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Buffalo Defeats Georgia Southern 82-81 - Recap

Sy Chatman scored 23 points and added 1 assists for a double-double, leading Buffalo over Georgia Southern, 82-81, on Saturday at Hanner Fieldhouse.

Bettors who backed Buffalo were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +9.0 at sportsbooks.

Sy Chatman had 23 points for Buffalo and Zaakir Williamson chipped in with 10 points. Isaiah Adams had 6 assists for them, while Sy Chatman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

Georgia Southern got a 25-point performance from Eren Banks, who was supported by 15 points from Jamar Franklin. Eren Banks had 3 assists in a losing cause for Georgia Southern, while Avantae Parker grabbed 9 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Buffalo were victorious, as the score was 45-34 at the break.

Georgia Southern had a 36-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Buffalo takes its act on the road to face Northern Illinois looking for another win. For Georgia Southern, they head on the road to face Coastal Carolina.