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UB wins Camellia Bowl in 17-10 victory over Marshall

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Dec. 26, 2020

UB’s matchup against Marshall in the Camellia Bowl was a showcase of two teams in the same position.

Junior running back Jaret Patterson rushes for a first down against Ball State in the MAC Championship Game.

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Get to know an opponent: Marshall

By HUNTER SKOCZYLAS | Dec. 24, 2020

Following a disappointing 38-28 loss in the Mid-American Conference Championship Game against Ball State, the Bulls have a chance at redemption in the Camellia Bowl on Dec. 25 against the Marshall Thundering Herd.

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UB falls short in MAC title game for the second time in three seasons

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Dec. 19, 2020

In a season that’s been nothing short of magical, everything was going right for the Bulls.

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The Spectrum Sports Talk, Ep. 5

By JUSTIN WEISS and ALEXANDER BROWN | Dec. 18, 2020

On Friday, the Bulls will take on the Ball State Cardinals for the MAC crown. Alex Brown and Justin Weiss recap how UB got here and what fans can expect over the weekend.

Junior running back Kevin Marks wore the late Solomon Jackson's No. 41 on Saturday afternoon.

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Bulls dominate Akron at home, finish regular season undefeated

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Dec. 13, 2020

Before the MAC East Champions could make the trip to Detroit, they had to face Akron in the last regular-season game of the season.

The 4-0 Bulls will take on the 1-4 Zips in Buffalo on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

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Get to know an opponent: Akron

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Dec. 11, 2020

UB’s final regular-season matchup against Akron features two programs trending in completely opposite directions.

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UB defeats Mercyhurst, Whitesell coaches from a distance

By ROBERT SALISBURY | Dec. 11, 2020

UB men’s basketball (2-2) defeated the Mercyhurst Lakers yesterday afternoon at Alumni Arena, 81-64.

UB women's basketball players huddle up near mid-court during a game last season.

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Women’s basketball falls to Purdue 82-70

By EMILY BORJA | Dec. 10, 2020

UB women’s basketball (2-2) lost to the Purdue Boilermakers (2-1) 82-70 at Mackey Arena Wednesday night.

Junior defensive end Eric Black (94) and graduate linebacker Tyree Thompson (27) celebrate after making a defensive stop.

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UB football clinches MAC East for second time in three seasons

By HUNTER SKOCZYLAS | Dec. 9, 2020

Wednesday afternoon, the Mid-American Conference announced the UB football team has officially clinched the MAC East division title.

UB running back Jaret Patterson was named a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award Monday.

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Jaret Patterson named Doak Walker Award semifinalist

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Dec. 7, 2020

On Monday, UB running back Jaret Patterson was named a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award, given annually to the nation’s top running back.

Junior guard Jayvon Graves dribbles past a Bowling Green defender.

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UB men’s basketball falls to Bowling Green 86-78

By HUNTER SKOCZYLAS | Dec. 7, 2020

UB men’s basketball (1-2) lost 86-78 to the Bowling Green Falcons (4-1) on Sunday night at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green, OH.

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Women’s basketball defeats Canisius 87-45

By EMILY BORJA | Dec. 7, 2020

UB women’s basketball (2-1) defeated the Canisius Golden Griffins (0-1) 87-45 at the Koessler Athletic Center at Canisius Sunday afternoon.

Senior wide receivers Antonio Nunn (1) and Jovany Ruiz (41) celebrate after a UB touchdown.

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UB Football makes AP Top 25 for first time in program history

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Dec. 6, 2020

Despite not playing a game this week and for the first time in program history, the UB football team has made an appearance in the Associated Press’ Top 25 ranking No. 24.

Alumni Arena home to UB men's and women's basketball teams, the women's volleyball team, and wrestling team.

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'It was wild:' UB plays in front of an empty arena

By ROBERT SALISBURY | Dec. 6, 2020

Usually, when UB travels down I-90 to take on Syracuse, the Bulls are greeted by over 20,000 raging Orange fans.

UB defends the end zone in last season's game against Ohio.

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UB Football’s cancellation against Ohio leaves many questions unanswered

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Dec. 6, 2020

As COVID spikes across the country and surges through college football, it was only a matter of time before UB saw cancellations of its own.

The Bulls line up against the Ohio Bobcats during the homecoming game Saturday.

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UB football game against Ohio canceled

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Dec. 4, 2020

Friday afternoon, UB athletics announced Saturday’s football game against Ohio has been canceled due to positive COVID tests and subsequent contract tracing within the Bobcats program.

Sophomore guard Dyaisha Fair dribbles the ball at Thursday's game against the VCU Rams

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UB women’s basketball falls to VCU in 61-55 loss

By HUNTER SKOCZYLAS | Dec. 3, 2020

UB women’s basketball (1-1) lost to the VCU Rams (2-2) 61-55 at Stuart C. Siegel Center in Richmond, VA on Thursday night.

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The Spectrum Sports Talk, Ep. 4

By JUSTIN WEISS and ALEXANDER BROWN | Dec. 2, 2020

Alex Brown and Justin Weiss discuss Patterson's record-breaking performance and the UB men's and women's basketball teams.

Sophomore guard Dyaisha Fair goes in for a bucket as she continued to display outstanding skill on the court

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Women’s basketball opens season with victory over James Madison

By EMILY BORJA | Dec. 1, 2020

UB women’s basketball (1-0) defeated the James Madison Dukes (1-1) 80-64 at the Atlantic Union Bank Center Monday afternoon.

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Jaret Patterson wins two awards following historic performance against Kent State

By HUNTER SKOCZYLAS | Nov. 30, 2020

For the second consecutive week, and third time in four games this season, junior running back Jaret Patterson was named the MAC East Offensive Player of the Week after UB’s 70-41 win over Kent State. He was also named the Walter Camp Foundation FBS National Offensive Player of the Week.