Spring Break
'Hawks win 9th straight at Millett
Peavy celebrates final home game with career-high 24 points in victory
Ben Garbarek
Issue date: 2/27/07 Section: Sports
RedHawk forward Tim Pollitz said the difference was the rebounding for Miami.
"Last time they out-rebounded us by 14 or so," Pollitz said. "Tonight they only out-rebounded us by three."
Buffalo actually out-rebounded Miami by 18 during their previous meeting, but the RedHawks benefited greatly this time around having Pollitz in the lineup. The junior forward sat out January's game, but complemented Peavy's strong rebounding performance with eight boards of his own Saturday.
Pollitz has emerged as Miami's go-to guy on offense this season. Pollitz seemed nearly unstoppable on offense, scoring 22 points and making eight of his 12 shots.
Pollitz's hot shooting continued his run toward the top shooting percentage in the MAC. He currently is ranked second, but has connected on over 30 more attempts than any of his competitors.
Throughout the second half, the RedHawks withstood all of Buffalo's attempts to rally back into the ball game. Buffalo saw strong second half performances from Idbihi and sophomore guard Andy Robinson.
Robinson caught fire in the second half, scoring 19 of his team-high 21 in the last 20 minutes.
Tempers flared briefly toward the end of the game between Peavy and Bulls' freshman Calvin Betts. Both Betts and Buffalo senior guard Darwin Young tested Peavy's patience all afternoon and tension finally boiled over resulting in a double technical for both Betts and Peavy.
"(Betts) got in his face and Peavy responded," Coles said. "Peavy has to stand up for himself. You never want players fighting, but you want them to be aggressive."
Seniors Monty St. Clair, Doug Penno, and Peavy were honored before their final game at Millett. Penno was inserted into the starting lineup in place of sophomore guard Michael Bramos. Both Peavy and Penno received standing ovations as Coles substituted them out during the final minutes of the game.
With the RedHawks only allowing 68 points to Buffalo Saturday, they are still the only team in Division-I basketball to not allow more than 70 points in any of their games this year.
Miami finishes the regular season with two road games, one in Athens Thursday against Ohio and the last regular season game in Bowling Green Sunday to take on the Falcons. After Sunday's game against Bowling Green, the 'Hawks head to Cleveland for the MAC Tournament to earn their chance to go to the NCAA Tournament.
"Last time they out-rebounded us by 14 or so," Pollitz said. "Tonight they only out-rebounded us by three."
Buffalo actually out-rebounded Miami by 18 during their previous meeting, but the RedHawks benefited greatly this time around having Pollitz in the lineup. The junior forward sat out January's game, but complemented Peavy's strong rebounding performance with eight boards of his own Saturday.
Pollitz has emerged as Miami's go-to guy on offense this season. Pollitz seemed nearly unstoppable on offense, scoring 22 points and making eight of his 12 shots.
Pollitz's hot shooting continued his run toward the top shooting percentage in the MAC. He currently is ranked second, but has connected on over 30 more attempts than any of his competitors.
Throughout the second half, the RedHawks withstood all of Buffalo's attempts to rally back into the ball game. Buffalo saw strong second half performances from Idbihi and sophomore guard Andy Robinson.
Robinson caught fire in the second half, scoring 19 of his team-high 21 in the last 20 minutes.
Tempers flared briefly toward the end of the game between Peavy and Bulls' freshman Calvin Betts. Both Betts and Buffalo senior guard Darwin Young tested Peavy's patience all afternoon and tension finally boiled over resulting in a double technical for both Betts and Peavy.
"(Betts) got in his face and Peavy responded," Coles said. "Peavy has to stand up for himself. You never want players fighting, but you want them to be aggressive."
Seniors Monty St. Clair, Doug Penno, and Peavy were honored before their final game at Millett. Penno was inserted into the starting lineup in place of sophomore guard Michael Bramos. Both Peavy and Penno received standing ovations as Coles substituted them out during the final minutes of the game.
With the RedHawks only allowing 68 points to Buffalo Saturday, they are still the only team in Division-I basketball to not allow more than 70 points in any of their games this year.
Miami finishes the regular season with two road games, one in Athens Thursday against Ohio and the last regular season game in Bowling Green Sunday to take on the Falcons. After Sunday's game against Bowling Green, the 'Hawks head to Cleveland for the MAC Tournament to earn their chance to go to the NCAA Tournament.
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