Toledo edges Bulls in offensive slugfest

2/10/2015

Moss’ 33 not enough for UB
BUFFALO, NY – Toledo extended its winning streak to a season-high six games Tuesday evening thanks to a red-hot shooting performance in a 92-88 triumph over Buffalo in Alumni Arena.

The Rockets shot a season-high 63.5 percent from the field and an amazing 85.7 percent (12-of-14) from three-point range en route to a season-best 92 points.

(CLICK READ MORE TO CONTINUE . . . )

All five Toledo starters scored in double figures, led by senior guard Julius Brown’s 25 points on 8-of-11 shooting (3-of-3 3FG). Senior guard Justin Drummond contributed 18 points and six boards, while senior forward J.D. Weatherspoon tallied a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Sophomore guard Jonathan Williams poured in all 15 of his points in the second half, while junior center Nathan Boothe registered 11 points.

Junior forward Justin Moss led Buffalo with 33 points and 10 rebounds, while sophomore guard Shannon Evans notched 17 points.

Toledo won the battle of the boards by a 32-27 margin.

Each team was efficient at the charity stripe as Toledo converted 14-of-18 (77.8%) compared to Buffalo’s 17-of-20 clip (85.0 percent).

The Rockets return to action on Friday, Feb. 13 with a home game vs. Kent State. Tip-off time is set for 6:00 p.m. with the contest being televised nationally on ESPNU. Buffalo hosts Central Michigan Saturday (2 p.m. ET)

(Courtesy of Toledo Athletics)

Publisher

Mike Smith saw his first MAC football action as a nine-year-old while hanging onto the flagpole of a nearby baseball stadium. The view got better after he discovered he could get in free at halftime.
Decades later, he can usually be found either on press row or along the sidelines.
Mike has won awards for both his stories and pictures during his time in journalism.
Combining his own skills with those of other writers and photographers, along with conference and school resources, he constantly works to provide an enjoyable MAC product.

Bobcat Beat Contributor
MAC Reporter Online is seeking a contributor for coverage of Ohio Bobcat basketball.
Several “levels” of participation are available. For further information, contact Mike at: mro24mike@gmail.com.