Sports

---

"Spectrum Sports 360 - 2/20/14 - Khalil Mack, NFL Scouting Combine"

Season-best scoring output lifts Bulls into first place

Defense was hard to find at Alumni Arena on Wednesday night as the men's basketball team took on Akron.

UB international community provides perspective on Winter Olympics

For many Americans, the Olympics are a source of national pride. Elite athletes go and compete, and those at home watch from their TV sets.

"At fourth school, Freelove finds home"

UB is the fourth school Josh Freelove has attended in his five-year college basketball career. It's natural to ask skeptical questions: Where is his loyalty?

Bulls look to regain home-court dominance in crucial matchup with Akron

Coming off a heartbreaking first loss at Alumni Arena against Ohio on Saturday, the men's basketball team has little time to regroup as it hosts the top team in the Mid-American Conference East, Akron, on Wednesday. The Bulls (14-8, 8-4 MAC) face off against Akron (17-8, 9-3 MAC) at Alumni Arena at 7 p.m.

20-1 run aids Bulls' comeback

The Bulls (14-9, 7-5 Mid-American Conference) turned a poor first half around to defeat Northern Illinois (8-14, 4-8 MAC), 66-57, on Saturday at Alumni Arena. The team wore all pink uniforms for the "Play 4 Kay" game to honor former North Carolina State women's head coach Kay Yow, who passed away from breast cancer in 2009. An 18-5 Northern Illinois run to end the first half put UB on the verge of suffering its second home loss in conference play.

Men's tennis escapes with another close victory

The men's tennis team entered Saturday with three one-point victories. Buffalo continued this trend on Saturday as its match came down to the final game.

UB Athletics reveals plans for renovations

On Thursday afternoon, the UB Division of Athletics released its Facilities Master Plan, laying out how the department plans to develop the area around Alumni Arena and UB Stadium. The plan includes renderings of a field house, soccer stadium and baseball field, upgrades to the softball field and renovations to UB Stadium and Alumni Arena. "[Athletic Director] Danny [White] wants to move quickly on everything," said Allen Greene, deputy director of athletics.

"Quick Hits: Track & field breaks school records, women's basketball has big comeback"

Women's Basketball (14-9, 7-5 Mid-American Conference) The Bulls defeated Northern Illinois (8-14, 4-8 MAC) 66-57 Saturday afternoon at Alumni Arena. The Bulls were down 13 points midway through the second half but went on a 20-1 run to erase the deficit and keep the lead for good.

"A big, tough loss for UB, but the team's potential is immense"

Almost everything about Saturday's men's basketball game was promising through the first 33 minutes.

"Men's basketball falls, 73-70, to Ohio"

Bulls' shot goes cold in first Alumni Arena loss

Just when it looked like Buffalo would pull away, its offense stalled. The Bulls led 63-53 with 7:57 remaining until a 12-0 run over a span of 4:30 put them down two with just over four minutes remaining.

Hardwood Report Card

The men's basketball team entered the most difficult part of its Mid-American Conference schedule this week, traveling to Miami Ohio (9-13, 5-6 MAC) on Wednesday night and hosting Ohio (18-7, 8-4 MAC) on Saturday afternoon. The Bulls looked dominant at times in both games, defeating the RedHawks handily by a score of 75-62, but they fell 73-70 against Ohio - their first loss at Alumni Arena this season. Three-point shooting: B The Bulls were solid in their road contest against Miami Ohio, shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc, including four 3-pointers from senior guard Josh Freelove. But the Bulls faltered from deep Saturday.

Spectrum Sports 360 - 2/15/14 - Men's Basketball Falls to Ohio

In the third edition of Spectrum Sports 360, three Spectrum editors

Spectrum Sports 360 - 2/13/14 - Baseball Season Preview

In the second edition of Spectrum Sports 360, two Spectrum editors -

All in the wrist

Matt Pollock stepped up to the plate 221 times in 2012.

UB baseball positional breakdown

Last season's baseball team graduated three productive players - including Mid-American Conference Player of the Year Jason Kanzler.

Bulls look to build on first winning season since move to Division I

There was little reason for optimism entering the 2013 season as Buffalo baseball followed its 17th consecutive losing season.

McCrea leads Bulls to third straight victory

Senior forward Javon McCrea scored 25 points for the second straight game as Buffalo (14-7, 8-3 Mid-American Conference) defeated Miami Ohio (9-13, 5-6 MAC) on the road Wednesday night. The Bulls took the lead early and never trailed.

UB football players discuss Sam's announcement

On Sunday, SEC Defensive Player of the Year and Missouri defensive end Michael Sam announced to the world that he is a gay man.