The Buffalo women’s basketball team and Central Michigan were tied at 71 after 44 minutes and 57 seconds of basketball Saturday. The chance to be named Mid-American Conference Champions and a ticket to the NCAA Tournament hung in the balance.
After a timeout, the Bulls got the inbound to sophomore guard Stephanie Reid, who drove down the lane and threw up an off-balanced jumper.
Only the sound of the Buffalo fans’ cheers rung louder in Quicken Loans Arena as the ball banked in. And Buffalo got its first-ever MAC Championship and bid to the NCAA Tournament.
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