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UB junior wide receiver Kamathi Holsey catches a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of Saturday's 23-20 win against Army.
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UB Bulls pull off upset, beat Army 23-20

Saturday night, the UB Bulls (1-2) called on sophomore kicker Adam Mitcheson when the game was on the line. Mitcheson lined up 33 yards from the goal posts. It was overtime and the game was tied 20-20. The snap was clean and he kicked the ball for everything it was worth.


Senior midfielder Brandon Scales dribbles past a Niagara defender last season. The Bulls will play Niagara University Thursday night seeking their seventh consecutive victory to open the season.
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Climbing the ladder

UB’s men’s soccer team (6-0-0) continues to prove that not only are they one of the best teams in the Mid-American Conference, but they’re also one of the best in the entire country. The latest NSCAA Coaches top 25 poll released this Tuesday has the Bulls ranked just outside of the top 25.


UB's defensive line is one of its most experienced units this season. UB will take on Nevada this Saturday in hopes of turning the season around.
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The edge: UB Football vs. Nevada

The UB football team (0-1) is hoping to turn its season around this Saturday when it travels Westward to take on the University of Nevada (1-1). Here is a preview of Saturday’s matchup.


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Fantasy football picks for week 2

Last week, like always, had a lot of fantasy owners either excited or disappointed. The week was interesting with players being injured and putting up zero points. This week, we’ll be looking at players to take a chance on in deeper leagues. NY Giants WR Sterling Shepard, vs.


Blair Lakso throws a pitch for the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters. Lakso is the second pitcher from Buffalo to sign a pro contract this summer. 
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Finding the answer: Former UB pitcher Blair Lakso went from struggling college arm to sought after MLB prospect

At the beginning of this summer, UB head baseball coach Ron Torgalski knew he was going to have to prepare himself for the loss of one of his top back-of-the-bullpen arms. Mike Kaelin, a 5-foot-9 power pitcher who dominated in the closer role for most of his time at UB, was expected to be selected in the MLB draft when he became eligible following his junior season. However, what Torgalski, or really anyone for that matter, did not anticipate was that he was going to be losing two power arms from his bullpen to professional organizations this summer.


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Fantasy football deep league starters for week one

Another season of football started last Thursday night and along with it comes something else everyone loves: fantasy football. Whether you won your league last year or you were dead last, there are a few things to keep in mind so your team can make the playoffs.


Senior forward Celina Carrero trying to score against Bowling Green last season. The women's soccer game against Central Michigan on Oct. 23 is one students will not want to miss.
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UB’s top 10 games to attend this fall semester

There’s no doubt that attending sporting events are a big part of the UB experience. Buffalo’s athletic programs are on the rise across the board and the better the teams the more fun it is to attend the games. Here’s your guide to fall athletics, with 10 games you won’t want to miss.


Tyree Jackson (left) and Grant Rohach (right) stand on football stadium. Rohach will start for the Bulls on Friday against Albany, but Jackson will get playing time also.
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UB football raises quarterback questions

In his first season as head coach last year, Leipold inherited UB’s all-time leader in passing yards, Joe Licata. This year, he’s already seen one of his top quarterback options, Chris Merchant, transfer out of the program, but he still faces a very tough and unconventional quarterback dilemma.



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