Oxford, Ohio - The Miami University men's basketball team dropped its Mid-American Conference opener to the University at Buffalo, 90-62 on Tuesday night. Isaiah Coleman-Lands led Miami with 12 points. The loss drops Miami to 3-2 overall while the Bulls improve to 3-2 on the season and 1-1 in MAC play.

How it Happened:

• Buffalo used an early rebounding advantage to race out to a 17-10 lead with 11:14 to play in the first half. 
• The Bulls continued their hot shooting and went to the locker room with a 47-28 lead after 20 minutes of play.
• Buffalo outscored Miami 43-34 in the second half.

Game Notes:

• Jackson Ames recorded his career bucket late in the first half and Luka Eller converted a layup with six minutes to play in the second half. Both players finished the game with four points.
• James Beck went 4-for-4 from the foul line.
• Mekhi Lairy remains perfect (21-for-21) from the free-throw line in 2020-21.

Up Next:
Miami hits the road for a game at Bradley on Saturday, Dec. 19. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. (ET). The last time the two teams met, the RedHawks collected a 71-55 victory on December 21, 2019.