Buffalo defeated Central Michigan by a score of 76-64 in a game played at Central Michigan on January 2, 2024. Central Michigan had an offensive rating of 94.8 compared to an offensive rating of 112.6 for Buffalo. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 67.5, which is 4% slower than the NCAA average.
Central Michigan's offensive rating in this game was 6% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 10% worse than average. The pace of the game was 2% slower than the adjusted season average for Central Michigan. Meanwhile, Buffalo's offensive rating in this game was 11% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 7% better than average. The pace of the game was 5% slower than the adjusted season average for Buffalo.
Currently, Central Michigan is ranked #267 with their offense ranked #310 and defense ranked #203 while Buffalo is ranked #344 with an offense ranked #326 and a defense ranked #296. Central Michigan is currently 17-14 while Buffalo is 3-27. Central Michigan has a strength of schedule ranked #231 while Buffalo's schedule is ranked #200.