STORRS, CT – The University at Buffalo women's basketball team defeated Rutgers 82-71 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Gampel Pavilion on Friday. With the win, the Bulls improve to 24-9 on the year and become the first MAC team to win an NCAA Tournament game in back-to-back years since MAC women's basketball began in 1982.
Junior Summer Hemphill led the way for Buffalo with a game-high 23 points, while adding seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and a steal. Cierra Dillard also cracked the 20-point plateau, pouring in 20 points while adding six assists, four rebounds and four steals.