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Devon Russell

KALAMAZOO, MI - Seniors Devon Russell (Averill Park, NY/Academy of the Holy Names) and Emily Russell (Averill Park, NY/Academy of the Holy Names) and junior Brenna McJury (Brockport, NY/Brockport) were named to the All-Mid-American Conference First Team as announced at the 2003 MAC Women's Soccer Tournament Banquet on Nov. 6 in Kalamazoo, MI.

Buffalo was the only school in the conference to have more than one player selected to the All-MAC First Team.

This marks the third-straight year that Devon Russell has earned All-MAC honors. The senior defender was named to the first team in 2001 and to the second team in 2002. This season, Russell started all 20 games and registered two goals and two assists. She was named the Mid-American Conference Player of the Week and Scholar Athlete of the Week on Sept. 3.

Emily Russell

Emily Russell had a stellar offensive campaign for the Bulls. The senior forward led UB in goals (15) and points (34). Her 15 goals in 2003 were the second most tallied in a season in UB history. Twice this season, she scored three or more goals in a game. She was named the Mid-American Conference Player of the Week on Sept. 8. This is her first conference postseason honor.

McJury is a speedy defender who solidified a UB defense that allowed one or fewer goals in 12 games in 2003. She started 19 games and recorded one assist on the season. She is also a first-time honoree by the MAC.

"It's well deserved," head coach Jean-A. Tassy said. "These three players have been the core group of the team this year. We will miss our seniors, but are pleased that Brenna was recognized and will be back for one more season."

Brenna McJury

Buffalo finished the season with an 11-8-1 record, marking the fourth time in its six seasons in the Mid-American Conference that the Bulls have reached double figures in the victory column. The Bulls have qualified for the MAC playoffs every year that they have been a member of the MAC. The UB season came to an end following a 3-0 loss to Western Michigan in the quarterfinals of the MAC playoffs on Nov. 4.