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Kristen Sharkey in her senior year as a UB Bull.

Photo: Paul Hokanson

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Five things to know Kristen Sharkey, UB’s new women’s basketball coach

By DREW HECKMAN | Apr. 19

Kristen Sharkey has been selected to replace Becky Burke following her departure to coach Arizona University. Here are five things that you should know about her.

Sophomore guard Kirsten Lewis-Williams against Troy University in the WNIT Championship game

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Women’s basketball hoists first WNIT trophy in front of record crowd

By DREW HECKMAN and IZABELLA DUCATO | Apr. 7

Women’s basketball (30-7, 13-5 MAC) defeated the Troy University Trojans (24-14, 13-5 SBC) 88-84 in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) Championship game on Saturday evening, in front of a sold-out Alumni Arena crowd of 5,650 people.

After being defeated in their last home game of the season against the Miami (OH) Redhawks (22-8,13-4 MAC), the Bulls faced the Akron Zips (25-6,17-1 MAC) this past Saturday, losing 88-70.

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Men’s basketball bested in final game of the season

By DREW HECKMAN | Mar. 11

Men’s basketball (9-22,4-14 MAC) concluded their season this week with consecutive losses.

During preparation for the MAC tournament, the Bulls picked up another win against the Eastern Michigan Eagles.

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Women’s basketball handles business at home, celebrates program legend

By DREW HECKMAN | Mar. 4

After a tough loss to Toledo (21-6,12-4 MAC) this past Wednesday, women's basketball (22-5,11-4 MAC) regained their momentum on Saturday with a resounding 71-54 victory over the Eastern Michigan Eagles (2-25,1-15 MAC) at Alumni Arena.

The women's basketball team celebrating another win.

Photo: Paul Hokanson / UB Athletics

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Women’s basketball builds momentum with another win before the MAC tournament

By DREW HECKMAN | Feb. 23

After securing a hard-fought win against Kent State (16-10, 8-5 MAC) on Wednesday, women’s basketball (21-4, 10-3 MAC) continued their winning ways on Saturday by defeating the Miami (OH) RedHawks (16-9, 8-6 MAC) with a score of 68-54, building momentum ahead of the MAC tournament next month.

UB men's basketball fell 80-75 on Saturday night against Georgia State.

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Men’s basketball stumbles against Georgia State in ‘uncharacteristic night’

By DREW HECKMAN | Feb. 10

The Bulls failed to find a winning formula on Saturday against Georgia State (10-15, 5-7 SBC), losing 80-75 in what Head Coach Greg Halcovage III said was an "uncharacteristic night" for the team.

Men’s basketball fell to the Ball State Cardinals 89-76 on Saturday.

Photo: Paul Hokanson / UB Athletics

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Men’s basketball is outmatched by Ball State in loss

By DREW HECKMAN | Feb. 4

After topping the Central Michigan Chippewas (10-11, 4-5 MAC) last Tuesday with a gritty win, men’s basketball (7-14, 2-7 MAC) was defeated by the Ball State Cardinals (10-11, 4-5 MAC) in a contest that saw many mistakes that ultimately cost Buffalo the game, which ended with a final score of 89-76.