2011 Men's Soccer News

June 19, 2012
Men's Soccer Adds New Assistant to the Staff
Interim head coach David Hesch announced Tuesday morning that former Clarkson University assistant Ian Fairlie will be joining the Buffalo men's soccer coaching staff for the 2012 season.

May 21, 2012
John Astudillo Retires as UB’s Men’s Soccer Coach
One of the most distinguished coaches in Western New York history, John Astudillo has announced he will retire after 22 years as head coach of the University at Buffalo men's soccer team. Astudillo, Buffalo’s all-time wins leader, will be retiring as the architect of one of UB’s most consistent and successful teams.

March 27, 2012
WEST VIRGINIA JOINS THE MAC AS AN AFFILIATE MEMBER IN MEN’S SOCCER
The Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced today the addition of West Virginia University as an affiliate member in men’s soccer beginning in the 2012-13 academic year.

February 9, 2012
Bulls Add Pair of Men's Soccer Players for 2012
The University at Buffalo men's soccer team has added two players who will transfer to UB and be eligible for the 2012 season according to head coach John Astudillo. Defenders Andrew Lill and Steven Mounnarat each have completed two seasons and will have junior eligibility when the Bulls hit the field in the fall of 2012.

January 31, 2012
Former Bull Sam Craven Signs with Mansfield Town FC
Sam Craven, a former UB men's soccer player and 2011 student assistant, has signed with Mansfield Town FC. Sam is the older brother of current UB midfielder Richard Craven and he spent one season as the Bulls starting defender, making 12 starts and scoring one goal on 11 shots.

November 14, 2011
Men's soccer weekly release
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November 11, 2011
Bulls Eliminated by Northern Illinois in MAC Semifinals
The University at Buffalo men's soccer team's came to a heartbreaking conclusion on Friday night with a 1-0 loss to Northern Illinois in the semifinal round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament played at the University of Akron's FirstEnergy Stadium - Cub Cadet Field.

November 10, 2011
Bulls Primed to Make Run at MAC Men's Soccer Tourney
The University at Buffalo men's soccer team is ready to open play at the 2011 Mid-American Conference Men's Soccer Tournament as the third-seeded Bulls take on second-seeded Northern Illinois on Friday, November 11 at 8:00 pm at Akron's FirstEnergy Stadium – Cub Cadet Field.

November 10, 2011
Andy Tiedt Named to All-MAC Men's Soccer Team
The University at Buffalo's Andy Tiedt has been named to the All-Mid-American Conference Second Team for men's soccer. The league announced its all-league and specialty awards Thursday afternoon prior to the MAC Tournament starting on Friday.

November 7, 2011
Men's soccer weekly release
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November 2, 2011
Bulls, Hawks Play to 1-1 Tie on Senior Night
The University at Buffalo men's soccer team wrapped up the 2011 regular season on Wednesday night with a 1-1 tie against Hartwick in Mid-American Conference play at UB Stadium. The Bulls finish the regular season with an 8-7-2 overall mark and a 3-2-1 record in league play.

October 31, 2011
Men's soccer weekly release
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October 29, 2011
Bulls Clinch MAC Playoff Berth With 2-0 Win Over Florida Atlantic
The University at Buffalo men’s soccer team earned a trip to the upcoming Mid-American Conference Tournament with a 2-0 win over Florida Atlantic on Saturday night. The win improved the Bulls to 8-7-1 overall and 3-2 in league play.

October 24, 2011
Men's soccer weekly release
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October 21, 2011
Bulls Play MAC Leader Akron Tough But Fall, 5-2
The University at Buffalo men’s soccer team took on defending national champion and current Mid-American Conference leader Akron on Friday night at UB Stadium with the Bulls suffering a 5-2 loss to the Zips. All seven goals were scored in the second half.

October 17, 2011
Men's soccer weekly release
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October 15, 2011
Western Michigan Final Minute Goal Defeats Bulls, 2-1
The University at Buffalo men’s soccer team suffered its first conference loss of the season as Western Michigan scored the deciding goal with 38 seconds left in regulation for a 2-1 decision over the Bulls. UB falls to 7-6-1 overall and 2-1-0 in Mid-American Conference play with the loss.

October 10, 2011
Men's soccer weekly release
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October 9, 2011
Bulls Blank Bowling Green, 5-0
A five-goal onslaught in the second half gave the University at Buffalo men's soccer team an easy 5-0 win over visiting Bowling Green Sunday afternoon in Mid-American Conference play at UB Stadium. With the win the Bulls (7-5-1, 2-0 MAC) remain undefeated in league play.

October 3, 2011
Men's soccer weekly release
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October 1, 2011
Bulls Go Overtime To Shock No. 18 Northern Illinois, 2-1, in MAC Men’s Soccer Opener
The University at Buffalo men’s soccer team got only two shots on goal against 18th ranked Northern Illinois but made both shots count as the Bulls scored a 2-1 overtime victory over the Huskies in the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams.

September 26, 2011
Men's soccer weekly release
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September 25, 2011
Men's Soccer Downed at Duquesne, 2-0
The University at Buffalo men’s soccer team dropped a 2-0 non-conference decision to Duquesne Sunday afternoon at Rooney Field. The Bulls are now 5-5-1 as they begin Mid-American Conference play next weekend.

September 23, 2011
Craven’s OT Goal Sinks Niagara, 2-1
Two streaks came to an end on Friday night when the University at Buffalo’s Richard Craven scored the game-winning goal two minutes into overtime. The goal ended UB’s losing streak of four matches and also put to a halt Niagara’s six-match unbeaten string.

September 21, 2011
Men's Soccer Slips Against Canisius, 2-1
The University at Buffalo men's soccer team fell to crosstown rival Canisius, 2-1, on a rainy night at UB Stadium. The Bulls (4-4-1) have now dropped four straight matches after opening the season unbeaten in their first five contests.

September 19, 2011
Men's soccer weekly release
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September 18, 2011
Bulls Grounded By Air Force, 6-1
Three quick first half goals in the opening eight minutes doomed the University at Buffalo men’s soccer team on Sunday afternoon as the Bulls fell to the Air Force Academy, 6-1, at Cadet Soccer Stadium to complete a two-match weekend in Colorado.

September 16, 2011
Men’s Soccer Downed by Denver, 3-0
The University at Buffalo men’s soccer team suffered its second consecutive loss on Friday night as the Bulls were downed at Denver, 3-0, at CIBER Field in the first of two matches in the Centennial State.

September 12, 2011
Men's soccer weekly release
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September 11, 2011
Men’s Soccer Falls To Albany In Overtime
The University at Buffalo men’s soccer team fell from the ranks of the unbeaten with a tough 2-1 overtime loss to the University at Albany to complete a three-match, five-day stretch. The Bulls are 4-1-1 for the 2011 season.

September 9, 2011
UB Men's Soccer Announces Schedule Changes
The University at Buffalo men's soccer team has announced a pair of changes to the upcoming schedule.

September 9, 2011
Bulls Drop Saints, 2-1, To Open Weekend Play
The University at Buffalo men’s soccer team remained unbeaten on the 2011 campaign with a 2-1 victory at Siena on Friday afternoon.

September 7, 2011
Tiedt's Late Goal Keeps Bulls Unbeaten
A late second half goal by senior Andy Tiedt was the only offense the University at Buffalo needed as the Bulls defeated NJIT, 1-0, in men's soccer action at UB Stadium on Wednesday night. UB remained unbeaten in 2011 with a 3-0-1 record and scored its fifth consecutive win in home openers.

September 6, 2011
Men's soccer weekly release
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September 4, 2011
Late Goal Lifts Bulls to 1-0 Overtime Win in Detroit
Senior Nate Woods scored the game-winning goal with 3:05 to play in the second overtime to give the University at Buffalo men's soccer team a 1-0 victory at Detroit on Sunday afternoon. The Bulls remain unbeaten in their first three matches of the 2011 campaign with a 2-0-1 mark with all three contests away from home.

August 31, 2011
Men’s Soccer Ends in 1-1 Tie at Robert Morris
The University at Buffalo and Robert Morris University played to a 1-1 tie in men’s soccer action Wednesday afternoon. Both the Bulls and Colonials are now 1-0-1 in the 2011 season.

August 29, 2011
Men's soccer weekly release
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August 26, 2011
Bulls Boot Bonnies, 3-0, In Men’s Soccer Opener
The University at Buffalo men’s soccer team opened the 2011 campaign with a 3-0 shutout of host St. Bonaventure Friday afternoon at McGraw-Jennings Field.

August 17, 2011
Men’s Soccer Adds Two To Coaching Staff
Interim head coach Dave Hesch has announced the addition of Jim Hesch and Kieron Gradwell to his coaching staff for the upcoming 2011 season. Gradwell was a former member of the men’s soccer team, while Jim Hesch comes to UB following a distinguished career as the head coach at Canisius.

August 10, 2011
Astudillo To Take Leave of Absence
University at Buffalo head men’s soccer coach John Astudillo will be taking a medical leave of absence from the sidelines this fall it was announced today by Warde Manuel, Vice President and Director of Athletics.