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One-two punch
By JON GAGNON | Sep. 24, 2013For the last two seasons, the Bulls' running game has been the foundation of the offense behind senior running back Branden Oliver.
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Quick Hits: Men's soccer wins first game of the season
Sep. 22, 2013A late handball penalty on a Cleveland State (3-5-0) defender in his own penalty box gave the Bulls a scoring opportunity late in their game Sunday.
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"Bulls suffer first loss, but extend historic start to 12-1"
By JEFF PLACITO | Sep. 22, 2013Alumni Arena was packed on a Saturday night, and it wasn't for the men's basketball team. The undefeated women's volleyball team took on the 13th ranked team in the country - Ohio State - in a game that decided the champion of the Blue and White Classic.
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Waiting on his moment
By JON GAGNON | Sep. 22, 2013Steven Means began his career at UB in 2008, as a 6-foot-3, 220-pound defensive end - an 18-year-old physical freak.
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Perfection in jeopardy
By JON GAGNON | Sep. 19, 2013Through 10 games this season, the women's volleyball team has been near perfect. The Bulls have lost just two sets (30-2) and are a program-best 10-0 overall. Statistically, this has been the best women's volleyball team UB has ever had. Despite the Bulls' historic start, they failed to receive any votes for the NCAA's top 25 rankings.
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"For Lee, well-deserved recognition"
By AARON MANSFIELD | Sep. 17, 2013I sat next to senior wide receiver Fred Lee as he sobbed tears of joy Tuesday afternoon. It brought me back to February of this year, the first conversation I had ever had with Lee. He was sitting in The Spectrum's office and telling me about his goal to become a motivator.
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How to attend a Bills game without breaking the bank
By OWEN O'BRIEN | Sep. 17, 2013Let's face it: We are all poor college kids. Although summer just ended, and some of us may think differently, the consistent paychecks are over. It's budgeting season. At the same time, we're in Buffalo, and attending Bills games are a part of the culture here.
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The streak continues
By OWEN O'BRIEN | Sep. 17, 2013The women's soccer team had two scoreless streaks going into Sunday's game. The squad had not scored in over 238 minutes and had held its opponent without a goal for 314 minutes.
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Volleyball extends program-best start to 9-0
By JEFF PLACITO | Sep. 15, 2013When junior outside hitter Liz Scott went down for the weekend with a sprained ankle, the volleyball team's perfect record and six-match win streak looked like it might be in jeopardy. But the Bulls (9-0) rallied around their injured teammate and claimed a tournament title for the third straight weekend. The Bulls traveled to Atlanta, Ga., to compete in the Georgia State Tournament this past weekend, where they faced some of the toughest competition they have seen all year. Their first win came against Davidson (6-2), in four sets, 3-1. "Liz was out for the weekend," said head coach Todd Kress.
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Bulls squeak out five-OT win against FCS opponent
By BEN TARHAN | Sep. 14, 2013In the fourth overtime period on Saturday, as the football team was tied with Stony Brook (1-1), the Seawolves lined up to kick a game-winning 37-yard field goal.
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"A win on the scoreboard, but a missed opportunity for the program"
By AARON MANSFIELD | Sep. 14, 2013The Bulls proved in Week One they have the talent to compete with the best in Division I. They proved Saturday they have the coaching to blow a game against an FCS team. Buffalo (1-2) eked out a win, 26-23 in quintuple overtime, against Stony Brook.
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"Bulls look for first win, host Stony Brook"
By OWEN O'BRIEN | Sep. 12, 2013With the nightmare matchups of Heisman Trophy candidates Braxton Miller (Ohio State) and Lache Seastrunk (Baylor) behind them, the Bulls welcome an FCS school to their home field. Buffalo (0-2) opened the season surprising many by holding then-No.
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UB Athletics set to debut new pre-game experience
Sep. 12, 2013When Athletic Director Danny White took over in 2012, he said he would bring big-time college athletics to Buffalo. Prior to the Bulls taking on Stony Brook in their home opener on Saturday, UB fans will see the first big game-day change under White. This season, students can tailgate in a different area from that of the general public.
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Here's Johnny!
By OWEN O'BRIEN | Sep. 12, 2013Johnny Manziel, also known as "Johnny Football," represents everything wrong with college football. He's arrogant, self-absorbed, egotistical and immature.
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Bulls aim to stay undefeated
By JON GAGNON | Sep. 12, 2013The volleyball team has a mantra: You're only as good as your next win. The squad continues to look ahead to its next game even as it travels an unprecedented path.
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A lover and a fighter
By OWEN O'BRIEN | Sep. 10, 2013When Natalie Jurisevic isn't tackling Mid-American Conference forwards one-on-one, she's building houses for underprivileged families in the Dominican Republic or learning the art of foreign business in Singapore. Jurisevic spent three weeks in the D.R.
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Volleyball continues to dominate
By JEFF PLACITO | Sep. 8, 2013The volleyball team came into this season with high expectations. The squad had the formula for success: a roster full of experienced upperclassmen. Through six games, it appears those expectations were justified. The Bulls (6-0) traveled to Ithaca for the Cornell Tournament this weekend hoping to stay perfect after going undefeated in their first three matches last weekend.
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Bear-ly a game
By JON GAGNON | Sep. 7, 2013Game Rewind Podcast: The Spectrum's sports staff analyzes Saturday's game and what it means for UB's season -- https://ia601001.us.archive.org/20/items/bullsweektwopostgame/Bulls.mp3 Baylor scored a touchdown on each of its first seven drives and amassed a school-record 56 points in the first half. The game didn't get any prettier.
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Gridiron Report Card
By SPORTS STAFF | Sep. 7, 2013Quarterbacks: C The Good: Sophomore Joe Licata started the game off with a 'flea-flicker' pass to senior wide receiver Alex Neutz.
