Wednesday, February 26
Toledo, OH
7:00pm
at
Toledo
Photo by: Paul Hokanson / UB Athletics
Bulls Close Out February at Toledo on Wednesday
2/25/2025 10:24:00β―AM | Women's Basketball
BUFFALO, NY β The University at Buffalo women's basketball team closes out the month of February on Wednesday as they travel to Toledo for a rematch with the Rockets.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with Mason Lowry (play-by-play) and Rhett Boyd (color) announcing and can be heard on 1520 AM and the Varsity Network with Jack Kreuzer on the call.
This is the 40th overall meeting between Buffalo and Toledo with the Rockets owning a 29-10 series advantage. The Rockets defeated the Bulls 58-55 at Alumni Arena earlier this month.
Buffalo started hot and never let up as they battled to a 68-54 road win over Miami (OH) at Millett Hall on Saturday. It was a balanced effort offensively as all nine Bulls who entered the game scored on the day, led by Chellia Watson who recorded her fifth career double-double with a game-high 18 points and 11 rebounds. Fellow senior Sitota Gines also scored in double figures with 12 points on a career-best four made three-pointers.
The Bulls, one of two MAC teams ranked in the top 15 of the Mid-Major Top 25, are led offensively by Watson who is averaging 20.3 points per game. Sophomore Kirsten Lewis-Williams is averaging 13.6 points per game while leading the team in rebounding (5.6 rpg) and Noelani Cornfield is also averaging in double figures at 10.6 ppg, while leading the team and ranking 23rd nationally in assists per game (5.5).
As a team, the Bulls lead the league in scoring offense (75.0), scoring margin (+16.0), field goal percentage (.455), field goal defense (.370), 3FG defense (.271) and turnover margin (+7.6) while also ranking in the top three in scoring defense (59.0), assists (16.4), steals per game (10.5) and free throw percentage (.773).
The Toledo Rockets are 19-6 overall, and 10-4 in league play, after falling at Bowling Green 81-72 on Saturday. Toledo is 11-1 at Savage Arena this season, including 6-1 in MAC play. The Rockets are balanced offensively with three players averaging in double figures, led by Sammi Mikonowicz who is averaging 13.2 points and a team-best 6.4 rebounds per game. Khera Goss (11.2 ppg) and Kendall Caruthers (11.1 ppg) are also averaging in double figures.
The Rockets have locked down their opponents as they have held eight of their 14 conference opponents below 60 points. Toledo is 22nd in the country in rebounding margin (+7.8) and also ranks second in offensive rebounds per contest (11.9) and third in total rebounding (38.4).Β
Up next, Buffalo will open the month of March at home as they host Eastern Michigan on Saturday, March 1 at 2pm. It is a special day at Alumni Arena as former UB great Kourtney Brown will see her No. 10 jersey added to the Wall of Fame in a special halftime ceremony.
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.Β
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The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with Mason Lowry (play-by-play) and Rhett Boyd (color) announcing and can be heard on 1520 AM and the Varsity Network with Jack Kreuzer on the call.
This is the 40th overall meeting between Buffalo and Toledo with the Rockets owning a 29-10 series advantage. The Rockets defeated the Bulls 58-55 at Alumni Arena earlier this month.
Buffalo started hot and never let up as they battled to a 68-54 road win over Miami (OH) at Millett Hall on Saturday. It was a balanced effort offensively as all nine Bulls who entered the game scored on the day, led by Chellia Watson who recorded her fifth career double-double with a game-high 18 points and 11 rebounds. Fellow senior Sitota Gines also scored in double figures with 12 points on a career-best four made three-pointers.
The Bulls, one of two MAC teams ranked in the top 15 of the Mid-Major Top 25, are led offensively by Watson who is averaging 20.3 points per game. Sophomore Kirsten Lewis-Williams is averaging 13.6 points per game while leading the team in rebounding (5.6 rpg) and Noelani Cornfield is also averaging in double figures at 10.6 ppg, while leading the team and ranking 23rd nationally in assists per game (5.5).
As a team, the Bulls lead the league in scoring offense (75.0), scoring margin (+16.0), field goal percentage (.455), field goal defense (.370), 3FG defense (.271) and turnover margin (+7.6) while also ranking in the top three in scoring defense (59.0), assists (16.4), steals per game (10.5) and free throw percentage (.773).
The Toledo Rockets are 19-6 overall, and 10-4 in league play, after falling at Bowling Green 81-72 on Saturday. Toledo is 11-1 at Savage Arena this season, including 6-1 in MAC play. The Rockets are balanced offensively with three players averaging in double figures, led by Sammi Mikonowicz who is averaging 13.2 points and a team-best 6.4 rebounds per game. Khera Goss (11.2 ppg) and Kendall Caruthers (11.1 ppg) are also averaging in double figures.
The Rockets have locked down their opponents as they have held eight of their 14 conference opponents below 60 points. Toledo is 22nd in the country in rebounding margin (+7.8) and also ranks second in offensive rebounds per contest (11.9) and third in total rebounding (38.4).Β
Up next, Buffalo will open the month of March at home as they host Eastern Michigan on Saturday, March 1 at 2pm. It is a special day at Alumni Arena as former UB great Kourtney Brown will see her No. 10 jersey added to the Wall of Fame in a special halftime ceremony.
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.Β
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