Olean Stuns East Aurora in A2 Boys Basketball Semifinals

East Aurora battles back but can't overcome Olean's fast start in 52-39 loss.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The East Aurora boys basketball team was left 'shell-shocked' after falling behind by 16 points in the first quarter against Olean in the Class A2 semifinals. Though East Aurora battled back, Olean closed out a 52-39 victory to advance.

Why it matters

East Aurora was the higher-seeded team and expected to win, so Olean's dominant start and eventual victory represents a major upset in the Section VI tournament. The loss ends East Aurora's season earlier than anticipated.

The details

Olean jumped out to a 16-point lead by the end of the first quarter, leaving the East Aurora sideline stunned. The Blue Devils were able to battle back and cut the deficit, but Olean held on for the 52-39 win to continue its underdog run in the playoffs.

  • The game was played on Saturday at SUNY Buffalo State.

The players

Olean

The Olean boys basketball team, which pulled off the upset victory over higher-seeded East Aurora.

East Aurora

The East Aurora boys basketball team, which was the higher seed but couldn't overcome Olean's fast start.

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The takeaway

Olean's dominant performance and ability to withstand East Aurora's comeback attempt shows the team's resilience and ability to pull off a major upset, dashing East Aurora's hopes of advancing further in the Section VI tournament.