The #8/#9 (D3hoops.com/USA Today Sports) New York University women's basketball team remained undefeated with an 83-72 victory against host Carnegie Mellon University in a University Athletic Association (UAA) contest on Sunday, January 18, at the Skibo Gymnasium in Pittsburgh, PA.

Kaitlyn Read's 17 points led a balanced Violet attack as NYU improved to a perfect 14-0 record this season and a 3-0 mark in UAA play. NYU's start to the season is its best since it started the 2001-02 season of with 14 straight victories, as well.

Riley Wurtz came off the bench to score a season-high 15 points on 7-of-11 shooting from the field, while Megan Dawe went 7-of-10 and also scored 15. Wurtz added three assists and a steal.

"Riley really attacked hard. She played smart, brought lots of energy and made good decisions offensively," said NYU Assistant Coach Lizzie Boeck.

The Violets trailed by four early in the game, but went on to take a 46-36 halftime lead over the Tartans (9-4, 1-2 UAA).

NYU extended its lead to a game-high 18 points, 73-55, on Read's two free throws with 6:22 remaining.

"We got great contributions from everyone," Boeck added. "The bench gave us good minutes. It was a solid all-around performance."

HIGHLIGHTS:

- The Violets shot 58.1 percent (18-of-31) in the first half, including 6-of-7 from three-point range.

- Melissa Peng totaled a game-high five assists to go with her eight points.

- Emily Rowe also scored eight points.

- Dawe finished with a team-high six rebounds, as well.

The Violets return to action on Friday, January 23, when they host #4 Washington University-St. Louis (14-0, 3-0) in a battle of unbeatens at the Jerome S. Coles Sports Center in Manhattan at 6:00 pm.

"Every game's a big game. That's been our mantra all season," Boeck explained. "Our next game is always our biggest game."

Live stats and live video will be available in the contest vs. the Bears.