Saturday, December 14
Buffalo, NY
2:00pm
vs
Stony Brook
Photo by: Paul Hokanson / UB Athletics
Bulls Welcome Stony Brook to Alumni Arena on Saturday
12/13/2024 10:52:00 AM | Women's Basketball
BUFFALO, NY – After a 10-day break, the University at Buffalo women's basketball team returns to action on Saturday as they host the Stony Brook Seawolves on Saturday at 2pm.
The game will be streamed on ESPN+ with Paul Peck (play-by-play) and Matt Mattia (color) announcing and can be heard on ESPN 1520 and the Varsity Network with Jack Kreuzer on the call.
This is the fourth overall meeting between Buffalo and Stony Brook. The Seawolves defeated the Bulls 83-52 at Island Federal Arena last season. UB is 16-9 all-time against opponents from the Colonial Athletic Conference.
For the second straight game, Buffalo led from start to finish as they put forth another dominant effort in a 74-51 win over Binghamton on December 4. Three Bulls scored in double figures on the night, led by Chellia Watson who scored a game-high 26 points to go with four rebounds and five assists. Senior guard Terah Harness scored in double figures for the fourth straight game with 12 points and sophomore Alexis Davis recorded her second double-double of the season with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
The Bulls have four players averaging in double figures on the season, led by Watson who is averaging 20.0 points per game. Harness (11.9) and Lewis-Williams (11.8 ppg) are also averaging in double figures while Noelani Cornfield is averaging 9.1 points per contest while leading the team in assists (39). Davis is leading the team in rebounding, averaging just under a double-double with 9.9 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.
As a team, the Bulls lead the league in scoring offense (79.0), scoring defense (53.1), scoring margin (+25.9), field goal percentage (.462), field goal defense (.362), 3FG defense (.260), assists (145) and turnover margin (+9.1) while also ranking in the top three in rebounding (40.8), steals per game (11.6) and free throw percentage (.745).
The Stony Brook Seawolves are 3-5 overall after falling to Holy Cross 73-56 on Saturday. The Seawolves were picked to finish ninth in the CAA preseason coaches poll after recording a 28-5 overall record a year ago and earning their first national postseason appearance since 2021-22. Zaida Gonzalez leads the Seawolves offensively with 15.1 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. Breauna Ware (11.3 ppg) is also averaging in double figures while Janay Brantley and Shamarla King are tied for the team lead in rebounding (6.1 rpg).
As a team, Stony Brook is locking down its opponents on the defensive end of the floor as they rank second in the CAA in three-point field goal defense (.222) and third in field goal defense (.379) while also ranking fifth in scoring defense (60.3). Stony Brook has a challenging non-conference slate, featuring nine different conference members and four opponents who participated in the NCAA Tournament or WNIT last season.
Up next, Buffalo will remain home to square off against 2024 WNIT Fab 4 participant Vermont in an afternoon matinee on Thursday, December 19 at 1pm.
For all the latest on UB women's basketball, follow @UBWomensBasketball on Twitter/X and Instagram and like the UB Women's Basketball Facebook page.
Click here for ticket information.
Click here for information on the Blue & White Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
The game will be streamed on ESPN+ with Paul Peck (play-by-play) and Matt Mattia (color) announcing and can be heard on ESPN 1520 and the Varsity Network with Jack Kreuzer on the call.
This is the fourth overall meeting between Buffalo and Stony Brook. The Seawolves defeated the Bulls 83-52 at Island Federal Arena last season. UB is 16-9 all-time against opponents from the Colonial Athletic Conference.
For the second straight game, Buffalo led from start to finish as they put forth another dominant effort in a 74-51 win over Binghamton on December 4. Three Bulls scored in double figures on the night, led by Chellia Watson who scored a game-high 26 points to go with four rebounds and five assists. Senior guard Terah Harness scored in double figures for the fourth straight game with 12 points and sophomore Alexis Davis recorded her second double-double of the season with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
The Bulls have four players averaging in double figures on the season, led by Watson who is averaging 20.0 points per game. Harness (11.9) and Lewis-Williams (11.8 ppg) are also averaging in double figures while Noelani Cornfield is averaging 9.1 points per contest while leading the team in assists (39). Davis is leading the team in rebounding, averaging just under a double-double with 9.9 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.
As a team, the Bulls lead the league in scoring offense (79.0), scoring defense (53.1), scoring margin (+25.9), field goal percentage (.462), field goal defense (.362), 3FG defense (.260), assists (145) and turnover margin (+9.1) while also ranking in the top three in rebounding (40.8), steals per game (11.6) and free throw percentage (.745).
The Stony Brook Seawolves are 3-5 overall after falling to Holy Cross 73-56 on Saturday. The Seawolves were picked to finish ninth in the CAA preseason coaches poll after recording a 28-5 overall record a year ago and earning their first national postseason appearance since 2021-22. Zaida Gonzalez leads the Seawolves offensively with 15.1 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. Breauna Ware (11.3 ppg) is also averaging in double figures while Janay Brantley and Shamarla King are tied for the team lead in rebounding (6.1 rpg).
As a team, Stony Brook is locking down its opponents on the defensive end of the floor as they rank second in the CAA in three-point field goal defense (.222) and third in field goal defense (.379) while also ranking fifth in scoring defense (60.3). Stony Brook has a challenging non-conference slate, featuring nine different conference members and four opponents who participated in the NCAA Tournament or WNIT last season.
Up next, Buffalo will remain home to square off against 2024 WNIT Fab 4 participant Vermont in an afternoon matinee on Thursday, December 19 at 1pm.
For all the latest on UB women's basketball, follow @UBWomensBasketball on Twitter/X and Instagram and like the UB Women's Basketball Facebook page.
Click here for ticket information.
Click here for information on the Blue & White Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
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