Buffalo, however, responded, scoring the next 12 points as the Bulls went back in front 62-59 with 5:53 remaining. For nearly the finally six minutes, neither team played with more than a one possession lead. With the Rams leading by three, sophomore LaQuill Hardnett drained a three-pointer on a second chance opportunity, tying the game up at 73-73 with 14 seconds left, but the Rams were able to convert on the last opportunity, and UB's last chance effort was intercepted.
"I am extremely proud of our team for coming out tonight and battling against a really good Colorado State team," said head coach Jim Whitesell. "It's a tough night and I feel for those guys in the locker room, but I am thankful for every one of our players and I am proud of what we were able to accomplish this season."
Williams led all scorers with 21 points as he added six boards and four assists. Graves and Hardnett both finished with 12 points as Hardnett added six boards and two blocks.
Josh Mballa finished with 10 points and nine boards and Ronaldo Segu had seven points.
Senior Brock Bertram contributed five points and four boards off the bench and Tra'von Fagan finished with six points on a pair of first half three pointers.
The Bulls finish the season at 16-9.
(Courtesy of UB Athletics)