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Ne'vaeh Buntley shoots
Geoff Schneider
78
Winner Daemen Daemen 19-2,12-0 ECC
75
Staten Island CSI 8-16,4-8 ECC
Winner
Daemen Daemen
19-2,12-0 ECC
78
Final
75
Staten Island CSI
8-16,4-8 ECC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 OT 1 F
Daemen Daemen 8 22 22 16 10 78
Staten Island CSI 21 20 15 12 7 75

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | CONTACT: Connor Griffin, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications | cgriffin@daemen.edu

#13 Daemen Erases Early Deficit, Defeats CSI in Overtime

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — #13 Daemen (19-2, 12-0 ECC) erased an early 20-point deficit and defeated Staten Island (8-16, 4-8 ECC), 78-75, in overtime on Sunday. 

Despite trailing by 13 points after the first quarter and falling behind by as much as 20 in the second quarter, Daemen rallied to outscore CSI 32-19 in the final regulation quarters, forcing overtime where they sealed the victory.

IMPACT PLAYERS
  • Ne'vaeh Buntley (Rochester, N.Y.) scored a career-high 34 points, shooting 8-for-8 from the free-throw line, and recorded four steals while grabbing six rebounds.
  • Joline Raposo (Tampa, Fla.) added 14 points and posted four steals. She also dished out three assists and grabbed four rebounds.
  • Julia Fontanillo (Valladolid, Spain) contributed a team-leading seven assists. She also recorded five steals and 10 points.
  • Sophie Auer (Lewiston, N.Y.) scored eight points and collected five rebounds.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
  • Daemen opened the game with an aggressive start, including Buntley's offensive rebound and layup at 9:24, leveling the score at 2-2. Claire Pikett (Holland, N.Y.) then capitalized on a turnover by the Dolphins, scoring a fast-break layup at 9:06 for a brief lead. The Wildcats struggled with shooting accuracy, hitting just four of 22 field goal attempts and failing to convert any three-point shots in the quarter. CSI pulled ahead with key baskets, finishing the first ahead 21-8.
  • Daemen shifted momentum midway through the second quarter with a series of defensive stops and quick transitions, including Pikett's fastbreak layup at 6:51. Raposo's three-pointer at 6:04 further fueled the Wildcats' surge. The Dolphins attempted to counter, including a three-pointer by Dana Phelan at 1:36, but Daemen continued to press, closing the quarter with a late layup by Pikett. The quarter ended with the Wildcats outscoring CSI 22-20, bringing the total score to 41-30 in favor of the Dolphins.
  • In the third quarter, Daemen continued to fight back, highlighted by Buntley's performance, who contributed with a crucial three-pointer at 8:07 and followed it with consistent scoring from the free-throw line. The Wildcats' defensive pressure forced CSI into eight turnovers, providing additional scoring opportunities. Daemen ended the quarter trailing closely, with Staten Island holding a 56-52 lead.
  • The Wildcats made a crucial scoring run in the fourth quarter, overcoming a deficit to eventually secure the lead. With 4:55 remaining, Buntley hit a pivotal three-pointer to put Daemen ahead 61–59, assisted by Fontanillo. Buntley continued to be instrumental, scoring a layup and two free throws, extending the lead to 67–62 by the 3:31 mark. The Wildcats held firm defensively as the Dolphins could not hit the game-winner as time expired, sending it to overtime tied at 68-68.
  • Daemen secured the lead early in the overtime period with a jumper by Buntley at 4:25, putting them up 70–68. Auer extended the margin with a layup assisted by Raposo at 2:42, pushing it to 72–68. Despite a three-pointer from CSI's Dana Phelan narrowing the gap to 72–71, Fontanillo's layup at 1:58 and subsequent free throw pushed Daemen's advantage to 75–72. Raposo added a critical free throw with 18 seconds left, and Buntley sealed the game with two free throws at five seconds remaining, sealing the win at 78–75.
GAME NOTES
  • Buntley's 34 points marked a career high. Her 12 made field goals were also a career best.
  • Raposo scored a season high 14 total points, tying her career high. 
  • Fontanillo's seven assists marked a season high.  It was also her eighth game with four or more helpers. 
  • The Wildcats logged 18 steals, marking the third consecutive game it has recorded 18 or more.
  • Daemen forced 33 Dolphin turnovers, scoring 39 points off of them.
  • The Wildcats outscored CSI 46-36 in points in the paint. 
  • Daemen is 2-0 in overtime contests this season after also defeating Texas A&M Kingsville in OT.
  • The Wildcats remain undefeated on the road at 9-0 this season. 
  • Daemen is now 11-0 all-time against Staten Island. 
UP NEXT
Daemen plays its final home games of the regular season next weekend, hosting Mercy at 5:30 p.m. on Friday before welcoming St. Thomas at 12 p.m. on Sunday for senior day. 
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