The New Year started at the end of the week, so here’s how the teams have handled the first few conference games of the season.
No MAC Women’s games took place from the 26th to the 28th.
Wednesday, December 29th
- Akron vs. Northern Illinois was postponed.
- Western Michigan vs. Ball State was postponed.
- Ohio vs. Miami (OH) was postponed.
- Bowling Green vs. Eastern Michigan was postponed.
Buffalo 92 (1-0 MAC), Central Michigan 75 (0-1 MAC)
The conference has some tough teams and tough games to go through, but Buffalo made a strong statement it its first game of the conference slate. Buffalo hosted the Central Michigan Chippewas, and took care of business with a strong 92-75 victory.
The Chippewas and Bulls traded leads and ties throughout the first quarter, but Buffalo was able to grab a 25-21 lead heading into the second quarter. Central Michigan battled, but the Bulls were able to extend their lead to 13, 49-36, heading into halftime.
Central Michigan came out the half strong, as a Jahari Smith layup with 1:16 left in the third quarter had the Buffalo lead down to just three, 65-62. Buffalo ended the fourth quarter on a 22-11 run to distance themselves from the Chippewas and earn a win in the first conference game on the season.
Summer Hemphill led all scorers with 28 points. She also added seven rebounds, three assists and a steal. Dominique Camp only scored four points, but dished out 16 assists for the Bulls. Dyaisha Fair added 26 points of her own, while Georgia Woolley scored 14 for the victorious Bulls.
Molly Davis earned a double double for the Chippewas, scoring 23 points and dishing out 12 assists, but turned the ball over 10 times. Smith had a double double as well, nabbing 17 rebounds and scoring 19 points. Tiana Tempe added 17 points while Lisa Tesson had 11 points of her own.
Toledo 69 (1-0 MAC), Kent State 60 (0-1 MAC)
Lead changes and tough contests are what people can expect throughout the season, and this game was no different. Kent State held a lead early, but Toledo fought back, and the Rockets got the better of the Golden Flashes, 69-60.
Kent State held a 16-12 lead at the end of the first quarter, as the teams traded
the lead three separate times. Both teams scored 17 points each in the second quarter, but Toledo was able to gain a slight advantage in the third quarter. The Rockets changed the game around with a fourth quarter run of 26-15, earning a close win of the Flashes.
Nan Garcia led the way for Toledo, scoring 14 points and grabbed four rebounds. Quinesha Lockett added 11 points, four rebounds and four assists. Hannah Noveroske, Sammi Mikonowicz and Khera Goss each scored 10 points each to help the Rockets to the win.
Hannah Young had a double double for Kent State, scoring 16 points and nabbing 11 rebounds. Bridget Dunn added 13 points, blocked two shots and grabbed four rebounds. Katie Shumate and Casey Sontoro both added 10 …….