University at Buffalo's Rana Elhusseini and Hattie Ogden have been honored as part of the 2024 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Women's Basketball Team, meeting the criteria of being key players with a minimum 3.50 GPA and at least a sophomore academically and athletically. Elhusseini, a senior guard, boasted impressive stats and achieved a historic milestone with the third triple double in the school's history. Ogden, a sophomore guard/forward, proved to be a valuable asset to the team, contributing significantly to the Bulls' victories when scoring 10 or more points. Both are first-time recipients of this recognition in their careers, with Elhusseini pursuing a master's in public health after earning a bachelor's degree in exercise science, while Ogden maintains a 3.513 GPA as a biology major.

• Elhusseini: 9.1 points per game, 5.8 rebounds per game, 119 assists, 50 steals, .882 free throw percentage
• Ogden: 7.5 points per game, 4.5 rebounds per game, 1.3 assists per game, 58 threes made, .317 three-point field goal percentage

Rana Elhusseini and Hattie Ogden's inclusion in the Academic All-District Women's Basketball Team highlights their exceptional performance on and off the court, embodying the ideal of the student-athlete. Their dedication to both academics and athletics sets a commendable example for their peers, reflecting the values of the University at Buffalo.