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Gridiron Report Card

By SPORTS STAFF | Sep. 28, 2013

Passsing Game: B+ The Good: Sophomore quarterback Joe Licata had three touchdown passes, a career-high, and spread the ball around with four receivers having at least two receptions. The Bad: Licata threw a forced ball downfield in the third quarter that resulted in an interception, the Bulls' only turnover of the game. Run Game: A- The Good: Senior running back Branden Oliver finally looked like the player we remember from two seasons ago, rushing for 90 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries.

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Bulls beat UConn for first time in 12 years

By JON GAGNON | Sep. 28, 2013

The football team opened the season as expected - back-to-back losses against ranked opponents and a win over an inferior FCS team.

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Husky Hunting

By OWEN O'BRIEN | Sep. 26, 2013

For the 12th time in the last 15 years, the Bulls will square off with Connecticut Saturday. That's UB's

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Putting football in perspective

By JOE KONZE JR | Sep. 26, 2013

Last week, the community of Westfield-Brocton was shaken with tragic news. Junior running back Damon Janes had passed away from injuries suffered from a helmet-to-helmet hit on Sept.

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Bulls square off with UConn: The Spectrum's Scouting Report

Sep. 26, 2013

Offensive players to watch Shakim Phillips, Jr., WR: Phillips is playing in his second year at UConn after transferring from Boston College.

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Freshman soccer phenom leads Bulls into future

By BEN TARHAN | Sep. 24, 2013

When Russell Cicerone was a little kid, he played a game with his older sister Anina. To see who had the hardest shot, his dad, David, would play goalie in the net in their backyard and both Cicerone and Anina would kick the ball as hard as they could at their father.

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One-two punch

By JON GAGNON | Sep. 24, 2013

For the last two seasons, the Bulls' running game has been the foundation of the offense behind senior running back Branden Oliver.

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Quick Hits: Men's soccer wins first game of the season

Sep. 22, 2013

A late handball penalty on a Cleveland State (3-5-0) defender in his own penalty box gave the Bulls a scoring opportunity late in their game Sunday.

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"Bulls suffer first loss, but extend historic start to 12-1"

By JEFF PLACITO | Sep. 22, 2013

Alumni Arena was packed on a Saturday night, and it wasn't for the men's basketball team. The undefeated women's volleyball team took on the 13th ranked team in the country - Ohio State - in a game that decided the champion of the Blue and White Classic.

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Waiting on his moment

By JON GAGNON | Sep. 22, 2013

Steven Means began his career at UB in 2008, as a 6-foot-3, 220-pound defensive end - an 18-year-old physical freak.

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Perfection in jeopardy

By JON GAGNON | Sep. 19, 2013

Through 10 games this season, the women's volleyball team has been near perfect. The Bulls have lost just two sets (30-2) and are a program-best 10-0 overall. Statistically, this has been the best women's volleyball team UB has ever had. Despite the Bulls' historic start, they failed to receive any votes for the NCAA's top 25 rankings.

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"For Lee, well-deserved recognition"

By AARON MANSFIELD | Sep. 17, 2013

I sat next to senior wide receiver Fred Lee as he sobbed tears of joy Tuesday afternoon. It brought me back to February of this year, the first conversation I had ever had with Lee. He was sitting in The Spectrum's office and telling me about his goal to become a motivator.

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How to attend a Bills game without breaking the bank

By OWEN O'BRIEN | Sep. 17, 2013

Let's face it: We are all poor college kids. Although summer just ended, and some of us may think differently, the consistent paychecks are over. It's budgeting season. At the same time, we're in Buffalo, and attending Bills games are a part of the culture here.

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The streak continues

By OWEN O'BRIEN | Sep. 17, 2013

The women's soccer team had two scoreless streaks going into Sunday's game. The squad had not scored in over 238 minutes and had held its opponent without a goal for 314 minutes.

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Volleyball extends program-best start to 9-0

By JEFF PLACITO | Sep. 15, 2013

When junior outside hitter Liz Scott went down for the weekend with a sprained ankle, the volleyball team's perfect record and six-match win streak looked like it might be in jeopardy. But the Bulls (9-0) rallied around their injured teammate and claimed a tournament title for the third straight weekend. The Bulls traveled to Atlanta, Ga., to compete in the Georgia State Tournament this past weekend, where they faced some of the toughest competition they have seen all year. Their first win came against Davidson (6-2), in four sets, 3-1. "Liz was out for the weekend," said head coach Todd Kress.

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Bulls squeak out five-OT win against FCS opponent

By BEN TARHAN | Sep. 14, 2013

In the fourth overtime period on Saturday, as the football team was tied with Stony Brook (1-1), the Seawolves lined up to kick a game-winning 37-yard field goal.

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Gridiron Report Card

By SPORTS STAFF | Sep. 14, 2013

Passing game:

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"A win on the scoreboard, but a missed opportunity for the program"

By AARON MANSFIELD | Sep. 14, 2013

The Bulls proved in Week One they have the talent to compete with the best in Division I. They proved Saturday they have the coaching to blow a game against an FCS team. Buffalo (1-2) eked out a win, 26-23 in quintuple overtime, against Stony Brook.

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"Bulls look for first win, host Stony Brook"

By OWEN O'BRIEN | Sep. 12, 2013

With the nightmare matchups of Heisman Trophy candidates Braxton Miller (Ohio State) and Lache Seastrunk (Baylor) behind them, the Bulls welcome an FCS school to their home field. Buffalo (0-2) opened the season surprising many by holding then-No.

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UB Athletics set to debut new pre-game experience

Sep. 12, 2013

When Athletic Director Danny White took over in 2012, he said he would bring big-time college athletics to Buffalo. Prior to the Bulls taking on Stony Brook in their home opener on Saturday, UB fans will see the first big game-day change under White. This season, students can tailgate in a different area from that of the general public.