NCAAB roundup: No. 23 Miami (Ohio) tops Buffalo to remain unbeaten

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Tuesday’s college basketball slate delivered a mix of late-game tension and ranked teams asserting control. Miami (Ohio) stayed unbeaten by surviving a final possession, while UConn, Duke, and Saint Louis removed volatility early. For bettors tracking how scoring environments compare across levels, reviewing broader market context through the NBA odds and scores page helps frame pace and efficiency trends beyond a single slate.

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Latest NCAAB Odds & Lines

College basketball markets react quickly to form, efficiency, and momentum. Bettors following nightly movement should always begin with the full board available on the NCAAB odds and scores page, which provides a complete snapshot of moneylines, spreads, and totals across the slate.

Even without focusing on specific numbers, comparing college movement against the NBA odds and scores board can help bettors stay grounded in scoring environments and avoid overreacting to one isolated result.

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Top Takeaways

  • Miami (Ohio) remained unbeaten, but the margin showed how late execution outweighs dominance in tight road games.
  • UConn eliminated variance early, turning a ranked matchup into a controlled result driven by efficiency.
  • Duke continued to win with balance and defensive control, limiting Boston College’s offensive rhythm.
  • Saint Louis flipped its game through shooting efficiency, proving how bench production can quickly change pace.
  • Tennessee’s second-half surge highlighted how depth and sustained scoring runs decide outcomes late.

NCAAB Game Recaps

Miami (Ohio) vs Buffalo Recap: Miami (Ohio) wins 73-71

Miami (Ohio) survived a road scare as Luke Skaljac scored a career-high 19 points to keep the RedHawks unbeaten. Skaljac also added five steals, four rebounds, and three assists, while Brant Byers and Peter Suder provided steady secondary production.

Buffalo closed within two in the final seconds and had a chance to win, but the final three-point attempt came up short. The result turned on late possession execution rather than control throughout.

UConn vs Xavier Recap: UConn wins 92-60

UConn rolled past Xavier behind 17 points and eight assists from Silas Demary Jr. Tarris Reed Jr. and Eric Reibe each scored 14, with Reed continuing an extremely efficient stretch.

The Huskies dictated pace early and never allowed momentum to swing. Once efficiency tilted, the game was decided well before the final minutes.

Duke vs Boston College Recap: Duke wins 67-49

Cameron Boozer recorded 19 points and 12 rebounds as Duke secured its 10th straight victory. Isaiah Evans and Patrick Ngongba added balance on both ends.

Boston College struggled to generate offense and could not sustain runs. Duke’s control of tempo kept volatility low throughout.

Virginia vs Pitt Recap: Virginia wins 67-47

Virginia eased past Pitt as Sam Lewis scored 15 points and Thijs De Ridder posted a double-double. The Cavaliers controlled the glass and limited second chances.

Pitt never found consistent offense, and the gap widened as possessions accumulated. Rebounding discipline dictated the flow.

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Saint Louis vs Davidson Recap: Saint Louis wins 91-82

Brady Dunlap poured in 22 points off the bench, hitting all six of his three-point attempts. Saint Louis shot over 50 percent from the field and extended its winning streak.

Once the shooting run started, Davidson struggled to slow the pace. Efficiency flipped the game quickly after halftime.

St. John’s vs DePaul Recap: St. John’s wins 68-56

St. John’s opened the second half with a 12-0 run that broke the game open. Zuby Ejiofor led with 16 points, nine rebounds, and four assists.

DePaul shot under 35 percent from the field and could not recover once momentum shifted.

Tennessee vs Ole Miss Recap: Tennessee wins 84-66

Nate Ament scored 28 points and Ja’Kobi Gillespie added 20 as Tennessee dominated after halftime. The Volunteers pulled away with a decisive second-half surge.

Ole Miss stayed competitive early, but Tennessee’s depth and sustained scoring removed doubt.

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