UB Athletics General Press Releases

May 13, 2013
Jones and Siuciak Named Athletes of the Week

May 3, 2013
Division of Athletics Holds 2013 Academic & Athletics Success Celebration Tuesday Night
Swimming and Diving standout Brittney Kuras was honored with the Clifford C. Furnas Award on Tuesday night, highlighting an evening where the Division of Athletics honored its student-athletes for their successes both athletically and academically.

April 29, 2013
Magovney and White Named Athletes of the Week

April 22, 2013
Seven Honored Into Hall of Fame On Friday Evening
Five former student-athlete standouts at the University at Buffalo, and a pair of distinguished alumni, were the newest class inducted into the Dr. and Mrs. Edmond J. Gicewicz Family UB Athletics Hall of Fame in a ceremony held Friday night.

April 15, 2013
Baldock and Speckman Named Athletes of the Week

April 8, 2013
David and Speckman Named Athletes of the Week

April 1, 2013
Hannon and Varsity Four “A” Boat Named Athletes of the Week

March 25, 2013
Kanzler and Morrell Named Athletes of the Week

March 18, 2013
Regan and Sharkey Named Athletes of the Week

March 13, 2013
Bullseye Ep. 621
In this week's episode, we'll recap MAC tournament wins for the men's and women's basketball teams, and recap Sunday's MAC wrestling tournament, hosted by UB.

March 11, 2013
Dugan and Loesing Named Athletes of the Week

March 6, 2013
Buffalo Soccer to Host Coed Goalkeeper Camps
The Buffalo men’s and women’s soccer teams will be hosting a weekly coed goalkeeper camp this Spring, from 5 pm to 6 pm every Monday from April 1 to May 20. The camp will be directed by women’s head coach Michael Thomas, and men’s assistant coach Cody Camp.

March 6, 2013
Bullseye Ep. 620
In this week's episode, we'll recap a pair of blowout wins for the men's and women's basketball programs, talk with Legend of the Hardwood Sam Pellom, and recap a successful swimming and diving MAC championship for the women.

March 4, 2013
McCrea and Kuras Named Athletes of the Week

February 28, 2013
Bullseye Ep. 619
In this week's episode, we'll recap recent games for the men's and women's basketball teams, meet senior guards Nicki Hopkins and Richie Sebuharara, recap the MAC Indoor Track and Field Championships, and preview the upcoming Swimming and Diving Championships, hosted by UB.

February 25, 2013
Jones and White Named Athletes of the Week

February 21, 2013
University at Buffalo Announces 2013 Athletics Hall of Fame Class
Five former student-athlete standouts at the University at Buffalo, and a pair of distinguished alumni, will be the newest class inducted into the Dr. and Mrs. Edmond J. Gicewicz Family UB Athletics Hall of Fame.

February 13, 2013
Bullseye Ep. 617
In this week's episode, we recap the men's basketball team's win over Northern Illinois and junior center Cameron Downing. We'll also catch up with women's basketball and former UB legend and current coach Kourtney Brown, and preview the upcoming softball season

February 11, 2013
Watson and Manley Named Athletes of the Week

February 11, 2013
Arthur Moats: UB’s Office Linebacker
For the first time in three years, All-MAC senior Khalil Mack has some competition for best linebacker on campus. Arthur Moats, a three-year veteran of the Buffalo Bills defense, is briefly trading in the “I” for a “U” and is currently serving as an intern in the Buffalo Bulls athletic department as part of the National Football League’s Player Development Program.

February 6, 2013
Bullseye Ep. 616
On this week's episode, we'll recap the men's basketball team's win over Central Michigan and meet junior guard Auraum Nuiriankh. We'll also catch up with women's coach Felisha Legette-Jack and forward Kristen Sharkey, the Bulls wrestling team, UB tennis player Tanvi Shah, and preview the 2013 baseball season.

February 4, 2013
Jones and Shah Named Athletes of the Week

January 30, 2013
Bullseye Ep. 615
On this week's episode, we'll recap the women's basketball team's big win over Western Michigan and talk with freshman Mackenzie Loesing. We'll also get a men's basketball update with coach Reggie Witherspoon and talk to Will Regan, as well as meeting sophomore forward Will Regan.

January 28, 2013
Dugan and Podlas Named Athletes of the Week

January 23, 2013
Bullseye Ep. 614
In this episode of Bullseye, we'll recap big wins by the men's basketball team and the wrestling team, and recap the women's team's big road win at Kent State. We'll also sit down with senior wrestler John-Martin Cannon, basketball players Jarryn Skeete and Christa Baccas, and track and field's Kelly Truppo.

January 22, 2013
McCrea and Powers Named Athletes of the Week

January 16, 2013
Bullseye Ep. 613
On this episode of Bullseye, we'll look back at two women's basketball team and meet junior point guard Margeaux Gupilan. We'll then move to the men's side and recap the team's game against Miami (OH) and talk with Javon McCrea. New men's soccer head coach Stu Riddle and senior wrestler Mark Lewandowski are also featured.

January 14, 2013
Hoffman and Loesing Named Athletes of the Week

January 10, 2013
Division Of Athletics Posts Program-Best 3.039 GPA
The University at Buffalo Division of Athletics finished an exceptional semester in the classroom in the Fall of 2012, post a school-best 3.039 GPA. This marked the first time that the Athletic Department has surpassed a 3.0 GPA in back-to-back semesters.

January 4, 2013
Get your seats in the Front Row. Download the New Buffalo Bulls Mobile App.
Bring in the new year by downloading the new Buffalo Bulls Mobile App, available for both Apple and Android products.

December 10, 2012
Regan and Gupilan Named Athletes of the Week

December 7, 2012
Regional Rivalries On Tap in Saturday Doubleheader
Fans will be treated to a pair of rivalry games on Saturday, as the women's basketball team hosts Binghamton at 5 pm before the men play against Big Four rival Niagara immediately after. The first 1,500 fans at the women's game will receive a pair of "Be A Bull" tube socks.

December 6, 2012
Bhardwaj Named One Of UB's Top 10 Professors
UB athletic’s academic advisor Dr. Kushal Bhardwaj was acknowledged on Monday as one of the university’s top 10 professors, as recognized by the university’s student newspaper, The Spectrum.

November 28, 2012
UB Basketball Hosts Doubleheader Whiteout
The Buffalo men's and women's basketball team will welcome in some top teams in the region on Wednesday night, with the women facing Duquesne at 5 pm before the men take on Temple at 7 pm. It will be the women's first home game in over two weeks, while the men are looking to earn its first win streak of the young season.

November 26, 2012
Regan and Loesing Named Athletes of the Week

November 21, 2012
Bullseye Ep. 611: UMass Recap
It's all about UB football this week, as we look back at the team's third straight win - a 29-19 win over UMass - and talk with star linebacker Khalil Mack. As we head into the season finale against Bowling Green, head coach Jeff Quinn will also talk about the past season and the future of UB football.

November 19, 2012
Mack and Baccas Named Athletes of the Week

November 14, 2012
Bullseye Ep. 610: Western Michigan Recap
In this week's episode, we recap the football team's win over Western Michigan and talk to sophomore kicker Patrick Clarke. We'll also recap the men's basketball home opener and volleyball's season finale win over Kent State.

November 12, 2012
Lester and Morrell Named Athletes of the Week

November 7, 2012
Bullseye Ep. 609: Miami (OH) Recap
On this week's episode of Bullseye, we will look back at the team's dramatic victory over Miami (OH), and recap wrestling's opening weekend at the UB Invite. We'll also talk to members of UB basketball as they get ready for the start of the season, and meet senior offensive lineman Gokhan Ozkan.

November 5, 2012
Clarke and Kuras Named Athletes of the Week

November 1, 2012
Bullseye Ep. 608: Toledo Recap
On this week's episode, we'll recap the game against Toledo and talk with junior wide receiver Fred Lee. We'll then talk with UB basketball seniors Tony Watson and Nicki Hopkins.

October 26, 2012
Reed to Oversee Bulls Center for Excellence in Academic and Athletic Performance
Dr. Donald R. Reed, University at Buffalo’s Senior Associate Athletic Director for Academics and Sports Management, will now oversee the newly formed Bulls Center for Excellence in Academic and Athletic Performance.

October 18, 2012
Nan Harvey And Todd Miller Among Those Inducted Into Greater Buffalo Sports Hall Of Fame
Two individuals with strong ties to the University at Buffalo were inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall Of Fame on Wednesday evening as Nan Harvey and Todd Miiller were among the 14 individuals honored with membership into the hall.

October 12, 2012
UB Athletics Has Strong Presence at the Linda Yalem Run
Last weekend, the University at Buffalo held its 23rd Annual Linda Yalem Run. The Linda Yalem Run is one of UB’s most enduring traditions, promoting personal safety in remembrance of former UB student Linda Yalem.

October 8, 2012
Wheldon and the UB Offensive Line Named Athletes of the Week

October 1, 2012
Skinner and Svoboda Named Athletes of the Week

September 28, 2012
UB Student-Athletes Take Part In Habitat For Humanity
The University at Buffalo had members of the women’s cross country and women’s basketball team take part in Habitat For Humanity last weekend

August 29, 2012
John Lambert Returns to Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs Post
University at Buffalo Director of Athletics Danny White has announced that John Lambert will return to his marketing roots as Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs, a role he held from 1999-2007.

August 21, 2012
Men's Soccer Wraps Up Preseason

August 10, 2012
Sharon Sanford Honored As NACWAA Administrator Of The Year
In recognition of the outstanding achievements and successes of women working in athletics, NACWAA announced its 2012 Administrator of the Year Award recipients. Among the eight honorees is Buffalo Assistant Athletic Director Sharon Sanford, who was honored at the Nell Jackson Administrator Of The Year.

July 16, 2012
2012 SAAC Executive Board Announced
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) announced its executive board for the upcoming 2012-13 season Tuesday afternoon. Marissa Murphy will serve as the president, Cory Folk will be the vice president, Megan Abman will be the community outreach officer, Liz Murphy will be the Athletes-for-Athletes Officer, and Erin Miller will be the board's secretary.

July 13, 2012
Swimming and Diving Announces 2012-13 Schedule
A season chock full of firsts last year brings a new sense of confidence and optimism as the Buffalo swimming and diving teams released its schedule for the 2012-13 season Friday afternoon. After the men finished a close second place in the Mid-American Conference championships, and the women earned the highest finish in program history, both squads are ready to sweep the MAC this season.

July 12, 2012
Eric Gross Named Assistant Athletic Director at Buffalo
University at Buffalo Director of Athletics Danny White has announced the hiring of Eric Gross as Assistant Athletic Director for Revenue and Strategic Initiatives.

June 7, 2012
Allen Greene Named Senior Associate AD at Buffalo
University at Buffalo Director of Athletics Danny White announced on Thursday that Allen Greene has been hired as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration. Greene comes from the University of Mississippi where he served as Assistant Athletic Director for Development and Priority Seating.

June 5, 2012
UB Athletics Posts Highest GPA in School History
University at Buffalo student-athletes posted a 3.001 grade point average during the spring 2012 semester. It was the highest GPA in school history and the first time the department had a collective 3.0 GPA.

May 13, 2012
Five UB Athletes Selected as SUNY Chancellor’s Scholar-Athlete Award Winners
Five University at Buffalo student-athletes have been selected as SUNY Chancellor’s Scholar-Athlete Award winners for the 2011-12 academic year. The Chancellor’s Scholar-Athlete Award was created in 2003-04 to recognize students who have combined academic excellence and outstanding athletic achievement at the Division I, Division III and NJCAA levels at SUNY schools.

May 8, 2012
Daniel J. White Named University at Buffalo Director of Athletics
University at Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi today named Daniel J. “Danny” White the new director of UB’s Division of Athletics.

May 2, 2012
Division Of Athletics Honors Student-Athletes At Academic And Athletics Success Celebration
The University at Buffalo Division of Athletics held its annual Academic and Athletics Success Celebration on Tuesday night inside Alumni Arena.

February 24, 2012
Women's Basketball Holds Senior Day As Part of UB Doubleheader
It will be senior day for the women's basketball team Saturday at noon, with the team honoring its five seniors before taking on the Ohio Bobcats. The game will precede the men's game against Miami (OH), to be held at 3 pm.

February 10, 2012
Bulls Basketball Prepares for First Doubleheader of the Season
For the first time this season, the men's and women's basketball teams will play a home doubleheader. The Saturday afternoon games will be the final crossover games against the Mid-American Conference's West Division, with the women facing Central Michigan at 3 pm while the men take on Western Michigan at 6 pm.

January 13, 2012
UB Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremonies To Stream Live on Buffalobulls.com
A star-studded group of enshrineesmake up the 39th University at Buffalo Athletic Hall of Fame class.

January 10, 2012
UB Division of Athletics Receives Community Involvement Award
The University at Buffalo Division of Athletics has been selected to receive the 2011 Cheektowaga Central Community Involvement Award. Now in its eighth year of existence, UB has won in the Business/Agency/Organization Category.

October 31, 2011
UB Athletics Announces Upgrades to Alumni Arena
The University at Buffalo’s Alumni Arena will be showcasing a new look and game-day atmosphere as the winter season of athletic and cultural events gets underway. Included in the enhancements are state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems as well the installation of a new video and scoring system. The project is a collaborative effort between UB Facilities, Planning & Design and the Division of Athletics with funding provided by the university’s critical maintenance fund and private dollars.

June 15, 2011
UB Coaches Get Ready For Father's Day
The coaches in the Division of Athletics shared what they would like to do this coming Father's Day.

June 1, 2011
Division Of Athletics Launches New Photo Store
The University at Buffalo Athletic Department announced today the unveiling of the Buffalo Bulls Photo Store, hosted by Replay Photos.

May 27, 2011
UB Summer Camps To Provide Many Options for WNY Youth
The University at Buffalo is offering summer camps in 13 different sports this year at a variety of levels. Campers will get the chance to practice on the same fields as the Bulls teams while receiving expert coaching from some of the Bulls head coaches and athletes.

May 26, 2011
Enter The Father's Day Contest For Your Chance To Star In a Bulls TV Commercial
Is your dad a star? Tell us why and he could be the next star of a Bulls Football TV commercial! We’ll even cast you as an extra!

May 24, 2011
Ten UB Teams Over 975 in Latest APR Report
For the second straight year, the University at Buffalo athletic department has seen all of its 20 intercollegiate sports finish above the cut line in the NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores that were released today.

May 20, 2011
2011 UB Bulls Football Season Tickets On Sale Now
Season tickets are on sale now for the 2011 University at Buffalo football season, which kicks off Saturday, Sept. 3 versus Pittsburgh at Heinz Field.

May 17, 2011
Student-Athletes Take Part In UB A Fit Kid Event
30 student-athletes from the University at Buffalo Division of Athletics took part in their annual UB A Fit Kid Day back in late April. This year the group visited 50 4th and 5th grade students at Union East Elementary School in Cheektowaga.

May 10, 2011
Division Of Athletics To Hold 4-on-4 Flag Football Tournament
The University at Buffalo Division of Athletics will host its first-ever 4-on-4 Flag Football Tournament June 4-5, 2011 at UB Stadium and on the surrounding practice fields.

October 21, 2010
Manuel Announces Staff Changes and Promotions
University at Buffalo Director of Athletics Warde Manuel has announced several promotions within the Athletic Department and the departure of a senior staff member.

September 1, 2010
Division of Athletics Unveils Redesigned Buffalobulls.com
The University at Buffalo Division of Athletics has teamed up with PrestoSports to deliver an all-new Buffalobulls.com to fans of UB Athletics. The redesigned site also launches in conjunction with UB’s increased streaming package through Stretch Internet.

August 30, 2010
John Boyer, Meili Carpenter Named UB Athletes of the Year
The University at Buffalo has announced that men's basketball player John Boyer and women's diver Meili Carpenter have been selected as the 2010 Student Athletes of the Year. The pair were honored at Sunday's Student Athlete Orientation Day.

August 30, 2010
Bulls Announce Enhanced Webstreaming Schedule
The University at Buffalo athletic department will offer fans more than 60 live webstreaming games this season with a variety of packages to suit fan’s needs to follow their favorite Bulls’ teams.

August 25, 2010
Bullseye Set To Begin 2010-11 Season
The University at Buffalo's award-winning television program showcasing the athletic department, “Bullseye,” is set for another season, its fourth year of a partnership with UB's Center for the Arts.

August 3, 2010
UB Well Represented at Empire State Games
University at Buffalo student-athletes played key roles in the success of the Western Region team in this year’s Empire State Games - helping the West earn a games-best 241 medals.

August 3, 2010
38th UB Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony set for September 17
Five alumni will be inducted into the Dr. and Mrs. Edmond J. Gicewicz Family UB Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 17 in the UB Center for the Arts Atrium on the North Campus. In addition, three others will receive honors for their support of and service to the UB athletics program. The induction ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a dessert reception with open bar at 7:30 p.m.

June 23, 2010
Bulls Extend Radio Deal With WECK/WLVL
The University at Buffalo Athletics Department announced today that is has extended its radio rights contract with Culver Communications – WECK-1230 (AM) in Cheektowaga and WLVL-1340 (AM) – in Lockport to broadcast Bulls' football and men's and women's basketball through the 2011-12 season.

June 8, 2010
Six Bulls Teams Earn Perfect Scores In APR Report
The University at Buffalo athletic department continues to show outstanding results in the Academic Progress Rate (APR), the annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) measure of eligibility, retention and graduation rates of all Division I teams.

May 3, 2010
Five UB Student-Athletes Named SUNY Chancellor’s Scholar-Athlete Award Winners
Five University at Buffalo student-athletes have been selected as SUNY Chancellor’s Scholar-Athlete Award winners for 2009-10. The Chancellor’s Scholar-Athlete Award was created in 2003-04 to recognize students who have combined academic excellence and outstanding athletic achievement at the Division I, Division III and NJCAA levels at SUNY schools.

April 28, 2010
UB Holds Academic Celebration
Diver Michael McDowell took home top honors at the University at Buffalo Division of Athletics Academic Celebration on Tuesday. The senior diver on the swimming and diving team was awarded the Clifford C. Furnas Award.

April 27, 2010
UB Athletics Receives YMCA Buffalo Niagara’s Stewart Partnership Award
On Wednesday, May 12, 2010 the YMCA Buffalo Niagara will be hosting their 158th Annual Dinner Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo, in which they will be presenting the University at Buffalo’s Division of Athletics with its Stewart Partnership Award.

April 20, 2010
University at Buffalo to Name Newly Renovated Alumni Arena Practice Facility
Thanks to a $220,000 gift from former University at Buffalo hockey player Tunney Murchie and his family, the newly renovated practice facility in Alumni Arena will be named in honor of Ed Wright who has served UB for over 40 years as a coach, administrator and teaching professional.

March 29, 2010
Staff Changes Made in UB Athletic Department
University at Buffalo Director of Athletics Warde Manuel has announced the following staff changes within the Division of Athletics. Most notably, changes have been made to the External Relations and Events Management departments.

March 23, 2010
Seven Student-Athletes To Attend NCAA Career In Sports Forum
Seven University at Buffalo Student-Athletes have been selected to attend the NCAA’s first ever Career In Sports Forum. The four-day event replaces the National Student-Athlete Development Conference.

March 2, 2010
UB Athletic Communications Office Receives National Recognition
The Football Writers Association of America has announced its first "Super 11" field of sports information departments, which were deemed the best in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision during the 2009 season.

January 21, 2010
Duval Named Director of Sports Performance
Zachary Duval, who has twice served on Nebraska’s renowned strength staff, has been named the Director of Sports Performance at Buffalo, announced Warde Manuel, Director of Athletics.

January 15, 2010
University at Buffalo to Name Newly Renovated Athletic Training Center
Four University at Buffalo orthopaedic surgeons in University Sports Medicine have raised almost $200,000 to name the newly renovated athletic training facility in Alumni Arena on the North Campus. The state-of-the-art facility will be named the Michael F. Rielly Athletic Training Center in honor of Mike Rielly who was head athletic trainer at UB for almost 26 years.

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Buffalo Athletics Set for a Busy Weekend
It’s a dream weekend for fans of UB athletics, as six different teams will be in action in a span of less than 24 hours this Friday and Saturday on the University at Buffalo campus. The weekend will feature the season openers for both Bulls basketball teams, a national top-10 foe squaring off against the Buffalo wrestling team in Alumni Arena and a rematch of the 2008 MAC Championship for football.