Branden “Bo” Oliver and James Starks are the top two running backs to come out of UB. Seven games into the season, freshmen running backs Jaret Patterson and Kevin Marks are already being compared to two of UB’s greats.
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.
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.
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.
The Bulls now sit at 5-1 on the season and are on the verge of bowl eligibility. With a win this weekend, the Bulls will almost guarantee a bowl appearance this season. Football head coach Lance Leipold met with the media on Tuesday to discuss the upcoming Saturday’s Akron matchup.
The Bulls responded from their worst offensive performance of the year by putting up 34 points against the top-ranked defense in the Mid-American Conference and gaining the program’s first-ever road win over the Central Michigan Chippewas. Buffalo (5-1, 2-0 MAC) looks to continue its success Saturday against the Akron Zips (2-2, 0-1 MAC) at home. It will be the Bulls’ homecoming game.
UB soccer’s star senior forward Carissima Cutrona is out for the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury against the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Sept. 30. Cutrona was leading the team in points, goals and assists at the time of her injury. She finishes the season with 24 points, 8 goals and 8 assists. Both points and assists are a career high.
Relentlessness. Commitment. Pride. These three words are plastered on every shirt in the UB Football weight room. They are a guideline for how to act and a reminder of what it means to wear blue and white on game days. Senior wide receiver Anthony Johnson has lived up to these words.
UB’s new baseball club team continues to electrify the diamond after a devastating cut to the Division I baseball team in 2017.
The triple gym in Alumni Arena had an air of hunger for program success Wednesday afternoon. Coaches yelling, players pushing themselves in drills and buzzer beaters from half court were all present at the women’s basketball practice. Even with seven new players, the Bulls have the same hunger for greatness they had last season when Buffalo made it to the Sweet Sixteen.
Seven minutes into overtime, junior Ohio Bobcats midfielder Alivia Milesky cut inside to pass senior Buffalo defender Gurjeena Jandu. Milesky faked a shot as freshman goalkeeper Emily Kelly dove in front. Milesky easily dribbled around her to shoot the ball into the empty net and defeat the Bulls 2-1 in overtime. The Bulls soccer team (9-4, 3-3 Mid-American Conference) was defeated by the Ohio Bobcats (5-5-3, 3-1-2 MAC) 2-1 Sunday afternoon. The Bulls led for the first 87 minutes before Ohio was finally able to get a goal past Kelly. Buffalo was unable to keep up its offensive pressure without senior forward Carissima Cutrona and eventually crumbled for its first home loss of the season.
Freshman running backs Kevin Marks and Jaret Patterson had career days in Buffalo’s first-ever win in Mount Pleasant, Michigan against the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-5, 0-2 Mid-American Conference). The Bulls (5-1, 2-0 MAC) defeated Central Michigan 34 to 24. Buffalo spoiled Central Michigan’s homecoming with a season-high 307 yards rushing and 4 interceptions. Junior quarterback Tyree Jackson had his first rushing touchdown of the season to go along with 10 of 20 passing for 127 yards and a touchdown.
Freshman running backs Kevin Marks and Jaret Patterson had career days in Buffalo’s first-ever win in Mount Pleasant, Michigan against the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-5, 0-2 Mid-American Conference). The Bulls (5-1, 2-0 MAC) defeated Central Michigan 34 to 24. Buffalo spoiled Central Michigan’s homecoming with a season-high 307 rush yards and 4 interceptions. Junior quarterback Tyree Jackson had his first rushing touchdown of the season to go along with 10 of 20 passing for 127 yards and a touchdown.
A number of animals walk on two feet around UB every day: students, faculty, staff and geese. But one animal, a blue oxen, stands above them all as a fan favorite: Victor E. Bull. But the popular blue bigshot once had a sidekick, and Victor’s forgotten blonde sister is still missing more than ten years after she vanished.
Mark Ingram II and Julian Edelman return from their four-week suspensions and are immediately fantasy starts. Tom Brady has missed Edelman and the New England Patriots offense has struggled without him. The New Orleans Saints are relying heavily on Alvin Kamara but now with Ingram back they can return to the devastating running attack that led the league last season. Injuries have taken more tight ends this week as we see Tyler Eifert, Will Dissly and O.J. Howard all go down. Offense continued to reign supreme and it seems as if you can't score 30 points you will lose.
UB football is no longer undefeated, losing its first game to the Army Black Knights 42-13 this past Saturday. Buffalo will now look to bounce back this week when the team heads to Mount Pleasant, Michigan to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas.
“Number 102,” the emcee says. Seven Buffalonians jump up and cheer as they receive 12-to-14-pound turkeys. “Number 53,” the emcee says. Seven more Buffalonians stand and cheer as they receive two racks of ribs. Meat raffles have taken over Western New York on Friday and Saturday nights. For just five dollars, each guest is allowed unlimited beer, soda and the chance to gamble for meat across Buffalo.
UB football won seven straight games before a 42-13 defeat to the Army Black Knights (3-2) on Saturday. Buffalo (4-1, 1-0 Mid-American Conference) players and coaches have stressed a “next man up” mentality after the Army game. Star senior wide receiver Anthony Johnson barely saw action the past two weeks and redshirt freshman running back Kevin Marks went down with an injury against Army. Without their top receiver and leading rusher, members of Buffalo’s offense will have to step up against a stout Central Michigan Chippewas (1-4, 0-1 MAC) defense.
Jim “Mouse” McNally has been coming to UB football games since 2004 –– 40 years after his time playing on the team. He makes sure to bring some old friends with him. The former Bull and NFL coach created the Mouse Pack: a group to connect old friends at his alma mater. The group tailgates at UB home games, and has been for the last 14 years. McNally began his time at UB in 1961 as a 5-foot-8-inch offensive and defensive lineman. He earned the nickname “Mouse” for his size, speed and elusiveness. Many thought he was too small to play football, but he bulked up to 210 pounds to become a starting player.
Senior forward Carissima Cutrona went down with an injury on Sunday in the Bulls 2-1 overtime home win over the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Cutrona hurt her leg in the final minute of the second half, colliding with Eastern senior goalkeeper Kaylin Williams while trying to score off a breakaway. Williams was bleeding after the collision with Cutronas’ leg hitting her in the face. Both players would not return to the game with Cutrona on crutches during the postgame huddle.
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