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Standings - MAC
| Teams | W | L | Pct | Conf | GB | L10 | Stk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball | 6 | 2 | .750 | 0-0 | - | 6-2 | W1 |
| Kent | 6 | 3 | .667 | 0-0 | - | 6-3 | W2 |
| Ohio | 5 | 2 | .714 | 0-0 | - | 5-2 | W3 |
| Akr | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0-0 | - | 5-3 | W1 |
| BGSU | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0-0 | - | 5-3 | W3 |
| E MI | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0-0 | - | 5-3 | W1 |
| NIU | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0-0 | - | 5-3 | L2 |
| Mia-O | 4 | 3 | .571 | 0-0 | - | 4-3 | W2 |
| Toled | 3 | 4 | .429 | 0-0 | - | 3-4 | L4 |
| CenMI | 2 | 5 | .286 | 0-0 | - | 2-5 | L2 |
| W MI | 2 | 6 | .250 | 0-0 | - | 2-6 | L2 |
| Buff | 1 | 8 | .111 | 0-0 | - | 1-8 | L6 |
Team Leaders
| Name | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| PTS | Sy Chatman | 15.8 |
| REB | Jonnivius Smith | 9.0 |
| AST | Shawn Fulcher | 2.8 |
| ST | Shawn Fulcher | 1.7 |
| BLK | Sy Chatman | 1.7 |
| FG% | Jonnivius Smith | .593 |
| FT% | Shawn Fulcher | .762 |
| 3PT% | Ryan Sabol | .372 |
| MIN | Sy Chatman | 30.8 |
| PF | Ryan Sabol | 1.0 |
Team Rankings
| Total | MAC Rank | Div I Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PF | 68.1 | 9 | 311 |
| PA | 81.9 | 11 | 343 |
| REB | 31.8 | 8 | 254 |
| FG% | .417 | 12 | 298 |
| 3PTM | 6.3 | 11 | 276 |
| PF | 15.2 | 2 | 62 |
| ST/TO | 0.4 | 12 | 340 |
Latest Game - Dec 5, 2023
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Last 5 Games
Next 5 Games
| Date | Team | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 9 | Western Kentucky | 2:00PM EST | Preview |
| Thu, Dec 21 | @Richmond | 7:00PM EST | Preview |
| Fri, Dec 29 | Niagara | 7:00PM EST | Preview |
| Tue, Jan 2 | @Central Michigan | 7:00PM EST | Preview |
| Sat, Jan 6 | Western Michigan | 2:00PM EST | Preview |
Guard
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Boldin, Anquan | 6'3" | 194 | 0 | 1 | Delray Beach, FL, USA | ||
| 24 | Famakinde, Diovion | 6'3" | 224 | 0 | 1 | Woodstock, CT, USA | ||
| 10 | Fulcher, Shawn | 6' | 170 | 0 | 1 | Brooklyn, NY, USA | ||
| 12 | Graham, James  |
6'7" | 208 | 11/24/1988 | 35 | 3 | Milwaukee, WI, USA | |
| 0 | Jones, Kanye | 6'5" | 190 | 0 | 3 | Orlando, FL, USA | ||
| 14 | McVeigh, Lloyd | 6'6" | 205 | 0 | 1 | Cabarita Beach, Australia | ||
| 2 | Sabol, Ryan | 6'2" | 195 | 0 | 1 | Washington, DC, USA | ||
| 11 | Wilson, Bryson | 6'5" | 210 | 0 | 1 | Washington, DC, USA |
Forward
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Adams, Isaiah | 6'6" | 210 | 0 | 4 | Jacksonville, FL, USA | ||
| 1 | Chatman, Sy | 6'8" | 227 | 0 | 4 | Minneapolis, MN, USA | ||
| 15 | Smith, Jonnivius | 6'9" | 200 | 0 | 4 | Selma, AL, USA | ||
| 5 | Williamson, Zaakir | 6'7" | 230 | 0 | 2 | Philadelphia, PA, USA |
Game Information
| Average Age: 35 |
| Average Height: 6'5.1" |
| Average Weight: 205.2 |
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| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PTM | 3PTA | 3PT% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | ST | BLK | TO | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatman, Sy F | 9 | 30.8 | 15.8 | 5.7 | 11.2 | .505 | 1.2 | 3.9 | .314 | 3.2 | 5.1 | .630 | 1.1 | 5.4 | 6.6 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 2.3 |
| Adams, Isaiah F | 5 | 28.8 | 11.8 | 3.6 | 11.2 | .321 | 1.8 | 7.2 | .250 | 2.8 | 3.8 | .737 | 0.4 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 4.0 | 2.8 |
| Smith, Jonnivius F | 9 | 27.2 | 9.8 | 3.9 | 6.6 | .593 | 0.6 | 1.1 | .500 | 1.4 | 1.9 | .765 | 3.6 | 5.4 | 9.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.6 |
| Fulcher, Shawn G | 9 | 25.8 | 9.0 | 3.2 | 9.0 | .358 | 0.8 | 3.7 | .212 | 1.8 | 2.3 | .762 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Jones, Kanye G | 8 | 18.8 | 9.0 | 2.4 | 7.4 | .322 | 0.4 | 2.1 | .176 | 3.9 | 5.1 | .756 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| Boldin, Anquan G | 9 | 29.8 | 6.9 | 2.7 | 5.9 | .453 | 0.6 | 2.0 | .278 | 1.0 | 1.6 | .643 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 2.1 |
| Sabol, Ryan G | 9 | 26.0 | 6.7 | 1.9 | 6.6 | .288 | 1.8 | 4.8 | .372 | 1.1 | 1.3 | .833 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Williamson, Zaakir F | 8 | 13.0 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 2.0 | .688 | 0.0 | 0.1 | .000 | 1.0 | 1.5 | .667 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 1.3 |
| McVeigh, Lloyd G | 8 | 9.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | .455 | 0.1 | 0.9 | .143 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.000 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 1.1 |
| Wilson, Bryson G | 7 | 9.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.6 | .182 | 0.0 | 0.9 | .000 | 0.3 | 0.7 | .400 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
Extra
| Player | GP | MIN | +/- | EFF | A/TO | ST/TO | PPS | 2DO | 3D | TF | FF | EJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boldin, Anquan G | 9 | 29.8 | -15 | 8.000 | 0.68 | 0.59 | 1.17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wilson, Bryson G | 7 | 9.6 | -2 | .714 | 0.83 | 0.33 | 0.55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fulcher, Shawn G | 9 | 25.8 | -9 | 6.333 | 1.14 | 0.68 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sabol, Ryan G | 9 | 26.0 | -21 | 3.000 | 1.00 | 0.14 | 1.02 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chatman, Sy F | 9 | 30.8 | -3 | 15.778 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 1.41 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adams, Isaiah F | 5 | 28.8 | 0 | 7.800 | 0.85 | 0.15 | 1.05 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McVeigh, Lloyd G | 8 | 9.9 | -7 | 2.000 | 0.38 | 0.25 | 1.18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jones, Kanye G | 8 | 18.8 | -6 | 6.500 | 1.14 | 0.43 | 1.22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Williamson, Zaakir F | 8 | 13.0 | -4 | 5.375 | 0.33 | 0.11 | 1.88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smith, Jonnivius F | 9 | 27.2 | -8 | 16.778 | 0.27 | 0.47 | 1.49 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent
| Date | Opponent | Result | Pts Leader | Rebs Leader | Asst Leader | Game Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Nov 6 | Fairleigh Dickinson | L, 92-86 | Adams (24) | Smith (11) | Adams (5) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sat Nov 11 | South Alabama | L, 70-56 | Chatman (15) | Chatman (10) | Jones (4) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Nov 15 | (Unknown) | W, 89-83 | Chatman () | Smith () | Fulcher () | Recap | Boxscore |
| Mon Nov 20 | Hofstra | L, 102-68 | Chatman (30) | Smith (8) | Adams (5) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Tue Nov 21 | @Louisiana | L, 68-60 | Fulcher (13) | Smith (8) | Boldin (3) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Nov 22 | Iona | L, 89-64 | Chatman (20) | Smith (5) | Sabol (7) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Nov 29 | @James Madison | L, 81-66 | Chatman (19) | Boldin (5) | Boldin (3) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sat Dec 2 | St. Bonaventure | L, 80-65 | Chatman (23) | Chatman (8) | Fulcher (8) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Tue Dec 5 | @Butler | L, 72-59 | Chatman (16) | Chatman (8) | Boldin (3) | Recap | Boxscore |
Upcoming
| Date | Opponent | Time (EST) | Game Info | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Dec 9 | Western Kentucky | 2:00 PM | Preview | |
| Thu Dec 21 | @Richmond | 7:00 PM | Preview | |
| Fri Dec 29 | Niagara | 7:00 PM | Preview | |
| Tue Jan 2 | @Central Michigan | 7:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Jan 6 | Western Michigan | 2:00 PM | Preview | |
| Tue Jan 9 | Miami (OH) | 7:00 PM | Preview | |
| Fri Jan 12 | @Akron | 7:00 PM | Preview | |
| Tue Jan 16 | @Toledo | 7:00 PM | Preview | |
| Tue Jan 23 | Ball State | 7:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Jan 27 | @Eastern Michigan | 3:30 PM | Preview | |
| Tue Jan 30 | @Ohio | 7:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Feb 3 | Kent State | 8:30 PM | Preview | |
| Tue Feb 6 | @Bowling Green | 7:00 PM | Preview | |
| Tue Feb 13 | @Northern Illinois | 8:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Feb 17 | Akron | 2:00 PM | Preview | |
| Tue Feb 20 | Eastern Michigan | 7:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Feb 24 | @Western Michigan | 2:30 PM | Preview | |
| Tue Feb 27 | @Kent State | 7:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Mar 2 | Toledo | 2:00 PM | Preview | |
| Tue Mar 5 | Ohio | 7:00 PM | Preview | |
| Fri Mar 8 | Northern Illinois | 7:00 PM | Preview |
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Graham (not injury related) had his eligibility waiver denied by the NCAA on Monday, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Chatman (knee) had 15 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, an assist, a block and a steal across 16 minutes in Monday's 71-67 exhibition victory over Daemen.
Slaughter committed Monday to JuCo school Coahoma Community College, joining the program as a transfer from Buffalo, VerbalCommits.com reports.
Jack announced his decision to transfer to Dayton on Sunday, David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News reports.
Jones will transfer to Iowa State, Nick Osen of 247Sports.com reports.
Mading announced his commitment to Norfolk State on Monday.
Hardnett announced his decision to transfer to Arkansas State, Jonah Bronstein of the Buffalo News reports.
Jack put his name in the transfer portal Thursday, VerbalCommits.com reports.
Hardnett entered the transfer portal Friday, VerbalCommits.com reports.
Jones was added to the NCAA's transfer portal Tuesday, VerbalCommits.com reports.
Mading has entered the NCAA transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.
Hardnett (knee) returns from a one game absence due to a knee injury.
Hardnett (knee) did not play in Tuesday's win over Bowling Green.
Mading totaled four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), a rebound, a block and a steal in 11 minutes during a scrimmage against Daemen on Oct. 30.
Chatman (knee) did not play during Buffalo's exhibition win Oct. 31 versus Daemen.
Mballa committed to Mississippi on Sunday, Travis Branham of 247Sports.com reports.
Mballa is in the transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.
Fagan committed to UMBC on Sunday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Williams will forgo his remaining year of eligibility and seek an opportunity at the pro level, James P. McCoy of CBS 19 News reports.
Segu will look for opportunities at the next level after spending four seasons with Buffalo, James P. McCoy of The Buffalo News reports.
Mballa racked up 23 points (10-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 17 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 86-84 victory over Miami (OH).
Hardnett (back) logged six points (3-3 FG), two rebounds, one assist and two steals across 16 minutes during Friday's 74-53 loss to Ohio.
Bertram (foot) contributed three rebounds and one assist over eight minutes during Friday's 74-68 win over Ball State.
Hardnett (back) will not play Friday, UB Men's Basketball official Twitter account reports.
Hardnett (back) is warming up ahead of Friday's game against Ball State.
Bertram (foot) was seen dressed for Friday's game against Ball State, UB Men's Basketball reports.
Fagan (undisclosed) will be available for Tuesday's game against Western Michigan.
Hardnett (back) will not be available for Tuesday's game against Western Michigan.
Mballa (illness) is available to play Tuesday against Western Michigan.
Mading is out for Wednesday's game against Bowling Green, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.
Bertram (foot) remains sidelined for Wednesday's game against Bowling Green, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.
Mballa (illness) will not play Wednesday,Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo Newsreports.
Fagan will not play against Bowling Green on Wednesday due to COVID-19 protocols, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.
Fagan won't play Saturday against Akron due to COVID-19 protocols.
Mballa has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Akron due to COVID-19 protocols.
Mballa ended with 26 points (9-18 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-17 FT), 17 rebounds, five blocks and one steal over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 91-81 loss to Miami (OH).
Hardnett (illness) accumulated two points (2-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in nine minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 91-81 loss to Miami (OH).
Brewton (illness) is available for Saturday's game versus Canisius, Jonah Bronstein of the Associated Press reports.
Jones (personal) is available for Saturday's game against Canisius, Jonah Bronstein of the Associated Press reports.
Bertram (foot) won't play Saturday against Canisius, according to Jonah Bronstein of the Associated Press.
Hardnett is out for Saturday's game against Canisius due to a non-COVID illness, Jonah Bronstein of the Associated Press reports.
Jones (personal) remains out for Saturday's game against St. John Fisher.
Williams (illness) is active and starting Saturday against Canisius.
Brewton is unavailable for Saturday's game against St. John Fisher due to a non-COVID illness.
Jones did not play in Wednesday's game against Western Kentucky due to family reasons.
Williams sat out Wednesday's game against Western Kentucky due to a non-COVID illness.
Mballa has decided to withdraw from the 2021 NBA Draft and will return to Buffalo for 2021-22, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Williams has withdrawn from 2021 NBA Draft consideration and will return to Buffalo for his senior season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Zachery (suspension) announced via his personal Twitter account that he has entered the transfer portal.
Mballa will enter the 2021 NBA Draft while preserving his collegiate eligibility.
Gallion is in the transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.
Mballa had 23 points (8-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-11 FT), 19 rebounds, two assists and two steals across 35 minutes in Thursday's 74-63 victory over Miami (OH).
Mballa had 22 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 9-12 FT), 16 rebounds and five steals across 33 minutes in Tuesday's 78-58 victory over Ball State.
Williams had 25 points (10-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 14 rebounds and three assists across 32 minutes in Tuesday's 85-69 victory over Western Michigan.
Robinson, who left the Buffalo basketball program earlier this season, was arrested Dec. 19 in Ruston, La. on kidnapping and assault charges, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.
Mballa (foot) is available off the bench Tuesday versus Miami (Ohio), Jonah Bronstein of the Associated Press reports.
Bertram (foot) will return to the starting five Tuesday versus Miami (Ohio).
Brewton had his waiver for immediate eligibility approved on Wednesday by the NCAA, the team announced.
Graves will withdraw his name from the 2020 NBA Draft and return to Buffalo for his senior season, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.
Graves announced Friday that he is entering the 2020 NBA Draft.
Fagan (knee) didn't suit up in Monday's 85-78 loss to Miami (OH).
Hardnett returned from his one-game absence and posted six points (3-3 FG) and five rebounds over 19 minutes during Saturday's 86-67 loss to Central Michigan.
Hardnett will not play in Tuesday's game against Ohio due to illness, Jonah Bronstein of the Associated Press reports.
Updating a previous report, Fagan (knee) will actually be held out Tuesday, Jonah Bronstein of the Associated Press reports.
Grant (personal) will be available for Tuesday's game against Ohio, Jonah Bronstein of the Associated Press reports.
Fagan (knee) will be available for Tuesday's game against Ohio, Jonah Bronstein of the Buffalo News reports.
Bertram (foot) recorded three rebounds over five minutes in his season debut Saturday versus Ball State.
Fagan (knee) is practicing but has not been cleared to play in games, Jonah Bronstein of the Associated Press reports.
Bertram (foot) is expected to make his season debut in Saturday's matchup with Northern Illinois, Jonah Bronstein of AP Sports reports.
Bertram (foot) remains without a timeline for return but is expected to return at some point during conference play, Jonah Bronstein of the AP reports.
Fagan has been cleared to return to practice following offseason knee surgery, Jonah Bronstein of the AP reports.
Bertram is dealing with some sort of foot injury that began bothering him after the team's practice last Thursday. He is currently wearing a walking boot on his left foot and will miss his second consecutive game Monday night against Nazareth, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.
Mballa's waiver has been granted by the NCAA and he will be eligible to play for the Bulls right out of the gate, Jonah Bronstein of the Associated Press reports.
Nickelberry committed April 21 to join Buffalo in 2019-20 as a transfer from Trinity Valley Community College (Texas), The Buffalo News reports.
Massinburg had 14 points (4-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds and two assists through 36 minutes in Sunday's 58-78 loss to Texas Tech.
Harris recorded nine points (3-13 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 36 minutes in Saturday's 58-78 loss to Texas Tech.
Perkins had 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-7 FT) and 10 rebounds through 33 minutes in Sunday's 58-78 loss to Texas Tech.
Harris recorded 31 points (13-20 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT) to go along with five rebounds and two assists across 36 minutes in Saturday's MAC title-winning victory over Bowling Green.
Harris produced a team-high 19 points (8-18 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 1-4 FT) to go along with eight rebounds and six assists in Saturday's 90-76 victory over Central Michigan.
Massinburg had his first triple-double with 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt) 13 rebounds and 10 assists as the Bulls ran away from Lemoyne on Wednesday. He added four steals.
Massinburg, who missed Wednesday's game against Dartmouth due to a minor knee injury, returned to action Saturday and scored 21 points in the win over Marist.
Massinburg led the Bulls past West Virginia with a career-high 43 points (12-22 FG, 9-15 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 14 rebounds and three assists on Friday.
Smart has committed to Wake Forest for the 2018-2019 season, Les Johns of the Demon Deacon Digest reports.
Clark had 25 points (10-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, four rebounds, two blocks and a steal in Thursday's Round of 64 win over Arizona.
Massinburg totaled 24 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 9-11 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and one steal during Friday's 95-82 win over visiting Bowling Green.
McKinzie will transfer from Buffalo to South Plains College (JUCO), Verbal Commits reports.
McKinzie has been suspended indefinitely after being charged with three different felony counts and five misdemeanors stemming from an incident earlier in the week, Lou Michel of The Buffalo News reports.
Johnson rejected a career-high eight shots in the win over Bowling Green on Friday. He added four points and three blocks.
Hamilton scored a team-high 32 points (8-13 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT) with four assists in the win over Bowling Green on Friday.
Hamilton produced 27 points (10-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, and eight assists in the win over Central Michigan on Tuesday.
Hamilton scored 33 points (13-16 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT) with six rebounds and two assists in the loss to Akron on Saturday.
Hamilton provided 15 points, nine rebounds, and 10 assists in the win over Western Michigan on Saturday.
Massinburg (illness) scored 14 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT) to go with three rebounds and five assists in his season debut Wednesday.
Massinburg (illness) will return to action Wednesday against Pitt, Mark Gaughan of the Buffalo News reports.
Massinburg (illness) remains sidelined for Saturday's game against St. Bonaventure, Mark Gaughan of The Buffalo News reports.
Johnson (foot) posted a career-high 14 points in Wednesday's game against Creighton.
Hamilton provided eight points, 11 assists, and three steals in the win over Nazareth on Thursday.
Bearden has decided he will transfer to Western Kentucky, Jon Rothstein reports.
Bearden has been given his release to transfer from Buffalo, Jeff Goodman of ESPN reports.
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