Late Second Half Charge Dooms Bulls at EMU

Senior Jamie Schiebner has a career high 21 points

Jamie Schiebner

YPSILANTI, MI – The host Eastern Michigan Eagles used a 25-8 run over the final eight minutes of the game as they defeated the University at Buffalo women’s basketball team, 69-58, Wednesday night at the Convocation Center.

The Eagles got off to a quick start to the game by taking 26-9 lead with 8:25 left in the first half. The Bulls fought back though ending the half on an 11-4 run, which was capped by a long three at the buzzer by freshman Brittany Hedderson.

Brittany Hedderson

The Bulls continued their run in the second half beginning the final 20 minutes on an 18-6 run, taking their largest lead of the game at five. The Bulls remained ahead by one when the Eagles had a game-changing six-point possession. De’Ja Wills hit a three to put EMU up and during the shot a UB foul gave the Eagles the ball back. Wills hit another three giving Eastern Michigan a five point lead and then a third straight three put EMU ahead by eight. The Bulls tried to fight back but the Eagles hit 10 straight free throws to end the game.

The Bulls were led by a career high 21 points from senior Jamie Schiebner, who converted on a career-best four three pointers. Schiebner also added eight rebounds. Redshirt junior Rachelle Matthys also converted on four three pointers for 14 points on the evening. Hedderson finished with six points and a career best 10 assists. The 10 assists are the most by a UB player since December 2, 2006 and tied for ninth in school history for assists in a game.

Rachelle Matthys

Giving the Bulls solid minutes off the bench was freshman Beth Christensen and sophomore Bridgette Kendricks. Christensen had seven rebounds in 14 minutes of action while Kendricks played solid defense all night and had four points, four rebounds and two assists.

Eastern Michigan was led by 22 points from Cassie Schrock, who went 12-of-12 from the free throw line. Wills added 12 points on four three pointers, all in the second half. Kimberly Davis added a game-high 10 rebounds.

The Bulls conclude their go around with the MAC West this Saturday as they host the Northern Illinois Huskies at 2:00 pm. The Bulls will be holding their annual Pink Zone event during the game.