Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer.
The independent student publication of The University at Buffalo, since 1950

Sports

The Spectrum
SPORTS

Women's soccer senior class contributes beyond the field

Despite a disappointing final season for women's soccer (6-9-1, 3-7-1 Mid-American Conference), the Bulls' senior class was part of a major transformation at UB. From 2008-10 - head coach Michael Thomas' first three seasons with the program - the Bulls won eight games. In the senior class' freshman season (2010), the squad went 1-16-2 and 0-9-3 in MAC competition.


SPORTS

The Transformation

Women's basketball head coach Felisha Legette-Jack grabbed the microphone and spoke about the "transformation" of UB basketball after she was introduced at the Bulls' preseason pep rally last week.


The Spectrum
SPORTS

The Spectrum's Scouting Report: How to tame the Bobcats

The football team is preparing for a crucial conference showdown with Ohio. Here are some things to keep an eye on during Tuesday's game. Offensive players to watch: Tyler Tettleton, senior, quarterback As much as the Bulls' identity is based around its run attack, Ohio is a pass-heavy offense that runs through Tettleton. For the past two seasons, Tettleton has been the benchmark for quarterbacks in the Mid-American Conference.


The Spectrum
SPORTS

Tuesday night spotlight

Buffalo football has another opportunity to make its mark on the national stage. The Bulls (6-2, 4-0 Mid-American Conference) will host Ohio (6-2, 3-1 MAC) in a Tuesday showcase on ESPN2.


SPORTS

Marching out of the madness

Fans were looking for a reason to get on their feet at Bulls Madness on Friday night. Two freshmen on the men's basketball team delivered the excitement in the dunk contest. On the final dunk of the night, Shannon Evans and Deyshonee Much teamed up and wowed the crowd with a jaw-dropping display of choreography and athleticism.


SPORTS

A special play by a special player

In any matchup between two closely ranked Mid-American Conference teams, there is usually one turning-point play - one play that both teams can examine after the game and say, "That's the one that decided who won this game." In Buffalo's game at Kent State Saturday, that play came with less than a minute remaining in the first half.


The Spectrum
SPORTS

Faster than lightning

At the 14:27 mark in the second quarter of Saturday's game against Kent State, the Bulls found themselves in an unfamiliar position. For the first time this season, they were losing to a conference opponent. But the Flashes' lead didn't last for long. The Bulls' next drive lasted just 1:24 and culminated in a



Popular

View this profile on Instagram

The Spectrum (@ubspectrum) • Instagram photos and videos




Powered by SNworks Solutions by The State News
All Content © 2026 The Spectrum