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Junior outside hitter Tahleia Bishop spikes the ball during the UB Invite this weekend at Alumni Arena. The Bulls went 2-2 to open the season. Wenyi Yang, The Spectrum

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UB Bulls volleyball finishes 2-2 in weekend tournament

By QUENTIN HAYNES | Sep. 2, 2014

Junior outside hitter Tahleia Bishop spikes the ball during the UB Invite this weekend at Alumni Arena.

Senior forward Katie Roberts scored the Bulls’ game-winning goal over Drexel on Sunday. Buffalo is undefeated this season and has yet to allow a goal. Chad Cooper, The Spectrum

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Quick Hits: Opening Weekend Recap

By Sports Desk | Sep. 2, 2014

Senior forward Katie Roberts scored the Bulls? game-winning goal over Drexel on Sunday. Buffalo is undefeated this season and has yet to allow a goal.

Sophomore midfielder Nicolai Berry and the men’s soccer team dropped their first two games of this season this weekend. Chad Cooper, The Spectrum

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West-Coast woes commence UB Bulls men's soccer season

By BOBBY MCINTOSH | Sep. 2, 2014

Sophomore midfielder Nicolai Berry and the men?s soccer team dropped their first two games of this season this weekend.

Junior wide receiver Ron Willoughby catches one of his 10 receptions Saturday in a 38-28 win over Duquesne. He also scored two touchdowns to go with 132 receiving yards. Chad Cooper, The Spectrum

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Gridiron Report Card: The Spectrum grades the Bulls' come-from-behind victory over FCS Duquesne

By Sports Desk | Sep. 2, 2014

Junior wide receiver Ron Willoughby catches one of his 10 receptions Saturday in a 38-28 win over Duquesne.

Men’s basketball head coach Bobby Hurley signed an extension through the 2018-2019 season it was announced Tuesday. Hurley led the team to a 19-10 record and the team’s first-ever outright Mid-American Conference East championship last season. Chad Cooper, The Spectrum

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Bobby Hurley agrees to contract extension with UB Athletics

By Tom Dinki | Sep. 2, 2014

Men?s basketball head coach Bobby Hurley signed an extension through the 2018-2019 season it was announced Tuesday.

Junior running back Anthone Taylor scores his second of two touchdowns in Buffalo's 38-28 victory over Duquesne. Taylor finished with 115 rushing yards on 30 carries.

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Bulls survive scare with FCS opponent Duquesne

By Tom Dinki | Aug. 30, 2014

Junior running back Anthone Taylor scores his second of two touchdowns in Buffalo's 38-28 victory over Duquesne.

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Spectrum 360: Football season preview video 2014

Aug. 29, 2014

The Bulls are playing Duquesne in their season opener Saturday, Aug. 30 at 3:30 p.m. in UB Stadium.

Lee Skinner is the anchor of the Bulls’ defense. Four years ago he was a high school senior without a single scholarship offer. That was until he had a chance meeting with Bulls head coach Jeff Quinn at a wrestling tournament. Chad Cooper, The Spectrum

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Taking the field: Bull linebacker Lee Skinner's journey to UB

By Tom Dinki | Aug. 29, 2014

Lee Skinner is the anchor of the Bulls? defense. Four years ago he was a high school senior without a single scholarship offer.

Quarterback Joe Licata lines up behind his starting offensive line. Left to right: John Kling, Robert Blodgett, Trevor Sales, Andre Davis and Jake Silas. Buffalo returns all five offensive linemen from its 2013 bowl season. Aline Kobayashi, The Spectrum

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The big men on campus

By OWEN O'BRIEN | Aug. 29, 2014

Quarterback Joe Licata lines up behind his starting offensive line. Left to right: John Kling, Robert Blodgett, Trevor Sales, Andre Davis and Jake Silas.

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The Licata way

By OWEN O'BRIEN | Aug. 29, 2014

If the Bulls are to compete for a bowl game this season, Licata needs to pull out his inner Tom Brady.

Sophomore quarterback Dillon Buechel threw for 2,569 yards and 14 touchdowns for the Dukes last season as a freshman. The Bulls and Duquesne face off Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Courtesy of Dave DeNoma

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The Dukes of hazard: Buffalo prepares for season opener against Duquesne

By ANDY KONIUCH | Aug. 29, 2014

Sophomore quarterback Dillon Buechel threw for 2,569 yards and 14 touchdowns for the Dukes last season as a freshman.

Sophomore linebacker Jarrett Franklin causes a safety in the Bulls’ 30-3 win over on Ohio on Nov. 5, 2013. Franklin will be taking over for Khalil Mack at the outside linebacker position. Chad Cooper, The Spectrum

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Saved by the bull: the next generation

By Jordan Grossman | Aug. 29, 2014

Sophomore linebacker Jarrett Franklin causes a safety in the Bulls? 30-3 win over on Ohio on Nov.

Jordon Johnson has yet to play a down for the Bulls after redshirting as a freshman and missing all of last season with an elbow injury. Johnson participated in the Bulls’ annual Blue and White spring game on April 19 and ran for 114 yards and two touchdowns.
Nick Fischetti, The Spectrum

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The running of the Bulls: UB football team has three running backs competing for the job

By Tom Dinki | Aug. 28, 2014

Jordon Johnson has yet to play a down for the Bulls after redshirting as a freshman and missing all of last season with an elbow injury.

Senior defender Sophie Therien and the rest of the women’s soccer team have started the season 2-0 under first-year head coach Shawn Burke. Chad Cooper, The Spectrum

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A changing of the guards

By Jordan Grossman | Aug. 27, 2014

Senior defender Sophie Therien and the rest of the women?s soccer team have started the season 2-0 under first-year head coach Shawn Burke.

Junior outside hitter Tahleia Bishop is a preseason All-MAC selection heading into the season, as the volleyball team begins its first season under head coach Reed Sunahara. Chad Cooper, The Spectrum

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Volleyball begins Reed Sunahara era with weekend tournament

By Tom Dinki | Aug. 27, 2014

Junior outside hitter Tahleia Bishop is a preseason All-MAC selection heading into the season, as the volleyball team begins its first season under head coach Reed Sunahara.

Sophomore midfielder Russell Cicerone led the men’s soccer team in almost every offensive category last season and won MAC Freshman of the Year. The Bulls open up their season this weekend on the road against San Diego and San Diego State. Chad Cooper, The Spectrum

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Men's soccer looks to make strides in Riddle's second year

By Tom Dinki | Aug. 27, 2014

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The football team celebrates with fans at UB Stadium after defeating Connecticut on Sept. 28 2013. ESPN and the MAC announced a 13-year media rights extension on Aug. 19. Chad Cooper, The Spectrum

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MAC and ESPN announce media rights extension

By Tom Dinki | Aug. 27, 2014

The football team celebrates with fans at UB Stadium after defeating Connecticut on Sept. 28 2013. ESPN and the MAC announced a 13-year media rights extension on Aug.

Alcohol is not served inside UB Stadium at the regular concessions. The practice of selling beer inside college football stadium is increasing, however, as 21 schools will serve beer at their football games this season. Photo Illustration. Chad Cooper, The Spectrum

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UB holds alcohol policy despite increasing number of beer sales in college stadiums

By ANDY KONIUCH | Aug. 27, 2014

Alcohol is not served inside UB Stadium at the regular concessions. The practice of selling beer inside college football stadium is increasing, however, as 21 schools will serve beer at their football games this season.

The Bull's will be playing on a new field this year that promotes the "The New York Bulls Iniative" Courtsey of UB Athletics

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'State of emergency' brings new UB Stadium turf and design

By OWEN O'BRIEN | July 12, 2014

The Bull's will be playing on a new field this year that promotes the "The New York Bulls Iniative"

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Record eight Buffalo football players attend NFL minicamps

By Tom Dinki | June 30, 2014

Former Buffalo linebacker Khalil Mack’s fifth overall selection by the Oakland Raiders in the NFL Draft on May 8 brought unprecedented attention to the UB football program.