Preview of Friday’s Mid-American Conference Men’s Basketball Game AMHERST, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Buffalo Bulls, seeking to snap a three-game skid, will host the Massachusetts Minutemen in a Mid-American Conference men’s basketball matchup Friday at Alumni Arena. Buffalo (13-5, 2-3 MAC) opened conference play with two wins but has since dropped consecutive games to Kent State, Miami (Ohio) and, most recently, an 82-63 home loss to Akron on Tuesday. Despite the team’s struggles, guard Ryan Sabol has been a consistent offensive force, averaging 21 points over the last three contests. He scored 26 in the loss to the Zips. Massachusetts (12-8, 3-2) arrives having won three of its last four, including a tight 84-82 victory over Toledo on Tuesday. The Minutemen have shown resilience in close games, with their last three wins each decided by three points or fewer. A key player to watch is Jayden Ndjigue, who is coming off a 12-point, 2-assist performance against Toledo. The Bulls won both meetings last season. Friday’s contest begins a critical stretch for both teams as they navigate the conference schedule. Following this game, Buffalo travels to Bowling Green on Tuesday, while Massachusetts visits Miami (Ohio) on the same night. The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. EST tipoff at the University at Buffalo’s Alumni Arena.