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Jaret Patterson rushed for 409 yards and eight touchdowns in a Nov. 28 game against Kent State.

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Ranking the top 5 UB athletes of all time

By HAYDEN AZZINARO | May 3

Five UB legends stand out with their performances over the years.

Justin Marshall came to UB in 2022 as a graduate transfer

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UB wide receiver Justin Marshall signs with Atlanta Falcons

By HAYDEN AZZINARO | May 1

UB wide receiver Justin Marshall signed as an undrafted free agent with the Atlanta Falcons. Offensive lineman Desmond Bessent and linebacker James Patterson received camp invites with the Chicago Bears and the Buffalo Bills respectively.

George Halcovage at his introductory press conference on April 3.

Photo: Paul Hokanson / UB Athletics

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Men’s basketball coach George Halcovage III on recruiting, Buffalo pride and building a lasting culture

By HAYDEN AZZINARO | Apr. 26

After spending the last 15 seasons at Villanova, Halcovage felt it was time to find an opportunity to succeed elsewhere, and Buffalo was the right place.

Grammy-nominated artist Lil Yachty will perform at Springfest alongside fellow rappers Coi Leray and  Cordae.

Photo: Anton Mak / Wikimedia Commons

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Lil Yachty, Coi Leray and Cordae to perform at Spring Fest 2023

By HAYDEN AZZINARO | Apr. 21

Performances will be held on Friday, May 5. The SA says it will officially announce the location “as soon as possible.”

Before coming to UB, Ewing was an assistant coach for the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team during the 2022-23 season.

Photo: Courtesy of James Ewing

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Women’s basketball hires James Ewing as an assistant coach

By HAYDEN AZZINARO | Apr. 3

Ewing helped lead Bryant & Stratton College to a USCAA championship appearance as an assistant coach under Brittnee Perry as assistant coach.

Halcovage coached multiple NBA players during his time at Villanova.

Photo: Sideline Photos / Villanova Athletics

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Basketball world reacts to UB’s new men’s basketball head coach

By HAYDEN AZZINARO and EVAN HILBERT | Mar. 31

Former players and colleagues of new UB men's basketball head coach George Halcovage III reacted online to his hiring.

Sinnott originally came to UB after interning at the University of Minnesota during the 2021-2022 season.

Photo: Paul Hokanson / UB Athletics

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Women’s basketball promotes Erin Sinnott to assistant coach

By HAYDEN AZZINARO | Mar. 29

Women’s basketball director of recruiting and basketball operations Erin Sinnott has been promoted to assistant coach, according to a UB press release.

UB failed to make the NCAA Tournament in four years under Jim Whitesell.

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UB fires head basketball coach Jim Whitesell after four seasons

By HAYDEN AZZINARO | Mar. 11

UB has parted ways with head men’s basketball coach Jim Whitesell after four seasons, the school announced Saturday.

UB now has a chance to clinch a spot in the MAC Tournament after winning their last two games.

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Women’s basketball outmatches Akron in must-win game

By HAYDEN AZZINARO | Mar. 3

Women’s basketball pulled off another upset win Wednesday, defeating No. 6-seed Akron 64-50. A win over Western Michigan on Saturday would guarantee the Bulls a spot in the MAC Tournament.

Senior forward LaQuill Hardnett was responsible for UB’s “Gun Violence Awareness Night” on Feb. 21.

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LaQuill Hardnett uses personal tragedy to advocate for gun violence awareness

By HAYDEN AZZINARO and RYAN TANTALO | Mar. 1

LaQuill Hardnett just got home from basketball practice when he learned that his childhood friend, Brishaun Lamar Hall, was shot and killed.