Sports - The Spectrum

Students cheer on the Bulls at UB Stadium.

SPORTS

UB comes out on top for first win of the season against Eastern Michigan

By DYLAN GRECO | Sep. 28

UB won its first game of the season in a 19-point victory over Eastern Michigan last Saturday.

Lance Leipold and the Kansas Jayhawks are 3-0 this season.

SPORTS

Five Division I football head coaches have UB ties

By JUSTIN WEISS | Sep. 21

Here’s a look at some of UB football’s most accomplished alumni.

Head coach Maurice Linguist and the Bulls fell to 0-3 following a 38-26 loss to Coastal Carolina on Saturday.

SPORTS

UB falls to Coastal Carolina 38-26 due to a sloppy fourth quarter

By CAILLOU BORDEN | Sep. 21

The Bulls fell, 38-26, at Brooks Stadium in Conway, SC on Saturday.

The Chanticleers are 14-point favorites entering Saturday’s matchup against UB.

SPORTS

Get to know an opponent: Coastal Carolina

By HAYDEN AZZINARO | Sep. 15

Following a gut-wrenching 37-31 loss against FCS opponent Holy Cross in Week 2, UB (0-2) is set to hit the road and take on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (2-0) in Brooks Stadium on Saturday.

SPORTS

Women’s soccer defeats Rider, 2-0

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Sep. 15

Women’s soccer (5-1-0) picked up its third straight win in a 2-0 shutout over Colgate Sunday at UB Stadium.

After falling in the first set, the Bulls swept the next four to leave Canisius with the victory.

SPORTS

Volleyball finishes 3-0 at WNY Invite

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Sep. 15

UB volleyball (7-2) went undefeated in the WNY Invite, which started last Thursday and ended with two matches on Friday.

UB football lost its home opener, 31-37, to Holy Cross on Saturday.

SPORTS

Holy Cross defeats UB football 37-31 in heartbreaking fashion

By DYLAN GRECO | Sep. 12

UB (0-2) dropped its second game of the season courtesy of a Holy Cross Hail Mary touchdown as time expired Saturday night.

Dominic Johnson (left) and Nate Oats (right) developed a strong bond at UB.

SPORTS

Built in Buffalo: how Nate Oats helped Dominic Johnson fulfill his coaching dream

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Sep. 7

Ever since he was a youth, Dominic Johnson always saw himself pursuing a career in coaching.

The Bulls were overpowered in 31-10 loss to Maryland Saturday afternoon.

SPORTS

Bulls overmatched in season-opening loss to Maryland

By DYLAN GRECO | Sep. 3

The Bulls couldn't keep up with Big Ten opponent Maryland in a 31-10 defeat Saturday afternoon.

Equipped with a new roster, the UB will test itself on the road against Maryland on Saturday.

SPORTS

UB must balance mind and body during Week 1 matchup against Maryland

By DYLAN GRECO | Sep. 2

Heading into Week 1 with a new roster and coaching staff, head coach Maurice Linguist and the Bulls will face off against Big 10 opponent Maryland on Saturday.

After entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of UB, Jaret Patterson will look to find a new NFL home.

SPORTS

Jaret Patterson released by Washington Commanders

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Aug. 30

Former UB standout Jaret Patterson was released by the Washington Commanders, the team announced Tuesday.

Tight end Jake Molinich (41) leads the Bulls out of the tunnel ahead of their 2021 home opener.

SPORTS

Jake Molinich receives Giants mini camp invite

By KAYLA STERNER | May 8, 2022

Fullback/tight end Jake Molinich, originally a walk-on to the UB football team, has received an invitation to New York Giants mini camp this summer.

Graduate student utility player Anna Aguon connects with a pitch during a recent game against Miami (OH).

SPORTS

Anna Aguon becomes UB’s home run queen

By KAYLA STERNER | May 4, 2022

To her teammates, Anna Aguon is known for bumping to Usher before games and spreading smiles throughout the dugout. But to the UB record books, she’s something more: the Bulls’ all-time leader in career home runs.

Running back Al-Jay Henderson (22), wide receiver Quian Williams (3) and wide receiver Ali Fisher pose for a photo during the UB Spring Football Game.

SPORTS

Tajay Ahmed earns scholarship during UB Spring Game

By SOPHIE MCNALLY | May 4, 2022

Horns went sky-high this Saturday as the white team bested the blue team, 38-12, in the annual UB Spring Game.

Former UB running back Kevin Marks Jr. has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Chargers.

SPORTS

Three Bulls sign with NFL teams as undrafted free agents

By ANTHONY DECICCO | May 4, 2022

While UB was shut out of the 2022 NFL Draft this past weekend, multiple Bulls signed with NFL teams as undrafted free agents following the event.

Women’s basketball head coach Becky Burke poses for a photo with Victor E. Bull.

SPORTS

The Becky Burke blueprint

By SOPHIE MCNALLY | May 4, 2022

Head coach Becky Burke has immense confidence and major aspirations.

Junior pitcher Alexis Lucyshyn hits the ball during a recent game against Miami (OH).

SPORTS

Softball goes 1-2 in weekend series against Central Michigan

By KAYLA STERNER | May 4, 2022

Softball (18-23, 9-13 MAC) went 1-2 in its crucial weekend series against Central Michigan (24-21, 15-8), the second-ranked team in the Mid-American Conference.

Senior forward Josh Mballa has entered the transfer portal.

SPORTS

Josh Mballa enters transfer portal

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Apr. 28, 2022

UB senior forward Josh Mballa has entered the transfer portal, according to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello.

Junior guard Dyaisha Fair drives by a defender during a game in March 2020.

SPORTS

Dyaisha Fair transfers to Syracuse

By KAYLA STERNER | Apr. 27, 2022

Junior guard Dyaisha Fair announced Tuesday that she will reunite with former UB head coach Felisha Legette-Jack in Syracuse.

Junior pitcher Alexis Lucyshyn pitches in a recent game.

SPORTS

Softball snaps losing streak, goes 2-1 in series against Ball State

By GABRIELLA AKOPYAN | Apr. 27, 2022

UB won both Saturday matchups, with an 11-8 victory in the first game and a 9-4 victory in the second game. The Cardinals responded Sunday with a 4-0 win.