A trip to Ypsilanti, Michigan marked a turning point for the women's basketball squad. Buffalo's meeting with Eastern Michigan at the Convocation Center quickly became a tough one to swallow after the first quarter. The Eagles' Cha Sweeny and Janay Morton were a force to be reckoned with and trampled through Buffalo's defense. The Bulls' offense couldn't generate any momentum in their Mid-American Conference opener.
After an impressive showing in non-conference by the Bulls, the typical fan's morale was high. Eight games later, this morale would be put to a serious test. Days reminiscent of the one that took place in Ypsilanti became more common as the Bulls went stagnant to begin conference play.