BGSU Falcons Fall to Buffalo Bulls in MAC Men's Basketball

Bowling Green State University loses 89-78 at home against University at Buffalo

Jan. 27, 2026 at 9:31pm

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The Bowling Green State University Falcons men's basketball team lost to the University at Buffalo Bulls 89-78 in a Mid-American Conference matchup on Tuesday night at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green, Ohio. The game featured a high-scoring affair between the two MAC rivals.

Why it matters

This loss drops BGSU to 12-10 overall and 6-5 in MAC play, while Buffalo improves to 16-6 and 9-2 in the conference. The outcome impacts the standings and playoff positioning for both teams as they compete for a spot in the MAC Tournament.

The details

BGSU was led in scoring by junior guard Chandler Turner with 22 points, while Buffalo was paced by senior forward Ronnie James' 25 points. The Bulls shot 53% from the field and made 10 three-pointers to overcome a 40-36 halftime deficit and pull away late in the second half.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
  • BGSU led 40-36 at halftime before Buffalo rallied in the second half.

The players

Chandler Turner

A junior guard for the Bowling Green State University Falcons men's basketball team.

Ronnie James

A senior forward for the University at Buffalo Bulls men's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We fought hard, but Buffalo was just too much for us in the end. We'll need to regroup and get ready for our next conference game.”

— Chandler Turner, BGSU Junior Guard

What’s next

BGSU will look to bounce back on Saturday when they host the Kent State Golden Flashes, while Buffalo will try to extend their winning streak when they travel to take on the Ohio Bobcats.

The takeaway

This loss drops BGSU further down in the MAC standings, making their path to the conference tournament more difficult. Buffalo, on the other hand, solidifies their position as one of the top teams in the league with this road victory.