Williams scores 24 to lift Buffalo over E. Michigan 92-77
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- — Jeenathan Williams had 24 points as Buffalo topped Eastern Michigan 92-77 on Thursday.
Ronaldo Segu had 19 points and six rebounds for Buffalo (6-5, 4-3 Mid-American Conference). LaQuill Hardnett added 13 points and five assists. Jayvon Graves had 12 points.
Buffalo posted a season-high 27 assists.
Eastern Michigan totaled 50 points in the second half, a season high for the team.
Bryce McBride had 20 points for the Eagles (4-6, 1-5). Yeikson Montero added 18 points and 11 rebounds. Darion Spottsville had 12 points.
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2020-2021 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 13-3 | - | 18-6 |
| Akron | 12-4 | 1 | 14-5 |
| Ohio | 9-4 | 2.5 | 13-6 |
| Kent State | 11-5 | 2 | 14-6 |
| Buffalo | 9-5 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Bowling Green | 9-7 | 4 | 13-9 |
| Miami (OH) | 8-7 | 4.5 | 11-9 |
| Ball State | 6-8 | 6 | 8-11 |
| Western Michigan | 3-10 | 8.5 | 4-14 |
| Central Michigan | 2-11 | 9.5 | 6-14 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-10 | 9.5 | 4-11 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-10 | 9.5 | 2-14 |