June 14, 2012
Felisha Legette-Jack Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Felisha Legette-Jack, a New York native with 10 years of Division I head coaching experience, has been named the 12th head coach in the history of the University at Buffalo women’s basketball program, athletic director Danny White announced on Thursday morning. Legette-Jack most recently spent six seasons as the head coach at Indiana University.
May 30, 2012
Linda Hill-MacDonald Will Not Return As Buffalo's Women’s Basketball Coach
The University at Buffalo Division of Athletics announced today that Linda Hill-MacDonald will not return as women’s basketball coach after seven seasons leading the Bulls.
April 16, 2012
Teresa Semalulu Named To Academic All-MAC Team
The Mid-American Conference announced its 2011-12 Women’s Basketball Academic All-MAC team Monday, as voted by faculty athletic representatives at MAC institutions. Twelve student-athletes (due to ties) were named to the Academic All-MAC team this season, each for the first time in their careers.
March 6, 2012
Brittany Hedderson Named First-Team All-MAC
For the third straight season, the University at Buffalo women’s basketball team will have a member on All-MAC First Team as it was announced on Tuesday morning that senior Brittany Hedderson was named to the five-member squad.
March 3, 2012
Late Comeback Falls Short As Season Ends At Akron
The University at Buffalo women’s basketball team was unable to overcome a 32-point second half deficit as it fell to Akron, 96-82, in the first round of the 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament on Saturday afternoon. The loss ends UB’s season at 9-22.
February 28, 2012
Bulls End Regular Season With 78-69 Defeat At Akron
The University at Buffalo women’s basketball team concluded its regular season on Tuesday night, falling to Akron, 78-69. The Bulls end the regular season as the 11th seed and will head right back to Akron on Saturday for the first round of the conference tournament against the sixth-seeded Zips.
February 25, 2012
Hedderson And Semalulu Pace Bulls To Senior Day Victory
For the second straight game, the University at Buffalo women’s basketball team overcame a halftime deficit, outscoring Ohio, 42-34 in the second half, en route to a 61-56 win on Saturday afternoon. The victory concluded the home portion of UB’s schedule as its honored its four seniors prior to the game.
February 21, 2012
Second Half Charge Leads Bulls Past Kent State
The Bulls trailed by two at the half and exploded for 50 second half points as they defeated Kent State, 85-72. The victory was just UB’s fourth ever against the Golden Flashes and second at Alumni Arena.
February 18, 2012
Slow Second Half Dooms Bulls Against Miami, 66-50
For the second straight game the University at Buffalo women’s basketball team took a one-point lead into the half, but the visiting Miami (OH) RedHawks outscored the Bulls 36-19 in the second half, en route to a 66-50 victory on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Arena.
February 15, 2012
Bulls Drop Tight Road Affair At Bowling Green, 62-52
For nearly 40 minutes, the University at Buffalo women’s basketball team hung in on the road against the defending MAC Champions, Bowling Green, but the host Falcons emerged late, defeating Buffalo, 62-52.
February 11, 2012
Buffalo Comeback Fall Short Against Central Michigan
The University at Buffalo women’s basketball team was able to erase an early 13-point deficit, but could not hold on to a late lead, falling to Central Michigan, 66-60, Saturday afternoon at Alumni Arena.
February 4, 2012
Bulls Drop Cardinals, 61-37
Following a night where the Bulls allowed 102 points, the University at Buffalo women’s basketball team put forth a dominating defensive performance as the Bulls defeated Ball State, 61-37.
February 2, 2012
Bulls Drop Wild Battle At Western Michigan, 102-92
Despite scoring a season-high 92 points, the University at Buffalo women’s basketball team was outscored 63-49 in the second half, falling to Western Michigan, 102-92, Thursday night at the University Arena.
January 28, 2012
Late Toledo Run Spoils Buffalo’s Upset Bid
The University at Buffalo women’s basketball team led for the first 37 minutes on Saturday afternoon, but was unable to hold on to a 15-point halftime advantage, falling to Toledo, the defending MAC Regular Season and WNIT Champions, 77-75, at Alumni Arena.
January 26, 2012
Bulls To Play 4 Kay This Saturday
The University at Buffalo women’s basketball team will be taking part in its annual breast cancer awareness event on Saturday afternoon during its game against Toledo. This year, the event has been named “Play 4 Kay” in memory of former NC State head coach Kay Yow, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2009. All proceeds from the event will benefit the WBCA/Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
January 25, 2012
Eagles Run Past Bulls, 72-54
The visiting Eastern Michigan Eagles took advantage of 29 Buffalo turnovers on Wednesday night as the Bulls fell to EMU, 72-54, at Alumni Arena. UB got a career-high 18 points from freshman Christa Baccas, but the Bulls fell to 6-15 on the season and 1-6 in the MAC.
January 24, 2012
UB Women Play Eastern Michigan, Aim to Stay Perfect Against MAC West Opponents
After posting a total team performance in a 62-46 win over Northern Illinois on Sunday, the women's basketball team will take on Eastern Michigan (12-7, 4-2) Wednesday evening in a Mid-American Conference crossover game. Tip off is scheduled for 7 pm.
January 22, 2012
Stingy Buffalo Defense Leads Bulls To First MAC Win
The University at Buffalo women’s basketball team held the host Northern Illinois Huskies to 27.3% shooting as the Bulls defeated NIU, 62-46, ending a six-game losing skid and picking up their first conference win of the year.
January 19, 2012
Second Half Rally Leads Kent State Past Buffalo, 85-73
The University at Buffalo women’s basketball team shot a season-high 51.9% from the floor on Thursday night, but the host Kent State Golden Flashes shot just as well, defeating the Bulls, 85-73.
January 15, 2012
Bulls Drop Sunday Affair To Bowling Green, 79-59
The University at Buffalo women’s basketball team could not defeat the defending Mid-American Conference champions, falling to Bowling Green, 79-59, Sunday afternoon at Alumni Arena. The loss drops UB’s record to 5-13 on the season and 0-4 in the MAC.
January 11, 2012
Bulls Drop High-Scoring Affair To Akron, 91-82
The University at Buffalo women’s basketball team and the visiting University of Akron put on quite the show Wednesday night, combing for 103 second half points, but the Bulls fell to the Zips, 91-82. For the first time in nearly two years UB had two players with 20-point games. The loss drops the Bulls to 5-12 on the season and 0-3 in the MAC.
January 7, 2012
Bulls Fall To Miami, 72-51
The host Miami (OH) women’s basketball team led wire-to-wire on Saturday afternoon, as it defeated the University at Buffalo, 72-51, winning its eighth straight game. The Bulls, who just concluded a stretch of 12 of their first 16 games away from home, have fallen to 5-11 on the year and 0-2 in the MAC.
January 4, 2012
Bulls Drop MAC Opener At Ohio, 73-64
Despite a game-high 25 points from senior Brittany Hedderson, the University at Buffalo women’s basketball team fell at Ohio, 73-64, Wednesday night at the Convocation Center. It was the MAC Opener for both teams.
December 30, 2011
Bulls Fall To Iowa State In Cyclone Challenge Final
It was a tale of two halves on Friday night in the championship game of the Cyclone Challenge as the University at Buffalo women’s basketball team played a strong first half, but was outscored 31-14 in the second, helping Iowa State to a 65-45 win at the Hilton Coliseum
December 29, 2011
Bulls Top Highlanders, 66-53
The University at Buffalo women’s basketball team was able to overcome an early seven-point deficit, using a balanced effort to defeat NJIT, 66-53, in the opening round of the Cyclone Challenge, Thursday night at the Hilton Coliseum on the campus of Iowa State University.
December 26, 2011
Hedderson Named MAC East Player Of The Week
Fresh off her school-record 39 points in a win over Oakland, senior Brittany Hedderson was named the Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday evening.
December 22, 2011
Hedderson’s School Record Leads Bulls To Overtime Victory
Behind a school-record 39 points from senior Brittany Hedderson, the University at Buffalo women’s basketball team came away with a 69-65 overtime thriller, Thursday afternoon at Alumni Arena.
December 20, 2011
Bulls Downed By Howard, 81-57
The host Howard Lady Bison scored the first 11 points Tuesday night and led wire-to-wire, defeating the University at Buffalo women’s basketball team, 81-57. The Bulls had a solid night from behind the arc, but missed layups and turnovers again what doomed them.
December 19, 2011
Bulls Hit Nation’s Capitol Following Break
Following a 10-day layoff for finals, the University at Buffalo women’s basketball team will return to action when it faces Howard at the Burr Gymnasium in Washington, DC.
December 10, 2011
Hot Shooting Bonnies Too Much For Bulls
The host St. Bonaventure Bonnies shot extremely well, especially from three point range, Saturday evening, defeating the Buffalo women’s basketball team, 76-45. The Bonnies improved to 8-1 on the season, while UB drops to 3-7.
December 7, 2011
Hedderson Shoots Bulls To Victory Over Canisius
he University at Buffalo women’s basketball team used a total team effort to snap a five-game losing streak, defeating Canisius, 62-57, Wednesday night at Alumni Arena. Senior Brittany Hedderson scored a career-best 31 points, while four Bulls reached double figures in the rebounding department. The win improves UB’s record to 3-6 on the year.
November 30, 2011
Bulls Downed By Wright State On Kid’s Day
Visiting Wright State spoiled the University at Buffalo women’s basketball team’s homecoming on Wednesday afternoon, using its long range shooting to defeat the Bulls, 81-54. The game had a special Noon tipoff as the Bulls celebrated Kid’s Day in front of a season-high home crowd of 1,021.
November 29, 2011
Road-Weary Bulls Return Home for Kid's Day Matchup vs. Wright State
Coming off a stretch of four games in six days, the Buffalo women's basketball team will return to Alumni Arena for just the second time this season as it welcomes in Wright State Wednesday at noon for Kid's Day. The game will be a rematch of last season's Women's Basketball Invitational game that was won by the Raiders, 82-79. This will be just the second meeting ever between the two programs.
November 27, 2011
Bulls Drop Sunday Matinee To FDU, 63-54
The University at Buffalo women’s basketball team concluded play at the World Vision Classic on Sunday, falling to Fairleigh Dickinson, 63-54. The loss drops UB’s record to 2-5 on the season.
November 26, 2011
Second Ranked UConn Too Much For Bulls
The University at Buffalo women’s basketball team gave it their all on Saturday night, but it wasn’t enough as the Bulls fell to Connecticut, 90-34, on the second day of the World Vision Classic. UConn came in to the game ranked second in the nation in the latest USA Today/WBCA Coaches Poll.
November 25, 2011
Long Range Shooting Leads Dayton Past Buffalo, 94-74
The University at Buffalo women’s basketball team had its highest scoring output of the season, but was unable to overcome 15 Dayton three-pointers, as they fell to the Flyers, 94-74, on the opening day of the World Vision Classic at the Gampel Pavilion.
November 22, 2011
Bulls Fall At Syracuse, 79-59
The University at Buffalo women’s basketball team was unable to deal with a strong post presence and suffocating full-court defense, falling at Syracuse on Tuesday night, 79-59, at the Carrier Dome. The loss evens UB’s record to 2-2.
November 19, 2011
Bulls Down Bucknell In Home Opener
The University at Buffalo women’s basketball team won its 2011-12 home opener on Saturday evening, defeating Bucknell, 63-57. The win is UB’s third straight over the Bison as it improves its record to 2-1 on the year.
November 16, 2011
Women’s Basketball Signs Three To National Letters Of Intent
Head coach Linda Hill-MacDonald has announced the addition of three players, who have all signed National Letters of Intent to play for the Bulls next year. The class is comprised of Rachael Gregory, Mackenzie Loesing and Karin Moss.
November 14, 2011
Turnovers Costly As Bulls Fall At Duquesne, 90-46
The host Duquesne University used a 30-0 first half run as it forced 35 Buffalo turnovers and the Bulls lost 90-46 at the A.J Palumbo Center. The loss evens Buffalo’s record at 1-1 on the year.
November 14, 2011
Brittany Hedderson Named MAC East Player of the Week
UB senior Brittany Hedderson was named the MAC East Player of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday afternoon.
November 11, 2011
Bulls Claim Season Opener At Niagara, 65-54
Fueled by a double-double from senior Brittany Hedderson, the Bulls led wire-to-wire in defeating Niagara on Friday evening, 65-54. The victory by the Bulls was their seventh straight over the Purple Eagles and the third straight year that they have won their season opener.
November 2, 2011
Bulls Win Exhibition Opener Against Buffalo St., 80-67
The University at Buffalo women’s basketball team used a 30-12 run midway through the second half, defeating Buffalo State, 80-67, in its 2011-12 exhibition opener. The Bulls, who are replacing four starters, had three players in double figures.
October 18, 2011
Bulls Madness Kicks Off the Start of Basketball Season
The Buffalo basketball preseason kicked off in a big way Saturday night with Bulls Madness. An energetic crowd was on hand to meet the 2011-12 men’s and women’s team, including the nine new faces suiting up for UB this season. Student fans were able to join in with three of the four contests during the evening – a shooting contest, a relay race and the three-point competition.
October 18, 2011
Bulls Madness Kicks Off the Start of Basketball Season
The Buffalo basketball preseason kicked off in a big way Saturday night with Bulls Madness. An energetic crowd was on hand to meet the 2011-12 men's and women's team, including the nine new faces suiting up for UB this season. Student fans were able to join in with three of the four contests during the evening – a shooting contest, a relay race and the three-point competition.
October 13, 2011
Bulls Madness Set For Saturday Night
Fans will get their first look at the 2011-12 men’s and women’s basketball teams on Saturday night as Bullls Madness will take place at Alumni Arena. The event will begin at 10:30 pm with doors opening at 10:00 pm and it is free to the public.
September 9, 2011
UB Women's Basketball Releases 2011-12 Schedule
Seventh-year head coach Linda Hill-MacDonald has announced the 2011-12 women's basketball schedule including 14 non-conference games to kick off the year.
August 29, 2011
Rob Golabek & Kourtney Brown Named Athletes Of The Year
The University at Buffalo Division of Athletics announced its 2010-11 Athletes of the Year yesterday at its annual Welcome Back Picnic. Earning the honors for this past year were Kourtney Brown of the women’s basketball team and Rob Golabek of the men’s track and field team. Both student athletes were named All-Americans during the course of the year.
August 18, 2011
MAC Announces New Basketball Format
The Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced today a revised format for the 2012 FirstEnergy MAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments at Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena next March.