Bulls Drop Consolation Game To Houston, 80-62

Ephesia Holmes named to the All-Tournament Team

Ephesia Holmes

QUEENS, NY – The University at Buffalo women’s basketball team dropped its consolation game at the St. John’s Chartwells Holiday Classic against Houston, 80-62, Saturday afternoon. Freshman Ephesia Holmes was named to the All-Tournament team.

Houston led for the majority of the game as UB had just two leads on the afternoon and neither were by more than a point. The Bulls held their last lead at the 14:25 mark of the first half on a jumper by Brittany Hedderson. The Cougars then went on a 16-5 run to take a 10-point lead in the opening half. UB would cut the lead to as little as five in the half, but Houston took an eight-point advantage into the lockerroom.

Houston opened the second half on an 11-2 run to extend its lead and the Bulls never got any closer than 12 points in the half, which they did on a three point play from Dortae Freeman with 7:20 left in the game.

Jamie Schiebner

Holmes led the way for the Bulls for the second straight day with 15 points, three rebounds and a team-high three assists. Following the tournament she was named to the All-Tournament team. Senior Jamie Schiebner, who came off the bench for the first time this season, had 10 points and six rebounds.

The Bulls went with a different starting five for the first time this season as four UB players made their first career starts, including Holmes and Hedderson. Also starting for the first time was junior Dayna Smith and sophomore Bridgette Kendricks. Kendricks tied a team-high with six rebounds, while adding five points, an assist and two steals. Hedderson finished the day with six points, an assist, a block and a game-high three steals. Freshman Teresa Semalulu had five points and a blocked shot for the second straight game.

Teresa Semalulu

Houston was led by 25 points and 16 rebounds from Courtney Taylor and 16 points from Porsche Landry. Brittney Scott finished the game with eight points and seven assists.

The Bulls will be back in action on Monday, Dec. 29 as they head to Cleveland State. Tip off with the Vikings is set for 7:00 pm.