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Sophomore midfielder Julia Benati (6) pushes the ball down field in a game last season. She had the first goal of the Bulls' 3-0 win over Binghamton Friday.

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Quick Hits: Women's soccer finishes season undefeated in MAC; three basketball players receive preseason awards

By Sports Desk | Oct. 30, 2014

Freshman midfielder Julia Benati and the women?s soccer team finished the season undefeatedin MAC play for the first time in program history after a 2-1 double overtime victory over Akron Thursday. Yusong Shi, The Spectrum Women?s soccer (13-2-3, 9-0-2 Mid-American Conference) The Bulls, currently ranked No.

Junior forward Jamir Hanner attempts a shot block during a scrimmage at the Bulls Madness event Oct. 17. Men’s basketball head coach Bobby Hurley said on Wednesday that Hanner has been removed from the Bulls for violating team rules. Yusong Shi, The Spectrum

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Jamir Hanner removed from men's basketball team

By Tom Dinki | Oct. 30, 2014

Junior forward Jamir Hanner attempts a shot block during a scrimmage at the Bulls Madness event Oct.

Seniors Michael Schalberg, Chris Marsack and Bryan Bergstol celebrate a goal in Buffalo’s playoff loss to Niagara last year. No. 14 Buffalo is 10-2 this season despite a slew of injuries and faces No. 23 Niagara Friday. Chad Cooper, The Spectrum

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UB men's hockey: Down but not out

By ANDY KONIUCH | Oct. 30, 2014

Seniors Michael Schalberg, Chris Marsack and Bryan Bergstol celebrate a goal in Buffalo?s playoff loss to Niagara last year.

Men’s basketball head coach Bobby Hurley said junior forward Jamir Hanner has been removed from the team for violating team rules.
Yusong Shi, The Spectrum

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Jamir Hanner removed from men's basketball team

By Tom Dinki | Oct. 29, 2014

Men?s basketball head coach Bobby Hurley said junior forward Jamir Hanner has been removed from the team for violating team rules. Yusong Shi, The Spectrum Men?s basketball head coach Bobby Hurley said junior forward Jamir Hanner has been removed from the team for violating team rules.

Sophomore midfielder Russell Cicerone dribbles the ball in Buffalo’s 2-1 victory over Northern Illinois Oct. 25.

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The fountain of youth

By Jordan Grossman | Oct. 28, 2014

Sophomore midfielder Russell Cicerone dribbles the ball in Buffalo?s 2-1 victory over Northern Illinois Oct.

Sophomore linebacker Jarrett Franklin sacks Central Michigan quarterback in the third quarter of Buffalo’s 20-14 loss Saturday. The Bulls had a season-high five sacks Saturday. Yusong Shi, The Spectrum

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Rushing Rush

By Tom Dinki | Oct. 28, 2014

Sophomore linebacker Jarrett Franklin sacks Central Michigan quarterback in the third quarter of Buffalo?s 20-14 loss Saturday.

The Bulls clinched the No. 1 seed in the Mid-American Conference after a 2-0 win over Miami Ohio Sunday and a 2-1 victory over Ball State Friday.
Yusong Shi, The Spectrum

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Women's soccer claims MAC regular season championship

By Quentin S. Haynes | Oct. 26, 2014

The Bulls clinched the No. 1 seed in the Mid-American Conference after a 2-0 win over Miami Ohio Sunday and a 2-1 victory over Ball State Friday. Yusong Shi, The Spectrum Head coach Shawn Burke said one of the women?s soccer team?s preseason goals was to win the regular season Mid-American Conference title. As the UB Stadium announcer counted down the final 10 seconds of the Buffalo?s match Sunday, the Bulls embraced one another on the field to celebrate the completion of their first goal. The No.

Senior wide receiver Devon Hughes dives for junior quarterback Joe Licata’s pass during Buffalo's game against Central Michigan Saturday. Licata was picked off at the 2-yard line by Central Michigan’s Brandon Greer. Yusong Shi, The Spectrum

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Bulls Breakdown

By Sport Desk | Oct. 26, 2014

Senior wide receiver Devon Hughes dives for junior quarterback Joe Licata?s pass during Buffalo's game against Central Michigan Saturday.

Junior wide receiver Ron Willoughby goes up for a pass during Saturday's 20-14 loss to Central Michigan. Willoughby caught four receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown. Yusong Shi, The Spectrum

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Gridiron Report Card: The Spectrum grades the Bulls' 20-14 loss to Central Michigan

By Sports Desk | Oct. 26, 2014

Junior wide receiver Ron Willoughby goes up for a pass during Saturday's 20-14 loss to Central Michigan.

Junior running back Anthone Taylor ran for just 25 yards on 14 carries. Buffalo dropped to 3-5 on the season.
Yusong Shi, The Spectrum

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Bulls drop third straight MAC game

By ANDY KONIUCH | Oct. 25, 2014

Junior running back Anthone Taylor ran for just 25 yards on 14 carries. Buffalo dropped to 3-5 on the season. Yusong Shi, The Spectrum The football team averaged just 1.7 yards per carry and junior quarterback Joe Licata was sacked and intercepted twice.

Jason Berger, founder of UB Skydiving, jumps with former student Jillian Schuppenhauer. On Saturday, Berger will dive into UB Stadium to deliver the football team's game ball.
Courtesy of Jason Berger

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Dropping the ball

By ANDY KONIUCH | Oct. 24, 2014

Jason Berger, founder of UB Skydiving, jumps with former student Jillian Schuppenhauer. On Saturday, Berger will dive into UB Stadium to deliver the football team's game ball. Courtesy of Jason Berger Jason Berger will be getting high and dropping out before

Senior wide receiver Titus Davis leads the Chippewas in catches (31), receiving yards (502) and receiving touchdowns (4). Buffalo plays Central Michigan this Saturday at home in the first game under interim head coach Alex Wood. Courtesy of Steve Jessmore, CMU University Communications

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Moving forward: Bulls to play Central Michigan

By Jordan Grossman | Oct. 23, 2014

Senior wide receiver Titus Davis leads the Chippewas in catches (31), receiving yards (502) and receiving touchdowns (4). Buffalo plays Central Michigan this Saturday at home in the first game under interim head coach Alex Wood.

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Catching Central Michigan: The Spectrum's Scouting Report

By Tom Dinki | Oct. 23, 2014

The Bulls (2-4, 1-2 Mid-American Conference) play their first game since the firing of head coach Jeff Quinn Oct.

Sophomore midfielder Russell leads the men’s soccer team with eight goals this season. He scored twice in Buffalo’s 4-0 victory over the Bonnies Tuesday.
Kainan Guo, The Spectrum

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Bulls' defense dominates St. Bonaventure

By BOBBY MCINTOSH | Oct. 23, 2014

Sophomore midfielder Russell leads the men?s soccer team with eight goals this season. He scored twice in Buffalo?s 4-0 victory over the Bonnies Tuesday. Kainan Guo, The Spectrum Half of the men?s soccer team?s losses this season have been decided by one goal.

Interim head coach Alex Wood addresses his team after practice Tuesday. Wood’s first game as head coach will be this Saturday against Central Michigan. Yusong Shi, The Spectrum

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A new start

By Tom Dinki | Oct. 21, 2014

Interim head coach Alex Wood addresses his team after practice Tuesday. Wood?s first game as head coach will be this Saturday against Central Michigan.

Senior Safety Adam Redden is one of most active members of Buffalo’s defense,
often making large hits on opponents.
Chad Cooper, The Spectrum

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Buffalo's 'scariest' athletes

By Jordan Grossman | Oct. 21, 2014

With Halloween approaching, The Spectrum lists the five ?scariest? athletes on campus. These athletes put fear into opposing teams with their talent and playing style and leave opposing coaches awake at night trying to figure out how to stop them. Senior Safety Adam Redden is one of most active members of

Freshman goalkeeper Laura Dougall has tied a program record for shutouts in season with 10, and has lead the Bulls to their highest national ranking in program history. Chad Cooper, The Spectrum

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#UBTop10: The top-10 moments in UB Athletics over the past few weeks

By Sports Desk | Oct. 21, 2014

Freshman goalkeeper Laura Dougall has tied a program record for shutouts in season with 10, and has lead the Bulls to their highest national ranking in program history.