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Senior linebacker Khalil Hodge walks toward the sidelines after a targeting penalty. Hodge will miss the first half of the game against Kent State due to the penalty. 
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The Edge: Buffalo vs. Kent State

The Bulls look to continue their four-game win streak this week at home against the Kent State Golden Flashes.  Last week, the Bulls struggled to stop the Miami (OH) defense, but won their fourth-straight game by putting on an offensive show. 


Junior guard Theresa Onwuka breaks down a Delaware defender. The Bulls will need her to play well as they take on highly touted programs in their non-conference schedule.
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Non-conference breakdown: women’s basketball

The Bulls are looking for big wins this non-conference season when they take on Western New York schools and highly touted programs. Coming off last year's historic Sweet Sixteen appearance and record breaking season, expect women’s basketball to get the buzz around the team going early in November and December.


Senior guard Dontay Caruthers picks up his dribble. Caruthers is a former MAC defensive player of the year and will be critical to the Bulls’ defensive success this year.
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Non-Conference roundup

Men’s basketball dominated the Daemen Wildcats 97-50 to open up its season. The Bulls returned to action and displayed exactly why they are the team to beat in the Mid-American Conference this season.


Senior midblocker Megan Wernette looks for the spike in a game at home. The Bulls beat the Bowling Green Falcons Saturday.
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Volleyball takes down the top

UB volleyball played with all the heart that head coach Blair Brown Lipsitz has been begging for all season this weekend. The Bulls took the two top teams in the Mid-American Conference East Division to five sets. 


Senior guard Dontay Caruthers jumps to make the shot in the paint. Basketball was given 14 votes in the first Associated Press Top 25 of the season.
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Men’s basketball earns AP recognition

The Associated Press released its annual list of the Top 25 men’s college basketball teams on Monday. After last season’s historical NCAA tournament run, the Bulls received 14 votes to be in the top 25. This is the first time in program history they received votes to start the season.


The swimming and diving team competes at last years UB Invite. The Bulls are getting ready for the fall season after coming third in the MAC last year.
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Making a splash

Splash after splash rang off the walls of the Alumni Arena pool and natatorium Saturday. The Bulls opened up their season in an exhibition against the Cornell Big Red where the Bulls won.


Sophomore forward Marcy Barberic looks to steal the ball from a Central Michigan player. The Bulls soccer team has its last home game of the season this week against Akron.
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One last go before the big show

One month ago, it seemed Buffalo soccer was destined to be a Mid-American Conference powerhouse this season. The Bulls looked like a winning team with a new freshman goalkeeper, a 7-1 record in September and an attacking unit that played as well as the consistent defense.


Senior guard CJ Massinburg looks to break through the defense with help from senior forward Nick Perkins. Massinburg tied the school record for points in a season last year and looks to beat it this year.
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Top dogs

Associate head coach Jim Whitesell tells his players to stay low as he watches them play five-on-five. The next play, sophomore guard Jayvon Graves turned the ball over and immediately walked off the court. A tick mark went next to his name on a white board and Graves lifted and carried a 30-pound sack up and down the court. It was a reminder to not make the same mistake.


The Bulls defense swarms an Akron player at UB Stadium. The Bulls will return home this week to take on the Miami (OH) RedHawks.
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The Edge: Buffalo vs. Miami (OH)

Buffalo football is looking strong as the Bulls remain undefeated in the Mid-American Conference.  The Bulls will look for their fourth-straight win when they take on the Miami (OH) RedHawks in one of Buffalo’s last home games Oct. 30. 


Taylor Riggins stands tall after practice. Riggins has been backing up Chuck Harris all season but might get his first chance to start this Saturday.
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Seizing the opportunity

By Week 8 of the college football season, it is hard or nearly impossible to find a team in the country that has not suffered an injury. The Bulls have dealt with injuries to senior wide receiver Anthony Johnson, senior cornerback Cameron Lewis and most recently, senior defensive end Chuck Harris.


The Bulls get ready to return the ball at Alumni Arena. Buffalo had 28 attack errors against Central Michigan on Saturday night leading to a poor .200 kill percentage.
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Home court disadvantage

Just one night after securing their first home Mid-American Conference win of the season, the Bulls fell flat against a last-in-the-MAC Central Michigan team. The Chippewas (4-18, 1-9 Mid-American Conference) are the latest team to celebrate at Alumni Arena. The Bulls (13-9, 5-5 MAC) have been outscored in sets 13 to 4 in conference play at home. 


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The Rundown

Football (6-1, 3-0 Mid-American Conference) Oct. 20 The Bulls head to the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo, Ohio this weekend as head coach Lance Leipold meets his old Division III nemesis Jason Candle for the first time in Division I. The Bulls have the top defense in the MAC while the Toledo Rockets (3-3, 1-1 MAC) have the top offense.


James O’Hagan prepares to snap the ball. The center has been named a midseason All-American by USA Today and Pro Football Focus.
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James O’Hagan named midseason All-American

USA Today and Pro Football Focus gave senior center James O’Hagan two prestigious nominations. O’Hagan has been named to the Midseason All-American Second Team by USA Today and is an honorable mention on Pro Football Focus’ list.


Freshman linebacker James Patterson is animated after the Bulls force a fumble against Akron. The Bulls became the number one defense in the Mid-American Conference after their win on Saturday.
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The Edge: Buffalo vs. Toledo

Football keeps on rolling with its second-straight win Saturday against the Akron Zips.  The Bulls are 6-1 for the first time since 1959 and are bowl eligible only seven games into the season. Buffalo may be on fire, but the Toledo Rockets present one of Buffalo’s toughest challenges in the Mid-American Conference. Toledo (3-3, 1-1 MAC) has talent on both sides of the ball and is coming off a close loss to the Eastern Michigan Eagles (3-4, 1-3 MAC). The Bulls (6-1, 3-0 MAC) will have to be at full strength if they want to keep the game from becoming a shootout.


Junior outside hitter Rachel Sanks spikes the ball over the net. The Bulls won both games over the weekend including a five set come from behind win over the Northern Illinois Huskies
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Bulls win back-to-back on the road

Buffalo volleyball went 2-0 this past weekend winning Mid-American Conference games against the Western Michigan Broncos and the Northern Illinois Huskies.  Sophomore outside hitter Andrea Mitrovic led the team in kills with 45 combined in the two matches and 26 in the Illinois match. This marked the Bulls’ (12-8, 4-4 MAC) first wins in October after dropping two earlier this month.


Sophomore midfielder Kaitlyn Walsh dribbles past a defender. Soccer split the weekend 1-1 on the road in conference play.
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Bulls split weekend away

Soccer had its final two away games this season against the Miami (OH) Redhawks and the Ball State Cardinals. Coming off two-straight losses, the Bulls needed to rebound to remain close in the Mid-American Conference playoff race. 


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Fantasy Front Runners: Week 6 Fantasy Football Picks

Drew Brees broke Peyton Manning's record for most passing yards in NFL history with 72,103 yards. He did so on Monday night with a masterful performance putting up 363 yards and 3 touchdowns. Last week we saw monster running back performances like Todd Gurley and his 3 TDs, Saquon Barkley showed his “generational talent” with 24.9 fantasy points and a leaping score. Players returning from injury and suspension also had good days as Joe Mixon, Mark Ingram II and Julian Edelman showed why they are instant starts going forward. Tight End continues to be the hardest to gauge position in the league as Eric Ebron exploded for 31 points while Jordan Reed had 21 yards in total. 


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