The University at Buffalo men's basketball team made their way to Rhode Island Tuesday morning. They take on No. 3 Miami (Florida) Thursday in Providence.
They were sent off in chants, hugs and high-fives.
.@UBmenshoops hype is live here at UB @WKBW as the men board the bus pic.twitter.com/M7GcFXq3Kq
— Desiree Wiley (@DesireeWiley) March 15, 2016
On Sunday the No. 14 seed in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament found out they'd face No. 3 Miami in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
The UB men say they've been studying Miami and they're more than prepared.
"I feel like it's a good experience," said CJ Massinburg a freshman point guard. "Not too many people in life get to do this. I'm pretty blessed to get to do it in my freshman year. I think the team is excited and ready to get the job done."
.@UBmenshoops freshman point guard CJ says the team has been studying Miami and they're ready! #UBDancing @WKBW pic.twitter.com/gV0UrSgTwj
— Desiree Wiley (@DesireeWiley) March 15, 2016
UB earned their spot in "the big dance" by topping Akron in Saturday's Mid-American Conference Championship game.
Willie Conner believes both teams can win despite naysayers.
"Just wait on it. Just wait on it," said Conners.
.@UBmenshoops Connors pre-game ritual? Listening to some good beats before taking the court #UBDancing #UB @WKBW pic.twitter.com/AH2A9vKXz0
— Desiree Wiley (@DesireeWiley) March 15, 2016
The Bulls and Hurricanes will play on Thursday at 6:50 p.m.
