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UB will begin the 2023 season on the road against another Big Ten opponent, Wisconsin, on Sept. 2.

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Penn State among Bulls’ future non-conference opponents

By MICHAEL VACCARO | Apr. 28, 2023

UB's future non-conference opponents include Army, University at Albany and Penn State University.

George Halcovage at his introductory press conference on April 3.

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Men’s basketball coach George Halcovage III on recruiting, Buffalo pride and building a lasting culture

By HAYDEN AZZINARO | Apr. 26, 2023

After spending the last 15 seasons at Villanova, Halcovage felt it was time to find an opportunity to succeed elsewhere, and Buffalo was the right place.

Alexis Lucyshyn has emerged as a leader on and off the field for the UB softball team.

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Alexis Lucyshyn’s journey from junior Canadian prospect to UB softball standout

By AMY MASLIN | Apr. 26, 2023

Alexis Lucyshyn moved to Buffalo from Calgary, Alberta, Canada at 17 years old to be a pitcher for the softball team. She currently is leading the team in most stats as she finishes her senior year.

UB football held its annual spring game Sunday at UB Stadium.

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5 takeaways from UB football’s spring game

By BRANDON COCHI | Apr. 26, 2023

UB football hosted its annual blue and white spring game with the white team emerging victorious, winning 25-7.

Head coach John Stutzman will have to replace multiple grapplers for next year’s squad.

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UB’s top wrestler transfers to North Dakota State, eight other Bulls in transfer portal

By JAMES HOOK | Apr. 26, 2023

The team’s top competitor from last season, Giuseppe Hoose, was the first wrestler to transfer out. Another eight wrestlers remain in the transfer portal.

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Softball extends losing streak to 12 games after going 0-3 against Central Michigan

By JOE OMILIAN | Apr. 24, 2023

The Bulls currently rank No. 10 in the MAC with three series remaining before May's MAC Tournament.

Fifth-year Christina Wende set the school record in the women’s long jump at 20-5 1/4. The previous record was set in 2009.

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Two Bulls break school track and field records

By GRANT ASHLEY | Apr. 19, 2023

Evan Hilbert broke the school record in the men’s 1,500-meter race and Christina Wende broke the women’s long jump this weekend.

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Women’s basketball adds 3 new players following 5 decommittals

By RYAN TANTALO | Apr. 18, 2023

Women’s basketball announced the addition of three new players for the 2023-24 season on Tuesday. The move comes one day after UB confirmed that five of seven incoming freshmen recruits decommitted from the team.

Jones finished the regular season with an average of 15.1 points per game, making him UB’s lead scorer.

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UB star Curtis Jones transfers to Iowa State

By BRANDON COCHI | Apr. 17, 2023

Jones will look to contribute to an Iowa State team that recently made the NCAA Tournament as a no. 6 seed.

UB women's basketball head coach Becky Burke was hired prior to the season 2022-23, leading the Bulls to a 12-16 record in her first year.

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5 players decommit from women’s basketball team

By RYAN TANTALO | Apr. 17, 2023

The recruits were members of head coach Becky Burke’s first full recruiting class.

Although three Bulls made it home, Ball State pitchers kept UB out of the hit column on Sunday afternoon's game.

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Softball’s brutal weekend included no-hit loss, series sweep and ninth-straight defeat

By RICARDO CASTILLO | Apr. 17, 2023

The Bulls are now ranked No. 10 in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) — second to last.

The women's basketball team added four new players on Thursday.

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Women’s basketball signs four new players

By JAMES HOOK | Apr. 14, 2023

Women’s basketball announced the addition of four new players on Thursday.

George Halcovage III named University at Buffalo Men's Basketball program's 15th head coach.

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UB Athletics report card: Grading Mark Alnutt’s head coaching hires

By RYAN TANTALO | Apr. 12, 2023

The hiring of men’s basketball head coach George Halcovage III late last month marked the sixth time that UB Athletic Director Mark Alnutt has appointed a head coach. Just over five years into his tenure at UB, it’s time to give Alnutt a report card on each of his hires.

Olivia DeBortoli (center) played volleyball at UB for four seasons before joining the women’s basketball team | Courtesy of UB Athletics / Paul Hokanson

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‘A coach’s dream’: How Olivia DeBortoli became UB’s ultimate role player

By KAYA SCHULTZ | Apr. 12, 2023

Following forward Kiara Johnson suffered a season-ending achilles injury, women's basketball head coach Becky Burke found roster depth in volleyball's Olivia DeBortoli.

UB lost all three games of its midweek series with Akron.

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Softball swept by Akron in midweek series

By AMY MASLIN and JOE OMILIAN | Apr. 12, 2023

Softball (10-25, 4-7 MAC) hosted its first home series at Nan Harvey Field this season, losing all three games against Akron (22-15, 10-7 MAC).

Goalkeeper Emily Kelly has signed with an Australian pro team following a successful career at UB.

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Former women’s soccer player signs with Australian team

By RYAN TANTALO | Apr. 11, 2023

Former UB women’s soccer goalkeeper Emily Kelly signed a deal with Australia’s Gungahlin United Football Club (GUFC), UB Athletics announced Monday.

LaQuill Hardnett will be joining former UB assistant Bryan Hodgson at Arkansas State.

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LaQuill Hardnett transfers to Arkansas State

By BRANDON COCHI | Apr. 11, 2023

Over the weekend, senior forward LaQuill Hardnett announced via social media that he will be transferring to Arkansas State to play his fifth and final collegiate season.