For three quarters, UB women’s basketball (16-7, 6-6) held Northern Illinois (17-6, 10-2) and their No. 3 scoring offense in the country in check.
The Bulls entered the fourth quarter leading 65-60 before the Huskies ripped off 16 consecutive points to start the fourth quarter, opening up a lead they would never relinquish.
The Mid-American Conference West division leading Huskies defeated the Bulls 89-80 Saturday afternoon in front of 1,532 fans at Alumni Arena. The Huskies erupted for 51 points in the second half to spoil a strong first half from the Bulls. The loss is the Bulls third in the last five games.