May 13, 2013
Men’s Basketball to Face Manhattan at the Barclays Center
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team will play Manhattan at the Barclays Center as part of the Brooklyn Hoops Holiday Invitational on Dec. 21, 2013. The men’s college basketball tripleheader will also feature Michigan vs. Stanford and Temple vs. LIU Brooklyn.
May 7, 2013
Coach Hurley on the Airwaves
The University at Buffalo announced on March 26, 2013, the hiring of Bobby Hurley as the new head coach of men’s basketball. Since then, Hurley has been interviewed both locally and nationally about his new position. Here is a list of some of his interviews since the hiring.
April 30, 2013
Men’s Basketball Signs Transfer Justin Moss
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team has signed Junior College transfer Justin Moss, head coach Bobby Hurley announced on Tuesday. The 6-7 forward from Indian Hills Community College in Iowa will enter UB with three years of eligibility beginning with the 2013-14 season.
April 19, 2013
Will Regan Named to Academic All-MAC Team
University at Buffalo sophomore forward Will Regan was named to the five-member Academic All-MAC men’s basketball team on Friday, as voted on by the league’s Faculty Athletic Representatives. The Buffalo, NY native is an accounting major with a 3.6 grade point average. Senior Tony Watson earned an honorable mention.
April 19, 2013
Men’s Basketball Signs Deyshonee Much
New University at Buffalo men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley announced his first recruit Friday, inking Deyshonee Much to a National Letter of Intent. Much, a 6-4 shooting guard, spent this past season at Redemption Christian Academy in Massachusetts, but played high school basketball just down the road in Rochester at Gates Chili High School.
April 12, 2013
Hurley Adds Three to Coaching Staff
New University at Buffalo men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley has added three members to his coaching staff. Levi Watkins and Eric Harrield will serve as assistant coaches and Ben Wood has been hired as director of basketball operations.
April 12, 2013
Sports Radio 1270 The Fan is the New Home of UB Athletics
The University at Buffalo has announced today it has a new radio home for Buffalo Bulls Athletics. UB has partnered with Sport Radio 1270 The Fan to broadcast football and men's basketball games as well as other programming surrounding UB Athletics.
March 27, 2013
Head Coach Bobby Hurley Introductory Press Conference
March 26, 2013
Bobby Hurley Named University at Buffalo Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Bobby Hurley, one of the most iconic figures in college basketball history, has been named the 12th head men’s basketball coach at the University at Buffalo.
March 26, 2013
Javon McCrea Named to NABC All-District Team
The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced today the NABC Division I All-District teams for 2012-13, recognizing the nation’s best men’s collegiate basketball student-athletes. Junior Javon McCrea was named to the five-man District 14 First team.
March 22, 2013
Will Regan Wins MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week Award
University at Buffalo men’s basketball player Will Regan was named the Mid-American Conference’s Male Scholar Athlete of the Week. The conference announced its weekly awards from its Cleveland headquarters this afternoon.
March 18, 2013
Regan and Sharkey Named Athletes of the Week
March 15, 2013
White Announces Change in Leadership for Men’s Basketball Program
University at Buffalo Director of Athletics Danny White has announced today that Reggie Witherspoon will not be returning as head men’s basketball coach for the Bulls next season.
March 14, 2013
Bulls Fall To Kent State In MAC Tournament Quarterfinals
Playing in its third game in four days, the Buffalo men’s basketball team was unable to hold off rival Kent State Thursday night in the quarterfinal round of the Mid-American Conference tournament, losing to the Golden Flashes 70-68.
March 13, 2013
Ways to Follow the Bulls in the MAC Tournament
There are several ways to follow both the men's and women's basketball teams during the MAC Tournament in Cleveland.
March 13, 2013
Ways to Follow the Bulls in the MAC Tournament
There are several ways to follow both the men's and women's basketball teams during the MAC Tournament in Cleveland.
March 13, 2013
Regan Powers Buffalo Past Ball State into the MAC Quarterfinals
Will Regan poured in 25 of his career-best 36 points in the second half to lift the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team to a 76-61 win over Ball State in the second round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament on Wednesday night . Regan’s career day helped the Bulls turn a 36-30 halftime deficit into a blowout win.
March 11, 2013
Bulls Hold Off Central Michigan to Advance to Cleveland
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team held off Central Michigan, 74-72, in overtime in the first round of the FirstEnergy Mid-American Conference Tournament on Monday night at Alumni Arena. The eighth-seeded Bulls will next face Ball State, the fifth seed, in the tournament’s second round in Cleveland on Wednesday night.
March 11, 2013
McCrea Named All-MAC First Team; Skeete Named to All-Freshman Team
The Mid-American Conference announced its All-MAC teams today and University at Buffalo’s Javon McCrea was named to the first team and while Jarryn Skeete was named to the All-Freshman Team.
March 9, 2013
Bulls Earn Eighth Seed and will Host Central Michigan on Monday Night
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team learned today it will be the eighth seed in the upcoming First Energy Mid-American Conference Tournament and will host ninth-seeded Central Michigan in a first-round game on Monday night at Alumni Arena.
March 8, 2013
Bulls Close Regular Season at Bowling Green on Friday
Buffalo will close out the regular season at Bowling Green on Friday night.
March 8, 2013
Bulls Lose at Bowling Green in Regular Season Finale
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team lost to Bowling Green, 76-65, in the regular season finale at the Stroh Center on Friday night. The loss means Buffalo misses out on a chance to earn a first-round bye in the upcoming Mid-American Conference Tournament and will host a first-round game at Alumni Arena on Monday night.
March 5, 2013
Buffalo Drops Home Finale to Ohio, 72-69
For the first time since 2001, the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team lost on “Senior Night,” falling to Ohio, 72-69, at Alumni Arena on Tuesday night.
March 4, 2013
McCrea and Kuras Named Athletes of the Week
March 4, 2013
Bulls Host Ohio on Senior Night
Buffalo will host Ohio in its regular season home finale on Tuesday night at Alumni Arena.
March 4, 2013
Javon McCrea Named MAC East Division Player of the Week
For the second time this season, Javon McCrea was named the Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week on Monday by the conference. The junior forward averaged 29 points, 10.5 rebounds, six blocked shots and 2.5 steals in games against Kent State and Akron.
March 2, 2013
Bulls Snap Akron’s 19-Game Winning Streak
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team topped 24th-ranked Akron, 81-67, at Alumni Arena on Saturday night to snap the Zips’ 19-game winning streak – the nation’s longest. It was the Bulls’ first-ever win over a nationally-ranked program.
March 1, 2013
Bulls Host #24 Akron on Saturday
Buffalo will look to bounce back from consecutive heartbreaking losses when it hosts #24 Akron on Saturday night.
February 27, 2013
Bulls Fall on Overtime Buzzer Beater at Kent State
The Buffalo Bulls men’s basketball team fell prey to one of the most dramatic conclusions in its long-standing rivalry with Kent State Wednesday evening, losing 83-81 in overtime on a buzzer-beating layup, robbing UB of a chance at its first-ever win at the M.A.C. Center.
February 26, 2013
Bulls Open Stretch Run at Kent State on Wednesday
Looking for a fourth straight MAC win, Buffalo will travel to Kent State on Wednesday night to face the Golden Flashes.
February 23, 2013
Turnovers Cost Bulls in 65-64 Loss to Manhattan
Turnovers cost the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team in a 65-64 loss to Manhattan in a Ramada Worldwide BracketBusters matchup at Alumni Arena on Saturday afternoon.
February 22, 2013
Bulls Host Manhattan in BracketBuster Matchup on Saturday
Winners of three straight, Buffalo will host Manhattan in a Ramada Worldwide BracketBuster matchup on Saturday.
February 21, 2013
Watson Named MAC Scholar-Athlete of the Week
University at Buffalo men's basketball player Tony Watson has been named the Mid-American Conference's Co-Male Scholar Athlete of the Week. The league announced the weekly award winners this morning from its headquarters in Cleveland. Watson shared the weekly recogntion with Western Michigan tennis player Nadin Indre.
February 18, 2013
Watson and Baccas Named Athletes of the Week
February 18, 2013
Tony Watson Named MAC East Division Co-Player of the Week
University at Buffalo senior guard Tony Watson capped off his career week by earning Mid-American Conference East Division Co-Player of the Week honors. Watson averaged 27.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, four assists and a steal to help lead the Bulls to wins over Toledo and Miami (OH).
February 16, 2013
Dynamic Duo Leads Bulls to Critical Win
Buoyed by 51 points combined from Tony Watson and Javon McCrea, the Buffalo men’s basketball team held of the Miami (OH) Redhawks (8-16, 3-9 MAC) Saturday afternoon, 79-71. After setting a career high with 24 points against Toledo on Wednesday, Watson bested that effort with 31 points to help seal a crucial road win and get the Bulls (11-15, 6-6 MAC) closer to a top four position in the Mid-American Conference.
February 15, 2013
Bulls Travel to Miami for Saturday Tilt
After two straight at home, Buffalo travels to Miami to take on the RedHawks on Saturday afternoon.
February 13, 2013
Watson's Career-High 24 Points Helps Bulls Ground Rockets
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team utilized one of its finest defensive efforts of the season to defeat Toledo, 75-60, at Alumni Arena on Wednesday night to snap the Rockets’ five game winning streak.
February 12, 2013
Bulls Close out West Division Play By Hosting Toledo on Wednesday Night
Buffalo is home for its second straight game when it hosts Toledo on Wednesday night at Alumni Arena.
February 11, 2013
Watson and Manley Named Athletes of the Week
February 9, 2013
Bulls Top Northern Illinois, 59-54
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team grinded out a 59-54 win over Northern Illinois at Alumni Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Bulls had three players score in double-figures, led by 16 from Javon McCrea.
February 8, 2013
Buffalo vs. Akron March 2nd Tilt Selected for TV; Tip Time Changed
Buffalo's men's basketball game against Akron on March 2 has been selected for the MAC's March basketball television package. The game will air on SportsTime Ohio and will tip off at 6:00 pm - a change from the original 7:00 pm scheduled tip.
February 8, 2013
Bulls Finally Back Home to Host Northern Illinois on Saturday
After playing four of the last five games on the road, Buffalo is back home to host Northern Illinois in the first of two straight home games on Saturday afternoon.
February 6, 2013
Offensive Struggles Costly In Loss At Eastern Michigan
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team was outscored 28-13 in the second half at Eastern Michigan on Wednesday night as the Bulls fell to the Eagles, 65-46 at the Convocation Center. Junior Javon McCrea led the Bulls with 15 points.
February 5, 2013
Bulls Travel to Eastern Michigan for Mid-Week Clash
Buffalo will play at Eastern Michigan on Wednesday night, the third straight against Michigan’s directional schools.
February 4, 2013
Buffalo to Host Manhattan in Ramada Worldwide BracketBusters
The University at Buffalo men's basketball team will host Manhattan of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference in a Ramada Worldwide BracketBusters matchup on February 23. The game was not selected to be televised.
February 2, 2013
Bulls Back on Road to Play at Western Michigan on Saturday Night
Buffalo is back on the road for two straight beginning at Western Michigan on Saturday night.
February 2, 2013
Bulls Lose at Western Michigan, 71-60
The Buffalo men’s basketball team lost 71-60 at the Western Michigan Broncos (14-7, 6-2 MAC) Saturday night. The Bulls (8-14, 3-5 MAC) shot just 32 percent from the field in the second half after going into halftime tied up. The Broncos also pulled down 15 offensive rebounds to snap a three-game losing streak to UB. Javon McCrea led Buffalo with 22 points and 10 rebounds, his fifth double-double of the conference season.
January 30, 2013
Downing Scores Career-High 21 in 91-73 Win Over Central Michigan
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team scored a season high in points in a 91-73 win over Central Michigan at Alumni Arena on Wednesday night. Cameron Downing came off the bench to lead the Bulls with a career-high 21 points.
January 29, 2013
Bulls Back Home to Host Central Michigan on Wednesday Night
After playing two straight on the road, Buffalo returns to the friendly confines of Alumni Arena to host Central Michigan on Wednesday night.
January 26, 2013
Akron Rallies to Beat Buffalo, 68-64
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball nearly pulled off a huge conference road win at first-place Akron, losing to the host Zips, 68-64, on Saturday night. Akron entered the game on a 10-game winning streak and an undefeated mark at home. The four-point margin matched the closest a team had come to beating the Zips at home this season.
January 23, 2013
Bulls Earn Rare Road Win at Ball State
For just the second time in nine trips to Worthen Arena, the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team beat the host Ball State Cardinals, 66-63, on Wednesday night. It was the Bulls’ second-straight win to improve to 2-3 in Mid-American Conference play.
January 22, 2013
McCrea and Powers Named Athletes of the Week
January 21, 2013
Javon McCrea Named MAC East Player of the Week
Following arguably the best week of his career, University at Buffalo’s Javon McCrea was named the Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week on Monday by the conference. The junior forward averaged 27 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks shots in games against Kent State and Bowling Green.
January 19, 2013
Bulls Rally To Beat Bowling Green, 68-65
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team erased an eight-point halftime deficit to defeat Bowling Green, 68-65, at Alumni Arena on Saturday night. The win snapped the Bulls’ four-game losing streak and gave them their first Mid-American Conference win of the season.
January 16, 2013
Kent State Tops Buffalo in Foul Fest
Despite a career-high 33 points by Javon McCrea, the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team lost to Kent State, 80-68, at Alumni Arena on Wednesday night. The game was marred by a combined 55 fouls whistled on the teams.
January 16, 2013
Bulls Aim for First Conference Win, Host Kent State
Buffalo will host Kent State on Wednesday night at Alumni Arena, in search of its first conference win of the season and an end to three-game losing streak. The Bulls are also looking to avoid their first 0-3 start to MAC play since the 2002-03 season after dropping a disappointing result in the last game out.
January 12, 2013
Bulls Nearly Pull Off Improbable Comeback Against Miami
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team rallied from 21 points down midway through the second half to take a 57-56 lead over Miami with one minute remaining. But Allen Roberts hit a pair of free throws with seven seconds left and the RedHawks escaped with a 58-57 win at Alumni Arena on Saturday night.
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 9, 2013
Ohio's Strong Opening Half Drops Buffalo
Fueled by a 53-point first half in which it shot almost 65 percent from the floor, the Ohio Bobcats (10-5, 1-0 MAC) beat the Buffalo men's basketball team 86-68 Wednesday in the Mid-American Conference opener. The Bulls (5-10, 0-1 MAC) were unable to slow down the Ohio transition game, leading to 23 fast-break points and 21 points off turnovers. Jarryn Skeete scored a career-high 13 points, joining Javon McCrea as the team's lead in points for the game.
January 9, 2013
Bulls Open MAC Play Tonight at Ohio
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team will open Mid-American Conference play tonight when it visits the Convocation Center to play Ohio. It is a rematch of the 2012 MAC Tournament Semifinal matchup in which the Bobcats defeated the Bulls en route to winning the MAC Championship.
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.
January 2, 2013
Season-Low Shooting Performance Dooms Bulls at Tulsa
The Buffalo men's basketball team shot a season-low 32.2 percent from the floor on Wednesday night, losing at Tulsa 63-57 in the team's final non-conference game of the season. Javon McCrea led the team with 22 points and 11 rebounds for his third double-double of the season, and Will Regan chipped in 13 for UB.
December 28, 2012
Balanced Scoring Leads Bulls To Big Win Over Notre Dame College, 84-64
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team opened Friday night’s contest on a 17-2 run and never looked back as the Bulls defeated visiting Notre Dame College, 84-64, at Alumni Arena. Nine different UB players entered the scoring column, including four in double figures.
December 21, 2012
Washington State Pulls Away Late to Defeat Buffalo, 65-54
Washington State outscored Buffalo, 13-4, in the final five minutes to hold off the Bulls, 65-54, at KeyArena on Friday night. The Bulls held a two-point advantage at halftime and the lead would see-saw for much of the second half before the Cougars pulled away late for the victory.
December 20, 2012
Buffalo and Washington State Clash in Seattle on Friday
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team will play its first ever game in the state of Washington when it plays Washington State in Seattle on Friday. The teams are playing in the Cougar Hardwood Classic at KeyArena. Tipoff is slated for 10:30 pm EST.
December 14, 2012
Regan Named MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week
Universty at Buffalo sophomore forward Will Regan was named the Mid-American Conference Scholar Athlete of the Week on Friday. Regan is an accounting major with a 3.60 grade point average.
December 12, 2012
New Bull on the Block: Jarryn Skeete
Meet Jarryn Skeete, a freshman guard on the men's basketball team from Toronto, Ontario.
December 10, 2012
Regan and Gupilan Named Athletes of the Week
December 10, 2012
Will Regan Named MAC East Division Player of the Week
University at Buffalo forward Will Regan was named the Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week on Monday after averaging 18 points and 7.5 rebounds in a pair of wins last week.
December 8, 2012
Regan’s Career Night Helps Lift Buffalo Past Niagara
Will Regan scored a career-high 26 points and the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team never trailed in a 77-67 win over Niagara at Alumni Arena on Saturday night.
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 5, 2012
Buffalo Earns Emphatic Win at Milwaukee, 72-52
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team put together its best all-around effort of the season to easily defeat Milwaukee, 72-52, at The Klotsche Center on Wednesday night. The Bulls shot a season-best 56 percent from the field and held a 47-23 rebounding edge.
December 1, 2012
Late Turnovers Cost Bulls in Loss at St. Bonaventure
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team dropped a heartbreaking 82-79 loss at St. Bonaventure on Saturday night. The Bulls turned the ball over on their final three possessions to help the Bonnies escape with the three-point victory.
November 28, 2012
Buffalo Drops Home Contest to Temple
In a game in which both teams struggled mightily offensively, Temple was able to defeat Buffalo, 54-39, at Alumni Arena on Wednesday night. The Bulls were held to their lowest point total since 2003.
November 26, 2012
Regan and Loesing Named Athletes of the Week
November 24, 2012
Buffalo Cruises to 76-57 Win Over Mansfield
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team outscored Mansfield, 50-29, in the first half before cruising to a 76-57 win at Alumni Arena on Saturday night. All 11 UB players scored in the game as the Bulls snapped their three-game losing streak.
November 20, 2012
Shorthanded Bulls Fall to Canisius, 71-64
A shorthanded University at Buffalo men’s basketball team lost at Canisius, 71-64, at the Koessler Center on Tuesday night. Playing their sixth game in 11 days, the Bulls were without Tony Watson and Xavier Ford who were out with injuries.
November 17, 2012
Bulls Lose to Yale, 63-59
The Coaches vs. Cancer Classic tournament, hosted by the University of Evansville, came to a close for Buffalo (1-4) Saturday evening, with the Bulls losing 63-59 to Yale (1-3). In a foul-riddled affair, the two teams shot a combined 34 percent from the floor.
November 16, 2012
Cold-Shooting Bulls Fall to Western Illinois
After a spirited first half that featured five ties and ten lead changes, the Buffalo men's basketball team fell victim to a cold shooting hand in a 67-58 loss to Western Illinois. Will Regan and Javon McCrea each had 13 points, but the Bulls shot only 39 percent in the game overall.
November 15, 2012
Men’s Basketball Signs Shannon Evans to NLI
Shannon Evans, a guard from Suffolk, VA, has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University at Buffalo and play basketball for head coach Reggie Witherspoon. The 6-1 guard will join the Bulls beginning in the 2013-14 season.
November 15, 2012
Bulls Hope to Ace the Test in Three-Game Marathon Weekend
The Buffalo men's basketball team will have three chances to earn its first win of the season, starting Thursday night with a 8 pm (EST) game against Evansville in the NABC Coaches vs. Cancer Classic. The team will then face Western Illinois on Friday at 6 pm and Yale on Saturday at 6 pm. Buffalo is coming off a 95-68 loss at Florida State on Monday night.
November 15, 2012
UB Defense Pockets the Aces for First Win
Fueled by a suffocating defense and balanced scoring, the Buffalo Bulls earned its first win of the season Thursday evening, beating the Evansville Purple Aces 56-50. The game was the first of three straight at the Ford Center, as part of the NABC Coaches vs. Cancer Classic. Javon McCrea led all players with 14 points and eight rebounds.
November 12, 2012
Florida State Uses Defense to Beat UB, 95-68
Despite a promising performance from a trio of players, the Buffalo (0-2) men's basketball team could not withstand the pressure of the Florida State Seminole (1-1) defense Monday night, turning the ball over 25 times in a 95-68 loss. Javon McCrea and Tony Watson each had 17 points for UB, while Xavier Ford had a career night with 16 points in 23 minutes. The game was the first of the NABC Coaches vs. Cancer Classic.
November 12, 2012
Bulls Begin Coaches vs. Cancer Classic Play Against Florida State
The Buffalo men's basketball team will look to avoid its first 0-2 start since 2003 Monday night as it travels to Florida State to take on the Seminoles in the NABC Coaches vs. Cancer Classic. Both schools come into the game - the first meeting ever between the two - following losses in the season opener.
November 10, 2012
Princeton Spoils Buffalo’s Home Opener
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team dropped its home opener to Princeton, 57-53, at Alumni Arena on Saturday afternoon.
October 30, 2012
Bulls Picked to Finish Fourth in East; McCrea Named Preseason All-MAC
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team was picked to finish fourth in the Mid-American Conference East Division by the MAC News Media Panel. In addition, Javon McCrea was named to the five-member East Division Preseason All-MAC Team.
October 25, 2012
Javon McCrea Named Preseason Big Four Player of the Year
Javon McCrea was named the Preseason Big Four Player of the Year on Thursday at the Big Four Basketball Media Day, held at Pearl Street Grill and Brewery in downtown Buffalo. The junior forward also headlined the Preseason All-Big Four First Team, as voted on by media and athletic communications staffs that cover Buffalo, Canisius, Niagara and St. Bonaventure.
October 25, 2012
Sights & Sounds of the 2012 Big 4 Media Day
Head Coaches Reggie Witherspoon and Felisha Legette-Jack discuss their upcoming seasons with the media.
October 2, 2012
Bulls Release 2012-13 Men's Basketball Schedule
The University at Buffalo men's basketball team will play one of its most challenging schedule in the Reggie Witherspoon era. The Bulls' schedule includes nonconference games against Florida State, Washington State, Tulsa, Temple, Milwaukee, Princeton and St. Bonaventure.
August 15, 2012
Bulls Conclude Canadian Tour with Emphatic Win
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team concluded its four-game Canadian tour with a 77-54 win over Brookwood Elite in Montreal on Wednesday afternoon.
August 14, 2012
Bulls Clipped by Carleton, 77-75
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team dropped a hard-fought 77-75 decision to Canadian powerhouse Carleton University in Ottawa on Tuesday night. One of Canada’s strongest teams, the Ravens have won eight of the last 10 national championships, including a perfect 28-0 record a year ago.
August 12, 2012
Bulls Defeat Laval University, 71-62
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team continued its Canadian tour with a 71-62 win over Laval University in Montreal on Sunday afternoon. Auraum Nuiriankh led the Bulls with 17 points, six rebounds and three assists.
August 11, 2012
Men’s Basketball Wins Opener of Canadian Tour
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team began its four-game tour of Canada in Montreal on Saturday night with a 79-60 win over the Slam All-Stars.
August 6, 2012
Men's Basketball Prepares for Canadian Tour
The Buffalo men’s basketball team will get an early head start on the 2012-13 season, venturing to the great white north for four games against Canadian college teams. This tour marks the first time since the 2008-09 season that the team has hit the road for the “Cross-Border Battle,” with that season being the year that UB won the Mid-American Conference regular season title.
July 19, 2012
#1 Mitchell Watt's Dream Season
As the 12 for 12 series wraps up, the number one spot belongs to Mitchall Watt, recent graduate from the men’s basketball team. Watt achieved great things in his final season in the blue and white, from becoming a member of the winningest class in program history to being named the Mid-American Conference’s Player of the Year.
July 10, 2012
Mitchell Watt to Play for Memphis Grizzlies Summer League Team
Former University at Buffalo men’s basketball standout Mitchell Watt has officially signed on to play for the Memphis Grizzlies Summer League Team, the organization announced on Tuesday.
June 8, 2012
Titus Robinson to Play Professional Basketball in Thailand
University at Buffalo forward Titus Robinson has signed a contract to play professional basketball for the SB Tigers of the Thailand Professional Basketball League.
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 2, 2012
Men’s Basketball Signs Andre McPhail
University at Buffalo men’s basketball head coach Reggie Witherspoon has announced the signing of Andre McPhail to a National Letter of Intent. The 6-7, 240-lb. forward will join the Bulls for the 2012-13 season.
May 2, 2012
From the Hardwood to the Gridiron: Byron Mulkey Earns Tryout with Buffalo Bills
Byron Mulkey has always been working hard to get his shot. After walking on to the UB men’s basketball team in 2006, the waterbug point guard earned his way into not just the program’s record books, but into the heart of Bulls fans everywhere with his performance on the court and his charisma off it.
April 20, 2012
Tony Watson Named to Academic All-MAC Team
University at Buffalo junior guard Tony Watson was named to the Academic All-MAC men's basketball team on Friday as voted on by the league's Faculty Athletic Representatives. The West Palm Beach, FL native is a management major. He has a 3.2 grade point average.
April 16, 2012
Mitchell Watt Breaks Blocks Record at Portsmouth
Mitchell Watt capped a very productive weekend at the Portsmouth Invitational by blocking four shots in his final game. It brought his three-game total to 13 blocks – setting a Portsmouth Invitational record.
April 13, 2012
Watt's Play is Turning Heads at Portsmouth
Mitchell Watt is playing in the Portsmouth Invitational this week and the University at Buffalo senior is standing out amongst 64 of the nation’s top senior men’s basketball players. Through two games, Watt is averaging 12.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.5 blocked shots.
April 6, 2012
Mitchell Watt Invited to Portsmouth Invitational
Mitchell Watt has been selected to play in the Portsmouth Invitational. The games will be played April 11-14 and feature 64 of the best college basketball players (seniors) from across the nation. The four-day, 12-game tournament played in Portsmouth, VA will be attended by representatives from every NBA team.
April 3, 2012
Bulls Talk Nutrition at Westminster Charter School
On Friday, March 30th, members of the UB men’s basketball team gathered at Westminster Community Charter School during a school event to promote healthy living – keying in on nutrition and being physically active – to nearly 300 school-aged students.
April 3, 2012
Mitchell Watt Recalls Reese's All-Star Game Appearance
March 27, 2012
Mitchell Watt Selected to Play in Reese’s College All-Star Game
University at Buffalo forward Mitchell Watt has been selected to play in the Reese’s College All-Star Game. The game features 20 of the finest senior college basketball players from Division I playing on the NCAA Final Four floor at the Louisiana Superdome on March 30.
March 26, 2012
Mitchell Watt Earns AP All-America Honorable Mention Honors
University at Buffalo senior forward Mitchell Watt was named an honorable mention All-America by the Associated Press on Monday. He joins Turner Battle as only the second player in Buffalo’s Division I era to earn the honor.
March 17, 2012
Bulls Season Ends at Oakland in Second Round of CIT
Junior Tony Watson’s career-high 19 points were not enough on Saturday afternoon as the Bulls fell in the second round of the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament to Oakland, 84-76, at the O’rena. The Bulls had four players in double figures, but end the season with a 20-11 record, the second straight season UB has eclipsed the 20-win mark.
March 15, 2012
Bulls to Play at Oakland in Second Round of CIT
After defeating American in the opening round of the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament on Wednesday, the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team learned it will play at Oakland University on Saturday afternoon. The game will tipoff at 2:00 pm at Oakland’s O’Rena.
March 14, 2012
Buffalo defeats American, 78-61, in Opening Round of the CIT
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team defeated American, 78-61, in the opening round of the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament at Bender Arena on Wednesday night. It was the Bulls’ 20th win of the season, giving UB back-to-back 20-win seasons and four in the past eight years.
March 11, 2012
Buffalo Will Play at American in CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team learned Sunday its season will continue as the Bulls have been selected to play in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament. Buffalo will play at American University on Wednesday night at 7:30 pm.
March 9, 2012
UB Rally Falls Short In Semifinal Loss To Ohio
Despite a solid second half, the Buffalo Bulls could not rebound from the Ohio Bobcats’ laser precision from deep in the first half, losing in the Mid-American Conference semifinal round 77-74 in front of a crowd of 8,513 at Quicken Loans Arena. Mitchell Watt scored a career-high 32 points in the losing effort.
March 7, 2012
Watt and McCrea Named to All-MAC First Team
For the first time since becoming a member of the Mid-American Conference in 1998, the University at Buffalo has placed two men’s basketball players on the All-MAC First Team. Mitchell Watt and Javon McCrea were both named to the league’s five-member first team on Wednesday as voted on by the coaches.
March 5, 2012
Mitchell Watt Named Mid-American Conference Player of the Year
University at Buffalo senior forward Mitchell Watt was named the Mid-American Conference Player of the Year on Monday as voted on by the MAC News Media Association. He is just the second UB player to earn the award as current assistant coach Turner Battle also took home the honor in 2005.
March 4, 2012
Mitchell Watt Named MAC Player of the Week
After leading the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team to a pair of important wins last week, senior forward Mitchell Watt was named the Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week on Sunday.
March 3, 2012
Bulls Rally to Beat Bowling Green on Senior Night
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball rallied from nine points down midway through the second half to beat Bowling Green, 68-64, on Senior Night at Alumni Arena Saturday night. With the win, the Bulls earned the second seed and an automatic spot in the semifinals of the upcoming FirstEnergy Mid-American Conference Tournament.
March 2, 2012
Bulls Aim to Send Senior Class Out in Style
Playing with a chance to earn an automatic spot in the upcoming Mid-American Conference tournament semifinal, the Buffalo men's basketball team will close out the 2012 home schedule with a Saturday evening matchup against East rival Bowling Green at 6 pm. It will be the final home game for this year's group of seniors, the winningest class in program history (Mitchell Watt, Titus Robinson, Dave Barnett, and Zach Filzen).
February 29, 2012
Bulls Remain in MAC Title Hunt With Road Win Over Akron
Tony Watson scored Buffalo's final nine points of the game, including six straight free throws in the final minute of the game to seal a 74-70 win over Akron Wednesday evening. The Bulls (18-9, 11-4 MAC) came back from a 38-34 halftime deficit to pull the road upset over the East Division-leading Zips (20-10, 12-3 MAC). Mitchell Watt added a game-high 22 points on 11-15 shooting from the field, but Watson's career-high 14 would prove to be the difference.
February 25, 2012
Watt’s 28 Helps Lift Bulls Past Miami, 84-74
Mitchell Watt scored a career-high 28 points to help lead the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team to an 84-74 win over Miami (OH) at Alumni Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Bulls shot a sizzling 67 percent in the second half to erase a five-point deficit and put and end to their three-game losing skid.
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 22, 2012
Bulls Fall at Home to Ohio, 88-77
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team suffered its first home loss in Mid-American Conference play on Wednesday night, losing to Ohio, 88-77. It was the third straight loss for the Bulls who fell to 16-9 overall and 9-4 in conference play.
February 21, 2012
Bulls Host Bobcats in Crucial Mid-Week Game
The Buffalo men's basketball team will look to snap a brief two-game losing streak and extend a seven-game win streak at Alumni Arena, hosting the Ohio Bobcats in a game that holds major conference postseason implications for both teams.
February 18, 2012
Bulls Fall to South Dakota State in BracketBuster Tilt
The University at Buffalo men's basketball team couldn't shake off a sluggish start and lost to a very good South Dakota State team, 86-65, at Frost Arena in a Sears BracketBuster matchup on Saturday afternoon.
February 17, 2012
Bulls Face South Dakota State in BracketBuster Showdown
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team makes its first ever trip to the state of South Dakota for a Sears BracketBuster matchup with South Dakota State on Saturday. The game tips off at 1:00 pm (EST) and will air nationally on ESPNU.
February 16, 2012
Men’s Basketball Game vs. Bowling Green to Air on SportsTime Ohio
The Mid-American Conference announced on Thursday that Buffalo’s men’s basketball game against Bowling Green on March 3 at Alumni Arena has been selected to air on SportsTime Ohio. As a result, the tipoff time has been changed from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
February 14, 2012
Buffalo Has Win Streak Snapped at Kent State
The Buffalo men’s basketball team (16-7, 9-3 MAC) was unable to overcome a streaky-shooting Kent State team (19-6, 9-3 MAC) that hit 59 percent of its shots in the second half and hit seven three pointers. That helped to erase an eight-point halftime lead by Buffalo and pull out a 76-71 win on Tuesday night to snap the Bulls’ eight-game winning streak. Zach Filzen led all scorers with 20 points and Mitchell Watt added 16 points and nine rebounds.
February 13, 2012
Bulls Head to Kent State in Critical Division Matchup
Fresh off its first sweep ever of the Mid-American Conference's West Division, the Buffalo men's basketball team will look to accomplish another first, aiming to take down the Kent State Golden Flashes Tuesday night on the road. The Bulls have never won at the M.A.C. Center, but are riding an eight-game win streak and are riding high off a thrilling win over Western Michigan.
February 11, 2012
Bulls Extend Win Streak to Eight in Crazy Fashion
Zach Filzen hit a leaning jump shot in the lane with 12 second left to lift the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team to a 59-57 win over Western Michigan at Alumni Arena on Saturday night. The win completed the sweep of the Mid-American Conference’s West Division and extended the Bulls’ winning streak to eight games.
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.
February 8, 2012
Bulls Hold Off Central Michigan For Seventh Straight Win
It wasn't a masterpiece, but then again winning at a venue where no current players have experienced a win is no easy feat. The University at Buffalo men's basketball team fought through that to defeat Central Michigan, 66-62, at McGuirk Arena on Wednesday night to extend its winning streak to seven and win a program-record fourth straight conference road game. Javon McCrea recorded a double-double to lead the way.
February 7, 2012
Voting Open For Mitchell Watt in College Slam Dunk Championship
Buffalo’s senior forward Mitchell Watt is nominated for the “Dark Horse Dunker” competition, Intersport announced today. “Dark Horse Dunker” nominees are under-the-radar players who have what it takes to compete against the D-I field in New Orleans. The winner will participate in the Denny’s Slam Dunk Competition at the State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships in New Orleans March 29 on ESPN. Sixteen dunkers have been selected to compete in the “Dark Horse Dunker” Facebook bracket which is a four-week knockout competition.
February 7, 2012
Bulls Aim for Program Record at Central Michigan
The Bulls travel to Central Michigan on Wednesday night for the second of two straight Mid-American Conference road games. The Bulls are looking to win its seventh straight game after coming off a 72-65 comeback win at Toledo on Saturday night. The Bulls are aiming to win its first game at McGuirk Arena since the 2005-06 season.
February 4, 2012
Bulls Rally to Beat Toledo For Sixth-Straight Win
Mired by foul troubles in the first half, the University at Buffalo men's basketball team turned to its young sophomores for relief. In the second half, the veterans stepped in to take care of the rest, erasing a 13-point second-half deficit to beat Toledo, 72-65, at Savage Arena on Saturday night. Titus Robinson sparked the Bulls with 14 points and five rebounds.
February 3, 2012
Bulls Hope to Ground the Rocket
Hoping to carry on its recent success against the Mid-American Conference's Western Division, the Buffalo men's basketball team (13-6, 6-2 MAC) will travel to Toledo Saturday evening for a game against the Rockets (10-12, 2-6 MAC).
February 1, 2012
Buffalo Bounces Ball State for Fifth Straight Win
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team won its fifth straight game on Wednesday night with a 73-57 win over Ball State at Alumni Arena. The Bulls shot 64 percent from the field in the second half to turn a five-point halftime advantage into a 16-point blowout.
January 31, 2012
Bulls Host Cardinals in Pivotal Mid-Week Matchup
The UB men's basketball team will have redemption on its mind Wednesday evening as it welcomes in the Ball State Cardinals for a 7 pm tipoff. The Bulls are coming off a tight 72-71 loss last season in Muncie, but comes into the game riding a four-game win streak in the Mid-American Conference and two wins over MAC West schools. Buffalo is riding a five-game home winning streak and has an 8-1 overall record in the friendly confines of Alumni Arena.
January 30, 2012
Buffalo Will Play at South Dakota State in Nationally-Televised BracketBuster Game
The University at Buffalo men's basketball team will play at South Dakota State of the Summit League in a Sears BracketBuster matchup, to be televised on ESPNU at 1 pm EST on February 18. It will be the first-ever meeting between the two schools. The Mid-American Conference received three total television games, tied for the second most among the mid-major conferences.
January 28, 2012
Bulls Extend Winning Streak to Four with Win at Northern Illinois
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball hit a season-high 11 three-pointers en route to a 74-59 win at Northern Illinois on Saturday afternoon. It was the fourth straight win for a UB squad that improves to 12-6 overall and 5-2 in the Mid-American Conference.
January 27, 2012
Bulls Head West to Play Northern Illinois on Saturday
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team will play its first road game against a West Division foe when it tips off against Northern Illinois at the Convocation Center at 1:00 (EST) on Saturday afternoon.
January 24, 2012
Bulls Get Defensive in Win Over Eastern Michigan
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team won its third straight game by defeating Eastern Michigan, 65-47, at Alumni Arena on Tuesday night. The 47 points scored by the Eagles were a season low by a UB opponent.
January 23, 2012
McCrea Picks Up Second MAC Player of the Week Honor
Sophomore forward Javon McCrea was named the Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week on Monday for the second time this season after leading the Bulls to two crucial conference wins last week. The Newark, NY native averaged 15.5 points and 10 rebounds in the two games.
January 23, 2012
Bulls Welcome in MAC West Leader Eastern Michigan
Coming off two straight crucial wins in the Mid-American Conference's East division, the Buffalo men's basketball team (10-6, 3-2 MAC) will begin play against the West Division Tuesday evening, squaring off against the co-division leader Eastern Michigan (9-10, 4-1 MAC).
January 21, 2012
Big Shots Help Bulls Clip Falcons, 68-66
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team earned a hard-fought road win at Bowling Green, 68-66, at the Stroh Center on Saturday afternoon. The Bulls were a sizzling 8-of-10 from beyond the arc in the second half to earn their first Mid-American Conference road victory of the year. With their second straight win, the Bulls improved to 10-6 overall and 3-2 in MAC play.
January 20, 2012
Bulls Travel to Bowling Green to Face Falcons on Saturday
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team travels to Bowling Green on Saturday in search of its first conference road win of the season. The Bulls are 9-6 overall and 2-2 in the Mid-American Conference.
January 18, 2012
Bulls Use Team Effort to Knock Off First-Place Akron
A total team effort led the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team to an 82-70 win over first-place Akron at Alumni Arena on Wednesday night. Four Bulls scored in double-figures and all ten UB players that played in the game scored and grabbed a rebound. The win evened Buffalo’s record at 2-2 in Mid-American Conference play and improved the Bulls to 9-6 overall.
January 17, 2012
Bulls Hope to Zap Akron's Perfect Conference Record
Looking to shake off two straight road losses, the Buffalo men's basketball team (8-6, 1-2 MAC) returns to Alumni Arena Wednesday evening and hosts the East Division-leading Akron Zips (11-6, 3-0 MAC). The Bulls will aim to improve on a 6-1 home record while the Zips have won eight of its past nine games.
January 14, 2012
Miami Clips Bulls Late, 52-51
In a game that featured 14 lead changes and 11 ties, the Buffalo Bulls (8-6, 1-2 MAC) found themselves behind when the clock hit 0:00 Saturday evening at Millett Hall, falling 52-51 to the Miami (OH) Redhawks (5-10, 1-2 MAC). Mitchell Watt had another double-double (15 points, 10 rebounds) and Javon McCrea and Titus Robinson also scored in double figures for Buffalo.
January 11, 2012
Turnover-Prone Bulls Fall at Ohio, 60-52
Despite holding its opponent to just 32 percent from the floor, the Buffalo men's basketball team could not overcome its 23 turnovers in a 60-52 loss at Ohio Wednesday evening. The Bobcats cruised to a 12-0 lead in the first five and a half minutes and would never trail as the Bulls found itself in foul trouble early and often and could not find a rhythm on offense.
January 10, 2012
Bulls Square off with Bobcats in Midweek Tilt
Fresh off a thrilling win to open the Mid-American Conference season, the Buffalo men's basketball team heads to Ohio for two MAC East road contests. First up will be the Ohio Bobcats, with the Bulls hoping to carry back momentum from last season's historic comeback in Convocation Center.
January 9, 2012
Javon McCrea Named MAC East Player of the Week
University at Buffalo forward Javon McCrea was named the Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week on Monday after leading the Bulls to a pair of wins last week.
January 7, 2012
Bulls Edge Kent State in MAC Opener, 66-65
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team rallied to defeat Kent State, 66-65, at Alumni Arena on Saturday night in the Mid-American Conference opener for both schools.
January 5, 2012
Bulls Open MAC Season Against Kent State on Saturday
A new year brings a new season and a new video board for the Buffalo men's basketball team, who opens the Mid-American Conference season Saturday evening against East division rival Kent State. The Bulls (7-4) are coming off a win Wednesday against Buffalo State while the Golden Flashes wrapped up its non-conference slate with a 10-3 record.
January 4, 2012
Bulls Cruise Past Buffalo State, 111-59
Six players scored in double-figures as the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team cruised past Buffalo State, 111-59, at Alumni Arena on Wednesday night in a final tune-up before conference play starts on Saturday.
January 3, 2012
Bulls Host Buffalo State in Final Tune-up on Wednesday
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team will host Buffalo State in its final non-conference game at Alumni Arena on Wednesday night. The Bulls are playing their first home game in nearly a month where they are 4-1 on the season.
December 28, 2011
Buffalo Loses OT Heartbreaker at Temple, 87-85
Temple scored with 0.3 seconds left to escape with an 87-85 win over Buffalo at the Liacouras Center on Wednesday night. It was a frustrating loss for a UB team that shot a season-best 55.2 percent from the field and held the Owls to 36.4 percent shooting.
December 20, 2011
BYU Beats Buffalo in High-Scoring Affair, 93-78
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team shot 53 percent from the field, including 8-of-16 from beyond the arc, but it wasn’t enough to stop a high-octane BYU offense. The Cougars defeated the Bulls, 93-78, in front of a crowd of 9,632 at the Marriott Center on Tuesday night.
December 18, 2011
Bulls Back in Action at BYU on Tuesday
After a 10-day break for finals, the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team returns to action on Tuesday night at Brigham Young. The Bulls are 6-2 on the season and are coming off an 80-72 win over Youngstown State back on Dec. 10.
December 16, 2011
Alumni Arena Videoboard Installation - Update #4
December 15, 2011
Titus Robinson Named Coach Leonard T. Serfustini Sportsmanship Award Winner
Titus Robinson, a senior forward on the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team, has been selected as the first recipient of the Leonard T. Serfustini Sportsmanship Award.
December 14, 2011
Zach Filzen Named MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week
Zach Filzen of the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team was named the Mid-American Conference Scholar Athlete of the Week on Wednesday the conference announced.
December 10, 2011
Bulls Dominate Inside in Win Over Youngstown State
Javon McCrea and Mitchell Watt combined for 49 points and 23 rebounds in an 80-72 win over Youngstown State at Alumni Arena on Saturday night.
December 7, 2011
Bench Powers Bulls Past Niagara, 82-74
A game after scoring a season-low six points, Buffalo’s bench responded with a season-best 39 points to help the Bulls defeat Niagara, 82-74, at the Gallagher Center on Wednesday night. Titus Robinson and Tony Watson led the effort of the reserves with 12 points apiece.
December 5, 2011
Zach Filzen Named MAC East Player of the Week
Thanks to a red-hot shooting effort for the team's two games in the week, senior guard Zach Filzen was named the Mid-American Conference's East Division Player of the Week on Monday. It is his first weekly honor of his career.
December 3, 2011
Buffalo Squares off Against St. Bonaventure in Big Four Slugfest
Coming off two straight impressive wins, the Buffalo men's basketball team will look to keep its unbeaten home record intact Saturday night as it takes on St. Bonaventure. The Bulls have won two straight games by an average of 32 points per games and recently earned its first road win of the season against Dayton.
December 3, 2011
Bulls Fall to St. Bonaventure, 66-60
St. Bonaventure used a 15-0 second-half scoring run to turn a 5-point Buffalo advantage into a 10-point lead and the Bonnies held on for a 66-60 win in front of a rowdy crowd at Alumni Arena on Saturday night.
November 30, 2011
Buffalo Dismantles Dayton, 84-55
Thanks in part to a plus-21 rebounding margin and a stingy zone defense, the Buffalo men’s basketball team cruised to its first road win of the season Wednesday evening. The Bulls built off a 16-point halftime lead to give the Dayton Flyers its worst home loss since 1995 and UB’s largest road victory in the Division I era in an 84-55 victory. Zach Filzen led all scorers with 24 points while Mitchell Watt and Javon McCrea each tallied a double-double.
November 29, 2011
Bulls Come Off Break For Wednesday Road Test at Dayton
Looking to earn its first road win of the season, the Buffalo men's basketball team will face the Dayton Flyers Wednesday evening in the first meeting ever between the two teams. Team will be the operative word as both teams are deep in scoring options. The Bulls (3-1) last played November 22 in a convincing 94-59 win over rival Canisius while Dayton (5-1) spent the past weekend wrapping up a title at the Old Spice Classic in Orlando.
November 22, 2011
Bulls Cruise Past Canisius, 94-59
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team shot a season-high 53 percent from the field en route to a 94-59 win over Canisius at Alumni Arena on Tuesday night. The 35-point victory was the Bulls’ largest ever win over their cross-town rival.
November 21, 2011
Bulls Return Home to Host Canisius on Tuesday Night
The Buffalo men’s basketball team will return home to open its Big Four season Tuesday evening, welcoming in the Canisius Golden Griffins at 7 pm at Alumni Arena. The team looks to stay undefeated at home and get back to its winning ways after a tough road loss this past weekend at Princeton.
November 19, 2011
Bulls Suffer First Loss of the Season at Princeton
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team suffered its first loss of the season at Princeton, 61-53, on Saturday afternoon at Jadwin Gym. The Bulls got off to a sluggish start and never recovered.
November 16, 2011
Buffalo Basketball Announces Signing of Jarryn Skeete
Jarryn Skeete, a point guard from Brompton, Ontario, has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University at Buffalo and play basketball for head coach Reggie Witherspoon. The 6-3, 180-lb. guard will join the Bulls beginning in the 2012-13 season.
November 16, 2011
Bulls Hold Off Cornell to Improve to 2-0
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team held off a pesky Cornell squad, 68-59, at Alumni Arena on Wednesday night. Javon McCrea and Mitchell Watt each scored 19 points to help the Bulls improve to 2-0 on the season.
November 11, 2011
Bulls Win Opener Over Saint Peter’s, 72-65
Four players scored in double-figures to help lead the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team to a 72-65 season-opening win over Saint Peter’s at Alumni Arena on Friday night.
November 10, 2011
Follow the Men's Basketball Team on Tony Watson's Blog
UB basketball fans can get the inside scoop on the 2011-12 UB men's basketball team by reading Tony Watson's blog. The junior point guard will cover the Bulls for buffalobulls.com on his season-long blog.
November 9, 2011
East Aurora’s Stan Wier Signs National Letter of Intent to Attend UB
University at Buffalo men's basketball head coach Reggie Witherspoon has announced the signing of Stan Wier to a National Letter of Intent. The 6-3, 215-lb. guard will join the Bulls beginning in the 2012-13 season.
November 2, 2011
McCrea Named to Preseason All-MAC Team
The Mid-American Conference named its preseason All-Conference team on Wednesday and University at Buffalo forward Javon McCrea was one of the five players selected from the East Division.
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.
October 18, 2011
Bulls Madness Kicks Off the Start of Basketball Season
The Buffalo basketball preseason kicked off in a big way Saturday night with Bulls Madness. An energetic crowd was on hand to meet the 2011-12 men’s and women’s team, including the nine new faces suiting up for UB this season. Student fans were able to join in with three of the four contests during the evening – a shooting contest, a relay race and the three-point competition.
October 18, 2011
Javon McCrea Named One of the Top 100 Players in the Nation by CBS Sports
University at Buffalo forward Javon McCrea has been named one of college basketball’s Top 100 players by CBSSports.com. The sophomore big man is ranked 91st on the list of the nation’s top players and is the highest ranked of any Mid-American Conference player.
October 13, 2011
Bulls Madness Set For Saturday Night
Fans will get their first look at the 2011-12 men’s and women’s basketball teams on Saturday night as Bullls Madness will take place at Alumni Arena. The event will begin at 10:30 pm with doors opening at 10:00 pm and it is free to the public.
October 6, 2011
Reggie Witherspoon Signs Two-Year Extension
University at Buffalo men’s basketball head coach Reggie Witherspoon has signed a two-year contract extension keeping him at UB through the 2015-16 season, as announced today by UB Vice President and Athletic Director Warde Manuel.
September 28, 2011
Men’s Basketball Signs Raphell Thomas-Edwards
University at Buffalo men’s basketball head coach Reggie Witherspoon has announced that Raphell Thomas-Edwards has signed scholarship paperwork and will join the Bulls this season. The Leicester, England native is entering his freshman year.
September 14, 2011
Buffalo Releases 2011-12 Men’s Basketball Schedule
A non-conference slate that features seven teams that appeared in the postseason over the past two years highlights the 2011-12 University at Buffalo men’s basketball schedule released on Wednesday.
September 7, 2011
Reggie Witherspoon to Receive 2011 Newman Award
University at Buffalo men’s basketball coach Reggie Witherspoon has been selected to receive the 2011 Newman Award. The award is made in recognition of his outstanding service to UB and the Western New York community. Witherspoon will receive the award at the 35th Annual Convocation and Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Joseph University Parish on September 18 at 11:30 am.
August 22, 2011
Pair of Former UB Point Guards to Play Professionally Overseas
A pair of former University at Buffalo point guards have signed to play professional basketball overseas. Byron Mulkey will be playing in Morocco for ASS Sale, while John Boyer will suit up for BK Decin in the Czech Republic.
August 18, 2011
MAC Announces New Basketball Format
he Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced today a revised format for the 2012 FirstEnergy MAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments at Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena next March.
August 12, 2011
Javon McCrea Poised for Breakout Season According to SI.com
University at Buffalo forward Javon McCrea was selected by SportsIllustrated.com as one of five players in college basketball poised to have a breakout season in 2011-12. The website used the SI.com Breakout Sophomore Formula “to identify players who showed signs of potential stars as freshmen, but weren’t on the floor for enough minutes to look like stars on a traditional stat sheet.”
July 12, 2011
Zach Filzen Named to NABC Honors Court
University at Buffalo guard Zach Filzen has been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court - recognizing those collegiate basketball student-athletes who excelled in academics during the 2010-11 season. The senior-to-be is the only player from the Mid-American Conference to make the list.
June 23, 2011
McCrea Released From World Championship Team
Despite a strong showing, University at Buffalo forward Javon McCrea was released from the USA Basketball Under 19 World Championship Team on Thursday.
June 19, 2011
McCrea Named a Finalist for USA Basketball U19 Team
University at Buffalo forward Javon McCrea is one step closer to earning a spot on the USA Basketball Under 19 World Championship Team. The Bulls sophomore-to-be was one of 13 players named a finalist for the squad.
June 9, 2011
Filzen and Robinson to Play for Athletes in Action in East Asia
Zach Filzen and Titus Robinson of the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team have been selected to play for Athletes in Action and will embark on a tour of East Asia.
June 7, 2011
Will Regan Signs Scholarship Agreement to Attend Buffalo
Former Nichols School standout Will Regan, who played at Virginia last season, has signed a scholarship agreement to attend the University at Buffalo. Regan will have to sit out the 2011-12 season per NCAA transfer rules, but will have three years of eligibility remaining beginning with the 2012-13 season.
June 6, 2011
McCrea Invited to USA Basketball Under 19 Training Camp
University at Buffalo forward Javon McCrea has been invited to attend the 2011 USA Basketball Men's U19 World Championship Team training camp. The sophomore-to-be is one of 21 of the nation’s best 19-and-under players invited to the training camp.
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.
April 19, 2011
Byron Mulkey Named to Academic All-MAC Men’s Basketball Team
University at Buffalo senior point guard Byron Mulkey was named to the Academic All-MAC men’s basketball team on Tuesday as voted on by the league’s Faculty Athletic Representatives. The Wheatfield, NY native is a graduate student in higher education. He has a 3.37 grade point average.
April 13, 2011
McCrea Tabbed On Freshman All-America Team
University at Buffalo freshman forward Javon McCrea has earned another honor after a stellar freshman campaign
April 1, 2011
UB Recruit Xavier Ford Named PARADE Magazine All-American
University at Buffalo men’s basketball signee Xavier Ford has been named to the PARADE Magazine All-America Team. The Colorado Springs, CO native is a third team selection.
March 22, 2011
Bulls Fall to Iona in CIT Quarterfinals
The season came to an end for the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team as the Bulls fell to Iona, 78-63, at the Hynes Center in the quarterfinals of the CollegeInsiders.com Postseason Tournament on Tuesday night.
March 21, 2011
Bulls to Play at Iona in CIT Quarterfinals on Tuesday Night
In a battle of the last two New York college basketball teams still playing, Buffalo will travel to Iona to take on the Gaels on Tuesday night in the quarterfinals of the CollegeInsiders.com Postseason Tournament.
March 19, 2011
Bulls Hold Off Western Michigan to Advance in the CIT
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team outlasted Mid-American Conference rival Western Michigan, 49-48, in the second round of the CollegeInsiders.com Postseason Tournament in Kalamazoo, MI on Saturday afternoon. The Bulls advance to the quarterfinal round and will play at Iona on Tuesday night.
March 16, 2011
Bulls to Play at Western Michigan in Second Round of CIT
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team will face a familiar foe in the second round of the CollegeInsiders.com Tournament as it will play at fellow Mid-American Conference member Western Michigan on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 pm.
March 14, 2011
Balanced Effort Leads Bulls To First Ever Postseason Road Win
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team got scoring from seven different players as it defeated Quinnipiac, 75-68, in the first round of the Collegeinsider.com Postseason Tournament. The win is UB’s second ever postseason victory and it’s first on the road.
March 13, 2011
Bulls to Play Quinnipiac in CollegeInsider.com Tournament
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team has learned its season will continue as it has been selected to play in the CollegeInsiders.com Tournament. The Bulls will play at Quinnipiac on Monday night in the first round of the 24-team postseason tournament.
March 10, 2011
Early Deficit Costly As Season Ends In MAC Quarterfinals
The top-seeded Kent State Golden Flashes got out to a 41-25 halftime lead and were able to overcome a furious Buffalo rally in the second half to defeat the Bulls, 73-62, in the quarterfinals of the 2011 FirstEnergy Mid-American Conference Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena on Thursday night. The loss ends Buffalo’s season at 18-13.
March 9, 2011
Three Bulls Named All-MAC
Three University at Buffalo men’s basketball players were named to the All-Mid-American Conference team on Wednesday. Byron Mulkey was named to the second team, while Zach Filzen and Javon McCrea earned honorable mention. It is the first time UB has had three players represented on the All-MAC team.
March 8, 2011
Javon McCrea Named MAC Freshman of the Year
University at Buffalo forward Javon McCrea was named the Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year on Tuesday the conference office announced. The Newark, NY native is the first UB player to ever win the award.
March 8, 2011
Buffalo Hosts Chippewas in First Round of MAC Tournament
The Buffalo Bulls men's basketball team will welcome in the Central Michigan Chippewas Tuesday night for the first round of The FirstEnergy MAC Basketball Tournament. This will be the second meeting this season with its West division foe.
March 8, 2011
Bulls Beat Central Michigan to Advance to Cleveland
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team defeated Central Michigan, 64-50, in the first round of the FirstEnergy Mid-American Conference Tournament at Alumni Arena on Tuesday night. The Bulls advance to Cleveland where they will face top-seed Kent State on Thursday night at 7:00 pm.
March 5, 2011
Filzen Reaches Milestone in Loss at Bowling Green
Zach Filzen became just the fifth player in the history of the Mid-American Conference to make 100 three-pointers in a season, but it wasn’t enough as the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team fell to Bowling Green, 73-63, at Anderson Arena on Saturday afternoon in the final regular season game of the season.
March 2, 2011
Strong Defense Lifts Buffalo Over Miami, 59-49
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team defeated Miami (OH), 59-49, in its final regular season game at Alumni Arena on Wednesday night. Mitchell Watt paced the Bulls with 12 points, 10 rebounds and four blocked shots.
March 1, 2011
Buffalo Hosts Miami on Senior Night
Still with a chance to host a first-round tournament game, the Buffalo men’s basketball team will face Miami Wednesday night for the final home game for seniors Jawaan Alston and Byron Mulkey. The team is looking to snap a three-game losing streak to Mid American Conference East Division opponents.
February 26, 2011
Bulls Suffer Another Tough Road Loss at Akron, 69-60
Despite another strong performance by freshman Javon McCrea, the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team dropped a 69-60 decision at Akron on Saturday night. McCrea finished with 23 points to lead all scorers and continue his pursuit of the MAC Freshman of the Year award.
February 25, 2011
Buffalo Basketball Sweeps MAC Scholar Athlete Awards
The University at Buffalo swept the weekly Mid-American Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Week awards as junior guard Zach Filzen and senior forward Kourtney Brown earned recognition for their achievements both on the court and in the classroom. The league announced the awards from its Cleveland headquarters on Friday.
February 24, 2011
Buffalo Drops Close Contest with Kent State, 72-69
Despite four Bulls scoring in double figures and a double-double from freshman Javon McCrea, the Kent State Golden Flashes maintained home dominance in the series with a 72-69 comeback win at the M.A.C Center Thursday evening.
February 23, 2011
Bulls Play at Division Leader Kent State on Thursday
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team will play the first of two straight road games at Kent State on Thursday night. The Bulls enter the game with a conference record of 7-5, two games behind Kent State who sits atop the standings with a 9-3 mark in Mid-American Conference play.
February 19, 2011
Filzen Goes for a Career-High 30 in Win Over Milwaukee
Zach Filzen scored a career-high 30 points to lead the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team to an 80-65 win over Milwaukee in a Sears BracketBuster matchup at Alumni Arena on Saturday night.
February 18, 2011
Bulls Host Milwaukee on BracketBuster Saturday
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team will host Milwaukee of the Horizon League on Saturday night as part of BracketBusters weekend. Tipoff is slated for 7:00 pm at Alumni Arena.
February 15, 2011
Bulls Can’t Hold off Ohio
The Ohio Bobcats shot 74 percent in the second half to erase an eight-point halftime deficit and defeat Buffalo, 76-69, at Alumni Arena on Tuesday night. It was just the third home loss suffered by the Bulls this season.
February 14, 2011
James Starks to be Honored at Tuesday's Men's Basketball Game
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team returns to action on Tuesday night when it hosts Ohio at Alumni Arena. The game tips off at 7:30 pm and will be broadcast on SportsTime Ohio as well as ESPN3.
February 12, 2011
Bulls Stumble at Eastern Michigan, 78-65
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team dropped a 78-65 decision at Eastern Michigan on Saturday afternoon. Javon McCrea led three Bulls in double-figures with 17 points and added seven rebounds and a pair of steals.
February 11, 2011
Bulls Close Out MAC West Play at Eastern Michigan
Fresh off a blowout win over Central Michigan Tuesday night, the Buffalo men's basketball team will close out its six-game series with the Mid American Conference's West Division in a Saturday evening game at Eastern Michigan. The Bulls are currently 4-1 against the West.
February 8, 2011
Mulkey’s 29 Leads Bulls Past Central Michigan
Byron Mulkey scored a career-high 29 points to lead the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team to a 72-43 win over Central Michigan at Alumni Arena on Tuesday night.
February 7, 2011
UB Athletics and UNYTS Team Up For Blood Drive
The University at Buffalo Division of Athletics and UNYTS have partnered to conduct a blood drive at Alumni Arena on Tuesday, February 8. The event kicks off at 12:30 pm and will run through the start of the men’s basketball game against Central Michigan at 7:30 pm.
February 5, 2011
Buffalo Edged Out By Ball State in Battle of Division Leaders
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team had its six-game winning streak snapped at Ball State, losing to the Cardinals, 72-71, at Worthen Arena on Saturday afternoon. There were 15 lead changes and four ties in a game between the Mid-American Conference’s two division leaders.
February 4, 2011
Division Leaders Clash When Buffalo Faces Ball State
In what could be considered the most anticipated Mid American Conference game of the weekend, east division co-leader Buffalo hits the road to take on west division leader Ball State. The Bulls are looking to go 4-0 against the west but it will not be an easy task, as the Cardinals boast an evenly balanced offense and a solid defense.
February 3, 2011
Bulls Rocket Past Toledo with Strong Second Half
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team won its sixth straight game by defeating Toledo, 81-58, at Alumni Arena on Thursday afternoon. The Bulls led wire to wire in a game that was rescheduled for 2:00 pm on Thursday after a winter storm forced UB to close on Wednesday.
February 3, 2011
Men’s Basketball And Football Signing Day Event Set For Thursday
Due to yesterday’s inclement weather, both the men’s basketball game and the Football Signing Day event have been moved to today, beginning at 2:00 pm.
February 1, 2011
Bulls Announce Rescheduling Of Athletic Events
Due to the impending storm set to hit Western New York on Wednesday, the University at Buffalo is closed all day and therefore the Bulls’ planned athletic events have also been rescheduled.
January 31, 2011
Buffalo to Host Milwaukee in the ESPNU BracketBusters
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team will host Milwaukee of the Horizon League in an ESPNU BracketBuster matchup on February 19. However, the game was not selected to be televised.
January 29, 2011
Bulls Clamp Down on Defense to Defeat Northern Illinois
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team used good old fashioned defense to defeat Northern Illinois at Alumni Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Bulls downed the Huskies, 63-52, to earn their fifth straight win.
January 28, 2011
Bulls Host Hoops Doubleheader on Saturday
The University at Buffalo men’s and women’s basketball teams will host a MAC doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Arena. The men will host Northern Illinois at noon followed by the women taking on Ball State at 2:30 pm.
January 27, 2011
Men’s Basketball Game vs. Ohio to be Picked Up by SportsTime Ohio
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball game against Ohio on February 15 at Alumni Arena has been selected to air live on SportsTime Ohio. The tip time for the game has been pushed back to 7:30 pm.
January 25, 2011
Bulls Use Another Strong Second Half to Beat WMU
For the second straight game on its roadtrip out west, the Buffalo men’s basketball team put together a dominating second half to win a crucial conference matchup. This time, though, it was much less daunting. A career-high 16 points from Dave Barnett and five Bulls scoring in double figures helped the team beat Western Michigan 79-68 Tuesday evening.
January 24, 2011
Mulkey Named MAC Player of the Week
University at Buffalo point guard Byron Mulkey was named the Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week on Monday after leading the Bulls to a pair of memorable wins.
January 24, 2011
Buffalo Faces First MAC West Foe Tuesday Night
Fresh off a historic second-half comeback Saturday at Ohio, the Buffalo men's basketball team will face Western Michigan in the final game of the team's road trip.
January 22, 2011
Bulls Use Historic Comeback to Shock Ohio
It was a tale of two halves Saturday afternoon in the Convocation Center as the Buffalo men’s basketball team stormed back from an 18-point halftime deficit to shock the Ohio Bobcats and the 10,427 fans in attendance, 73-68. Not only did it feature the largest second-half comeback on the road in the team’s history in the Mid American Conference, but it was just the second time ever that the Bulls downed Ohio on the road. Junior Zach Filzen matched a career high in points to lead a ferocious Buffalo comeback.
January 21, 2011
Bulls Travel to Ohio for ESPNU Clash with the Bobcats
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team will travel to Athens, OH to play the Ohio Bobcats on Saturday afternoon in a game televised nationally on ESPNU.
January 21, 2011
Kids Run The Show Next Saturday
It’s another UB hoops doubleheader at Alumni Arena on Saturday, Jan. 29 when the men host Northern Illinois at noon followed by the women taking on Ball State at 2:30 p.m. The University at Buffalo is teaming up with The Buffalo News and Hometown 1230 WECK to let “kids run the show.”
January 19, 2011
Mulkey and Watt Spark Bulls to Win Over Kent State
Byron Mulkey scored 21 of his career-high 27 points in the first half to jumpstart the Bulls to a 79-54 win over Kent State in men’s basketball action at Alumni Arena on Wednesday night.
January 18, 2011
Bulls Host Kent State on Wednesday Looking to Level MAC Record
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team will host Kent State looking to win its second straight conference game and even it record at 2-2.
January 16, 2011
Bulls Rally to Beat Akron, 73-70
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team erased a 10-point deficit midway through the second half to defeat Akron, 73-70, at Alumni Arena on Sunday afternoon.
January 14, 2011
It's Kids Day as the Bulls Host Akron on Sunday Afternoon
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team will host Akron on Sunday afternoon looking to notch its first conference win of the season. The Bulls have suffered a pair of heartbreaking losses to start Mid-American Conference play – losing to Bowling Green in double-overtime followed by a three-point defeat at Miami (OH).
January 13, 2011
McCrea Shines in Loss at Miami
It was another conference nail biter for the Buffalo men’s basketball team Thursday night as it dropped its Mid American Conference road opener at Miami (OH), 70-67.
January 12, 2011
McCrea Named One of Nation’s Top 25 Freshmen By Basketball Prospectus
University at Buffalo freshman forward Javon McCrea has been named one of the best freshmen in the nation by Basketball Prospectus. McCrea ranks 15th on a list of the top 25 freshmen so far this season.
January 12, 2011
Bulls Look to Even Conference Record on the Road at Miami
The Buffalo men's basketball team will open its conference road schedule Thursday night as it travels to Millett Hall to take on the Miami (OH) Redhawks. Both teams are coming off multiple overtime games, with Miami beating Ohio in triple overtime and Buffalo falling to Bowling Green in double overtime.
January 8, 2011
Bulls Fall to Bowling Green in Double-Overtime Heartbreaker
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team fell to Bowling Green, 74-71, in double-overtime in the Mid-American Conference opener at Alumni Arena on Saturday night.
January 7, 2011
Buffalo Basketball Opens Home MAC Slate With Saturday Doubleheader
With the start of Mid-American Conference play this Saturday for the University at Buffalo basketball teams, it’s not the size of the bull in the fight; it’s the size of the fight in the bull. That is the theme for a limited-edition poster giveaway featuring 6’10†forward Mitchell Watt and 5’4†guard Ashley Zuber. The first 500 fans at each game of this Saturday’s UB hoops doubleheader will receive the special poster. The UB women face off against Kent State at 5pm and the men take on Bowling Green at 7pm.
January 3, 2011
Bulls Ring in New Year with 78-66 Win at Cornell
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team closed out non-conference play with an impressive 78-66 win over Cornell at Newman Arena on Monday night. The Bulls shot 53 percent from the field to defeat the three-time defending Ivy League champ and improve to 8-4 on the season.
January 2, 2011
Bulls Close Out Non-Conference Play at Cornell
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team will play its final tune-up before Mid-American Conference play begins when it travels to Cornell to face the Big Red on Monday night at 7:00 pm.
December 30, 2010
Bulls Fall Short in Upset Bid of #16 BYU
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team gave 16th ranked Brigham Young all it could handle, but the Cougars proved to be too tough and defeated the Bulls, 90-82, in front of 5,802 fans at Alumni Arena on Thursday night.
December 28, 2010
Bulls Welcome in #16 BYU Thursday Night
The University at Buffalo basketball team looks to continue its hot streak following the holiday break as it welcomes in Brigham Young University Thursday night to Alumni Arena. The game against the Cougars is the first between the two teams and it marks the first time that a Buffalo has hosted a Mountain West Conference school. BYU also comes in to Thursday's game ranked sixteenth in the nation.
December 22, 2010
Men’s Basketball Helps Spread Christmas Cheer
With Christmas just a few days away, the University at Buffalo men’s basketball did their part to make sure less-fortunate families on Buffalo’s East Side will have a reason to smile this holiday season.
December 18, 2010
Bulls Defeat Houghton, 79-47
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team downed Houghton, 79-47, at Alumni Arena on Saturday afternoon. Zach Filzen led all scorers with 21 points, including five three-pointers. All 11 UB players that played in the game scored and grabbed a rebound to help the Bulls improve to 5-0 at home this season.
December 16, 2010
Free Tickets For Buffalo’s Game Against Houghton on Saturday
As a holiday gift to fans, all tickets to Saturday’s men’s basketball game against Houghton College will be free. The Bulls host the Highlanders at Alumni Arena at 1:00 pm.
December 13, 2010
Byron Mulkey Named MAC Co-Player of the Week
University at Buffalo senior point guard Byron Mulkey was named the Mid-American Conference East Division Co-Player of the Week on Monday after leading the Bulls to a pair of wins last week.
December 11, 2010
Bulls Soar Past Phoenix, 78-64
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team shot a season-high 60 percent from the field to dismantle Green Bay, 78-64, at Alumni Arena on Saturday afternoon. It was Reggie Witherspoon’s 150th win as head coach of the UB Bulls.
December 10, 2010
Bulls Host Green Bay on Saturday Afternoon
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team hosts Green Bay on Saturday afternoon looking to stay perfect at home. The Bulls are 5-3 on the season, including 3-0 at Alumni Arena.
December 8, 2010
Bulls Barrel over Niagara, 82-64
Byron Mulkey scored 19 points to lead four players in double-figures in an 82-64 win over Niagara at Alumni Arena on Wednesday night. Jawaan Alston added a career-high 16 points as the Bulls improved to 5-3 on the season and 3-0 at home.
December 7, 2010
"Wing Wednesday" To Begin This Week Against Niagara
When the UB men’s basketball team plays host to “Big 4” rival Niagara on Wednesday, Alumni Arena will also host the first of six “Wing Wednesdays” during the 2010-11 season. The first 200 fans at this Wednesday’s game, presented by Upstate New York Transplant Services, will be treated to free wings courtesy of Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill.
December 7, 2010
Bulls Back Home Tonight to Host Niagara
After playing four straight road games, the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team returns home on Wednesday night to host Niagara at 7:00 pm. It is the Bulls’ first home game since November 20 when they defeated Towson.
December 6, 2010
Men’s Basketball Adds Another Game to Home Slate
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team is adding another home game to the 2010-11 season. The Bulls will play Houghton College on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Alumni Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:00 pm.
December 4, 2010
Bulls Rally Falls Short at St. Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure’s Andrew Nicholson hit a jump shot with 6.3 seconds remaining to snap a 74-all tie and spoil the Bulls’ furious comeback at the Reilly Center on Saturday night. Buffalo trailed by 18 points with 11:36 remaining and managed to tie the game with 32 seconds left, but ultimately fell to the Bonnies, 76-74.
December 3, 2010
Mulkey Named MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week
Byron Mulkey, senior point guard on the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team, was named the Mid-American Conference Scholar Athlete of the Week on Friday the conference announced.
December 1, 2010
Bulls Win Defensive Battle at Army, 56-54
Byron Mulkey hit a pull-up jump shot in the lane with 12.3 seconds left to break a 54-all tie and lift the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team to a 56-54 win at Army on Wednesday night. The Bulls needed to rely on a gutty defensive effort to come out victorious.
November 30, 2010
Bulls Starts Second Week of Road Trip at Army
After a few days to rest up, the Buffalo Bulls men's basketball team will take to the road again for the third of four straight road games Wednesday evening at West Point to face the Black Knights of Army. The team is currently 1-1 on this road trip after losing a nail biter to Indiana State last Saturday, 58-54.
November 27, 2010
Slow First Half Sinks Bulls in Loss to Indiana State
Plagued by early fouls on many of the starters, the Buffalo Bulls men’s basketball squad was unable to find a flow on offense, falling to Indiana State 58-54 Saturday afternoon at the Hulman Center. Zach Filzen led the team with 13 points.
November 26, 2010
Bulls Basketball Takes on Indiana State Thanksgiving Weekend
The Buffalo men’s basketball team will face the Indiana State Sycamores for the team’s third road game of the season. The team comes into the game at 3-1 after two straight wins, and the Indiana State game marks the second of four straight road games Buffalo will have.
November 23, 2010
Bulls Stomp Canisius, 81-64
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team never trailed in an 81-64 win over Canisius at the Koessler Center on Tuesday night. The Bulls shot a season-best 56.9 percent from the field to improve to 3-1 on the season.
November 20, 2010
Balanced Bulls Tame Tigers
Zach Filzen scored a career-high 23 points and was one of five players to score in double-figures as Buffalo downed Towson, 87-76, at Alumni Arena on Saturday night.
November 18, 2010
Bulls Look to Win Second Straight Home Game Saturday Against Towson
The 1-1 Buffalo Bulls men's basketball team will return home seeking its second home win of the season this Saturday and will take on the Towson Tigers of the Colonial Athletic Association. The team looks to rebound from a loss to Youngstown State Tuesday night and win its first two true home games to open the season since 2007-08.
November 17, 2010
Men's Basketball Signs Xavier Ford to National Letter of Intent
University at Buffalo men's basketball head coach Reggie Witherspoon has announced the signing of Xavier Ford to a National Letter of Intent. The 6-8, 200-lb. forward will join the Bulls beginning in the 2011-12 season.
November 16, 2010
Buffalo Loses Road Opener at Youngstown State
The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team dropped a road contest at Youngstown State on Tuesday night for their first loss of the season. It was fitting the Bulls were playing the Penguins because it was cold shooting that cost UB in the game.
November 13, 2010
Bulls Cruise Past Navy in Opener, 88-46
Byron Mulkey last started for the Bulls on March 12, 2008. The senior point guard made up for lost time in the season opener, racking up 16 points, seven rebounds, 10 assists and seven steals in Buffalo’s 88-46 win over Navy at Alumni Arena on Saturday afternoon.
November 12, 2010
Bulls Set to Tip Off Season Against Navy on Saturday
The 2010-11 University at Buffalo men’s basketball season tips off on Saturday at noon when the Bulls take the floor against Navy at Alumni Arena.
October 20, 2010
Follow the Men's Basketball Team on Tony Watson's Blog
UB basketball fans can get the inside scoop on the 2010-11 UB men's basketball team by reading Tony Watson's blog. The sophomore point guard will cover the Bulls for buffalobulls.com on his season-long blog.
October 13, 2010
UB to Hold Bulls Madness on Saturday Night
Basketball season is right around the corner and the University at Buffalo is kicking off the start of the season with Bulls Madness on Saturday, October 16 at Alumni Arena.
September 30, 2010
Former Bull Brian Addison Signs with the Harlem Globetrotters
Former University at Buffalo men's basketball player Brian Addison has signed with the legendary Harlem Globetrotters. Addison is one of six new players that have joined Globetrotter veterans for the teams annual training camp in New York in preparation for the Globetrotters 85th season of touring the world.
September 16, 2010
From North Carolina to the Hall of Fame
When Turner Battle took his first jump shot in Alumni Arena in 2001 he never realized the impact he would have on the University at Buffalo mens basketball program.
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 23, 2010
Men's Basketball Releases 2010-11 Schedule
The University at Buffalo men's basketball team released its 2010-11 schedule on Monday. The slate for the upcoming season is highlighted with a visit from Brigham Young as well as a renewed rivalry with St. Bonaventure.
July 1, 2010
Witherspoon Brings Gold Medal Back To WNY
University at Buffalo head men's basketball coach Reggie Witherspoon, serving as an assistant coach for Team USA, is bringing a gold medal home to Western New York.
May 7, 2010
Men's Basketball Adds Three Players During Spring Signing Period
University at Buffalo men's basketball head coach Reggie Witherspoon has announced the signing of three more players for the 2010-11 season.
May 6, 2010
Witherspoon Tabbed as an Assistant Coach for USA Basketball's U18 National Team
University at Buffalo men's basketball head coach Reggie Witherspoon has been selected to serve as an assistant coach for the 2010 USA Mens U18 National Team at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship, USA Basketball today announced.
April 14, 2010
John Boyer Named to Academic AllMAC Team
niversity at Buffalo senior point guard John Boyer has been named to the Academic All-MAC men's basketball team voted on by the league's Faculty Athletic Representatives.
April 7, 2010
Boyer Finishes Season as Nation's Leader in Assist-to-Turnover Ratio
The NCAA released the final statistics for the 2009-10 men's basketball season on Wednesday and a University at Buffalo player sat atop one of the categories.
March 11, 2010
Late Second Half Rally Falls Short In MAC Quarterfinal
The University at Buffalo mens basketball team was unable to overcome an early 18-point deficit as a furious second half rally came up short as the Bulls fell to Miami 73-59 in their Mid-American Conference quarterfinal game at the Quicken Loans Arena.
March 10, 2010
Pierce and Betts Named All-MAC
The Mid-American Conference announced its all-league teams on Wednesday and both Rodney Pierce and Calvin Betts were awarded for their exceptional play. Pierce was named to the All-MAC First Team while Betts was named honorable mention.
March 7, 2010
Bulls Cruise Past Toledo in MAC Tournament First Round
The University at Buffalo men's basketball team cruised past Toledo, 72-54, in the opening round of the FirstEnergy Mid-American Conference Tournament at Alumni Arena on Sunday afternoon. The Bulls advance to Cleveland and will play Miami (OH) on Thursday night at 9:00 pm at Quicken Loans Arena.
March 4, 2010
Bulls Fall in Regular Season Finale at Miami (OH), 73-62
The University at Buffalo mens basketball team dropped its regular season finale to Miami (OH), 73-62, on Thursday evening at Millet Hall. Sophomore Mitchell Watt scored a career-high 17 points in the Bulls fall.
March 2, 2010
Pierce Named Big 4 Player of the Year
University at Buffalo senior guard Rodney Pierce has been named the Big 4 Player of the Year by The Buffalo News. Pierce has been selected as the best player among UB, Canisius, Niagara and St. Bonaventure.
February 27, 2010
Bulls Rally to Defeat Ohio, 72-69
The University at Buffalo men's basketball team erased a 10-point deficit in the game's final seven minutes to defeat Ohio, 72-69, at Alumni Arena on Saturday night. It was fitting that Saturday was senior night as the six Bulls' seniors, who were honored prior to the game, played huge roles in the victory.
February 24, 2010
Bulls Win Streak Snapped By Akron
The University at Buffalo mens basketball team couldnt overcome a fast start by Akron and fell to the division-leading Zips, 77-67, at Rhodes Arena on Wednesday night. Akron jumped out to a 24-4 lead and never looked back, snapping the Bulls five-game winning streak.
February 20, 2010
Smileys Buzzer Beater Beats Saint Peters
February 17, 2010
Streaking Bulls Strike Bowling Green
The University at Buffalo men's basketball team won its fourth straight game, 64-51, over Bowling Green at Alumni Arena on Wednesday night. The Bulls drained 10 three-pointers to help break the Falcons' aggressive zone defense.
February 13, 2010
Bulls Get Defensive in Win Over Kent State
The University at Buffalo men's basketball team took down conference-leading Kent State, 70-55, in front of a national television audience on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Arena. The Bulls held the Golden Flashes to 34 percent shooting from the field and forced 19 turnovers to snap their eight-game winning streak.
February 10, 2010
Bulls Scorch Eastern Michigan, 84-67
The Bulls hit their first six shots against Eastern Michigan on Wednesday night and it was a sign of things to come as Buffalo went on to shoot 66.7 percent from the field en route to an 84-67 win over Eastern Michigan at Alumni Arena. The Bulls' shooting percentage was the second best single-game performance in school history.
February 6, 2010
Bulls Capture First Ever Victory at Toledo, 65-59
The University at Buffalo mens basketball team captured its first ever victory at Toledo, 65-59, on Saturday evening at Savage Arena in front of a crowd of 4,565.
February 4, 2010
Bulls Edged by Chippewas, 88-82
In a cross divisional matchup riddled by 50 combined personal fouls, the University at Buffalo mens basketball team fell to Central Michigan at the Rose Center on Thursday evening, 88-82.
February 4, 2010
Boyer Named to Academic All-District Team
University at Buffalo senior point guard John Boyer has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District men's basketball team. Boyer is one of five players selected from the district and is now eligible to earn Academic All-America honors.
February 1, 2010
Buffalo Falls To Western Michigan, 85-70
The defensive struggles continued for the University at Buffalo men's basketball team as the Bulls fell to another hot-shooting opponent at Alumni Arena on Monday night. Western Michigan shot 58.5 percent from the field to defeat the Bulls, 85-70.
January 30, 2010
Bulls Tame Huskies, 95-83
The University at Buffalo mens basketball team snapped its three-game losing skid in a big way, by scoring a season-high 95 points in a 95-83 win over Northern Illinois at the Convocation Center on Saturday afternoon. Five Bulls scored in double-figures, led by Rodney Pierce who had 17 points, including the 1,000th of his UB career.
January 28, 2010
Bulls' Rally Falls Short Against Ball State
The University at Buffalo men's basketball team dropped its third straight game with a 75-69 loss to Ball State at Alumni Arena on Thursday night. Buffalo ran into a red-hot shooting Cardinal team that shot 55 percent from the field, including 9-for-11 from beyond the arc.
January 23, 2010
Bulls Stumble at Ohio
For the second straight Mid-American Conference road game, the University at Buffalo mens basketball team ran into a red-hot shooting team, this time dropping a 99-77 decision to Ohio University in the Convocation Center before 10,689 fans.
January 20, 2010
Bulls Run Into Hot Shooting Kent Squad
The University at Buffalo mens basketball team ran into a bad combination on Wednesday night as the Bulls not only struggled from the field, but faced a Kent State squad who could not miss in the second half as the Golden Flashes won the contest, 89-54. The loss drops UBs record to 10-5 and 3-1 in the MAC.
January 18, 2010
Pierce Named MAC East Player of the Week
Rodney Pierce was named Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week on Monday following a pair of dominating performances.
January 17, 2010
Bulls Take Down Akron, 78-65
The University at Buffalo men's basketball team defeated Akron, 78-65, in a rematch of the 2009 Mid-American Conference championship game. With the win, the Bulls improved to 3-0 in MAC play for the first time since joining the conference in 1998.
January 14, 2010
Late Smiley Three Sinks Bowling Green
Senior Sean Smiley drained his fourth three-pointer of the game with 4.7 seconds left to break a 65-65 tie and lead the Bulls to a win at Bowling Green, 68-65. The win for the Bulls was just their second all-time at Anderson Arena and improves their record to 9-4 on the season and 2-0 in the MAC.
January 9, 2010
Bulls Take MAC Opener Over Miami, 73-55
The University at Buffalo men's basketball team defeated Miami (OH), 73-55, in the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams at Alumni Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Bulls jumped out to an 18-3 lead and never looked back en route to their largest margin of victory over the RedHawks since joining the conference in 1998.
December 30, 2009
Bulls Douse Flames in UCF Holiday Classic
All-Tournament selection Rodney Pierce scored a career-high 31 points to lead Buffalo to an 81-64 win over Liberty in the consolation game of the UCF Holiday Classic.
December 29, 2009
Jacksonville Jolts Buffalo in First Round of UCF Classic
The University at Buffalo mens basketball ran into a hot-shooting Jacksonville team in the first round of the UCF Holiday Classic, dropping an 83-73 decision.
December 22, 2009
Bulls Rise to Win Over Phoenix
The University at Buffalo mens basketball team earned their third straight win by defeating the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, 71-65, at the Resch Center on Tuesday evening. Senior Rodney Pierce scored a career-high 29 points in 37 minutes of action to lead the Bulls to victory in the first-ever meeting between the teams.
December 12, 2009
Bulls Cruise Past Buffalo State, 93-65
Sean Smiley was a late addition to the starting lineup after an injury sidelined Rodney Pierce. The senior guard made the most of his first start of the season by scoring 23 points in a 93-65 win over Buffalo State at Alumni Arena on Saturday afternoon. Smiley was one of four UB players to score in double-figures.
December 9, 2009
Balanced Bulls Bounce Niagara
The University at Buffalo mens basketball team played arguably its best all-around game of the young season to defeat Niagara, 86-80, at the Gallagher Center on Wednesday night. The Bulls shot a season-best 54 percent to hand the Purple Eagles their first home loss of the season.
December 5, 2009
Bulls Fall to 4th-Ranked Purdue
The University at Buffalo mens basketball team fell to fourth-ranked Purdue, 101-65, in front of 14,123 fans at Mackey Arena on Saturday night. The Boilermakers shot 52 percent from the field and hit 11 of their 12 three-pointers in the second half to pull away for the victory.
December 3, 2009
Bulls Earn Landmark Win Over Army
he University at Buffalo men's basketball team beat Army, 74-67, at Alumni Arena on Thursday night for the 1,000th win in program history. The Bulls hit a season-best 10 three-pointers to foil an Army zone defense and snap the Black Knights' five-game winning streak.
November 24, 2009
Buffalo Falls To Canisius in Final Seconds
Canisius' Frank Turner hit a jumper in the lane with 1.5 seconds remaining to lift Canisius to a 73-71 victory over Buffalo at Alumni Arena on Tuesday night. It was the second straight heartbreaking home loss for the Bulls.
November 21, 2009
Bulls Earn Maryland Sweep with Overtime Win over Towson
The University at Buffalo mens basketball team earned its second straight road win with a 78-69 overtime victory at Towson on Saturday afternoon. The Bulls shot nearly 60 percent from the field in the second half and overtime to pull out the win.
November 19, 2009
Bulls Sink Midshipmen, 63-53
The University at Buffalo utilized a gutty defensive effort to defeat Navy, 63-53, at Alumni Hall on Thursday night. The Bulls held the Midshipmen to 30 percent shooting, forced 18 turnovers and blocked six shots to even their record to 1-1 on the season. The win snapped Navys nine-game home court winning streak against non-conference opponents.
November 16, 2009
Men's Basketball Signs a Pair of Forwards
Cameron Downing (Tulsa, OK/Memorial) and Javon McCrea (Newark, NY/Newark) have each signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University at Buffalo and participate on the men's basketball team, according to head coach Reggie Witherspoon.
November 15, 2009
Bulls Drop Season Opener to Vermont, 58-57
The University at Buffalo men's basketball team fell in its season opener to Vermont, 58-57, at Alumni Arena on Sunday night. It was a rough shooting night for the Bulls who converted only 31 percent of their shots from the field.

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