Nazareth University Women's Basketball defeats St. John Fisher 73-65 in the final regular season game, forcing a rare tie-breaker with both teams having the same top spot standing in the Empire 8. The tie will be resolved using the Strength of Schedule (SoS) criterion for the upcoming Empire 8 Tournament. Both teams are guaranteed a bye in the first round of the tournament, with Houghton, Hartwick, Utica, and Elmira completing the bracket.

By the Numbers
  • Graduate student Olivia Dobrovosky scored 16 of her team-leading 19 points in the first half
  • Nazareth's record: 22-3 overall, 14-2 Empire 8
  • St. John Fisher's record: 21-4 overall, 14-2 Empire 8
Yes, But

No counterarguments or complexities found.

State of Play
  • The tie-breaker will be determined by the Strength of Schedule (SoS) criterion
  • Both teams will receive a bye in the first round of the Empire 8 Tournament
  • Remaining bracket: Houghton (12-4), Hartwick (9-7), Utica (7-9), and Elmira (6-10)
What's Next

The final SoS numbers will be updated and released after all teams have completed their schedules. The Empire 8 Tournament play begins Tuesday.

Bottom Line

Nazareth's victory over St. John Fisher has set the stage for a rare tie-breaker using the Strength of Schedule (SoS) criterion, and both teams will have a bye in the first round of the Empire 8 Tournament.