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The UB Men's basketball team moved to 2-1 on the season with a 71-65 victory over intrastate rival Cornell Monday (11/24) evening at Alumni Arena. Senior Rasaun Young led all players with 21 points as he hit on 8-of-14 shots (57.1%) for the game. Senior Mike Martinho added 17 points while senior Matt Clemens had 13. Senior Bo Buttenback led the Big Red with 14.

Although UB led by nine at the half, the Big Red stayed close throughout the game. After shooting only 37.9% (11-29) in the first half, Cornell rebounded to hit on over 60% (14-23) of their shots in the second half, taking a two-point lead at 50-48 on a Brent Fisher layupwith 10 minutes left to play. However, a Martinho three on the Bulls' next possession started an 9-2 run giving UB a seven-point advantage at 59-52. Although Cornell closed the gap to 64-62 with 1:40 remaining, they could get no closer.

The Bulls will next be in action on Saturday (11/29) when they play crosstown rival Niagara at the Marine Midland Arena at 8:15 pm.