Stony Brook women's basketball defeated No. 1 seed James Madison 81-70 in the first round of the 2024 Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament, advancing to the Second Round.

The Big Picture

Stony Brook's victory marks their first national postseason win, improving to 28-4 overall, while James Madison finished at 23-12.

By the Numbers
  • Gigi Gonzalez led Stony Brook with 26 points, followed by Zaida Gonzalez with 20 points and Shamarla King with 17 points.
  • Stony Brook outscored James Madison 22-11 in the fourth quarter and had a 25-5 advantage on the fast break.
State of Play
  • Stony Brook will face Illinois in Champaign, Ill., on Sunday, March 24, at the State Farm Center.
  • This victory ties Stony Brook's 28 wins this season with the most wins in a season in program history.
What's Next

Stony Brook will play against Illinois in the next round, marking their first all-time meeting on Sunday in Champaign, Ill.

Bottom Line

Stony Brook women's basketball secures a historic win, advancing to the next round of the tournament with a strong performance led by Gigi Gonzalez and the team's impressive fast break advantage.