Angelo Brizzi scored 27 points with 10 in overtime to lead Buffalo to victory
Buffalo improved to 16-11 overall and 6-8 in Mid-American Conference play
Marcus Banks led UMass with 24 points in the losing effort
The Bulls overcame an eight-point second-half deficit to secure the win
📖 Full Retelling
Angelo Brizzi scored 27 points, including 10 in overtime, as the Buffalo Bulls defeated the UMass Minutemen 86-82 in a Mid-American Conference basketball game held in Amherst, Massachusetts on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The Bulls (16-11, 6-8 Mid-American Conference) received significant contributions from multiple players with Tim Oboh adding 15 points while shooting efficiently from both the field (4 of 5) and free-throw line (7 of 11) to go along with nine rebounds. Noah Batchelor also chipped in with 15 points, shooting 5 for 10 from the field and making 5 of 9 three-point attempts. For UMass (15-13, 6-9), Marcus Banks led all scorers with 24 points, while Leonardo Bettiol contributed 21 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. Daniel Hankins-Sanford added 13 points, six rebounds, and three steals for the Minutemen. Brizzi scored 13 points in the first half, but Buffalo trailed 34-29 at halftime. The Bulls fell behind by eight points in the second half before mounting a 7-0 run to narrow the deficit to 42-41 with 12:47 remaining. Batchelor's 12 second-half points proved crucial as Buffalo secured the victory in overtime, improving their conference standing with the win.
🏷️ Themes
College Basketball, Conference Competition, Overtime Victory
Intercollegiate sports teams of University of Massachusetts Amherst
The UMass Minutemen are the athletic teams that represent the University of Massachusetts Amherst; strictly speaking, the Minutemen nickname applies to men's teams and athletes only — women's teams and athletes are known as Minutewomen. The Minutemen and Minutewomen compete in NCAA Division I sports...
Amateur basketball played by students of higher education institutions
College basketball is basketball that is played by teams of student-athletes at universities and colleges. In the United States, colleges and universities are governed by collegiate athletic bodies, including the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the National Association of Intercolle...
Intercollegiate sports teams of the University at Buffalo
The Buffalo Bulls are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent the University at Buffalo (UB) in Buffalo, New York. The Bulls compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level as a member of Mid-American Conference (MAC) East Division, having joined the ...
Overtime is the amount of time someone works beyond normal working hours. The term is also used for the pay received for this time. Normal hours may be determined in several ways:
by custom (what is considered healthy or reasonable by society),
by practices of a given trade or profession,
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This victory improves Buffalo's record to 16-11 and 6-8 in the Mid-American Conference, keeping them in contention for postseason play. The win also demonstrates the team's resilience by overcoming an eight-point second-half deficit and relying on Angelo Brizzi's clutch overtime performance.
Context & Background
Buffalo Bulls entered the game with a 15-11 record
UMass Minutemen had a 15-12 record before the game
The game went into overtime after a close second half
What Happens Next
Buffalo will look to build on this win as they continue their Mid-American Conference schedule. UMass will aim to rebound in their next game to improve their conference standing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the top scorer for Buffalo?
Angelo Brizzi scored 27 points for Buffalo.
How did Buffalo perform in overtime?
Buffalo outscored UMass in overtime, with Angelo Brizzi contributing 10 of his 27 points.
What was the final score?
Buffalo defeated UMass 86-82 in overtime.
Original Source
Brizzi and Buffalo secure 86-82 OT win over UMass Angelo Brizzi scored 27 points, including 10 in the overtime, as the Buffalo Bulls knocked off the UMass Minutemen 86-82 on Saturday By The Associated Press February 21, 2026, 9:15 PM AMHERST, Mass. -- Angelo Brizzi scored 27 points, including 10 in the overtime, and Buffalo defeated UMass 86-82 on Saturday. Brizzi shot 7 for 15 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 9 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Bulls (16-11, 6-8 Mid-American Conference). Tim Oboh added 15 points while shooting 4 of 5 from the field and 7 for 11 from the line while they also had nine rebounds. Noah Batchelor shot 5 for 10, including 5 for 9 from beyond the arc to finish with 15 points. Marcus Banks led the way for the Minutemen (15-13, 6-9) with 24 points. Leonardo Bettiol added 21 points, eight rebounds and four assists for UMass. Daniel Hankins-Sanford also had 13 points, six rebounds and three steals. Brizzi scored 13 points in the first half and Buffalo went into halftime trailing 34-29. After trailing by eight points in the second half, Buffalo went on a 7-0 run to narrow the score to 42-41 with 12:47 left in the half before finishing off the victory. Batchelor scored 12 second-half points. Popular Reads Nancy Guthrie live updates: More than 1 suspect not ruled out, sheriff's office says 4 hours ago Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released after arrest on suspicion of misconduct Feb 19, 4:23 PM Nancy Guthrie case: Person released as search for 'armed individual' continues Feb 10, 11:15 PM ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . Sponsored Content by Taboola Popular Reads Nancy Guthrie live updates: More than 1 suspect not ruled out, sheriff's office says 4 hours ago Nancy Guthrie case: Person released as search for 'armed individual' continues Feb 10, 11:15 PM Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released after arrest on suspicion of misconduct Feb 19, 4:23 PM Trump says he has signed...
