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Buffalo hits game-winner in overtime as time expires

Sophomore guard Amani Corley lies on the court after a foul during the game against the University at Buffalo in Quicken Loans Arena, Saturday, March 12, 2016.

CLEVELAND — Another buzzer beater decided the Chippewas' fate on Saturday. But this time, it went against CMU.

Stephanie Reid hit an off-balance shot as time expired in overtime to give Buffalo the 73-71 overtime victory in the Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship.

The Central Michigan women's basketball team took a late five-point lead, 60-55, with 6:52 to play. Buffalo followed with a 9-0 run, but junior forward Jewel Cotton scored four straight points to tie the game 64-64.