By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The 2020-21 college basketball season was far less tense without St. Bonaventure and the University at Buffalo meeting in a sold-out Western New York arena on a December Saturday. The UB program's COVID-19 pause canceled last year's planned Dec. 22 matchup. The meeting with the 6-1 Bonnies and 4-2 Bulls at the Reilly Center on Saturday was already going to be … [Read more...] about Air of mystery looms over Bona-Buffalo rivalry game
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Wengender lifts UB in overtime
By PAUL GOTHAM Leah Wengender (Spencerport) connected on a strike from 25 yards away in the 108th minute to propel the University at Buffalo women's soccer team to a 2-1 overtime victory over Ohio in Mid-America Conference (MAC) action on Sunday. Wengender took a throw-in along the left wing and maneuvered past an Ohio defender before feeding teammate Gianna Yurchak just in … [Read more...] about Wengender lifts UB in overtime
Lefebvre and Mack among Section V alumni named NY Made Football All-Americans
By JOHN LIKANJE Zac Lefebvre (Victor) was one of the top receivers for the University at Buffalo and Joshua Mack (Pittsford Sutherland) was the second-leading rusher at Liberty University. The pair of seniors were among five Section V alumni named NY Made Football All-Americans for their performances in college football this season. 2020 NY MADE: ALL-AMERICANS Offense: QB: … [Read more...] about Lefebvre and Mack among Section V alumni named NY Made Football All-Americans
Syracuse mounts 16-point comeback to top Buffalo in OT
By PAUL CIFONELLI With 16 minutes left in the game, Josh Mballa gave Buffalo a 59-43 lead. It was the second time in the last minute the Bulls had that advantage. Syracuse then put on a press, crawled back into the game and won 107-96 in overtime. The Orange's biggest run over the last 16 minutes was 5-0, but the Bulls always had an answer to keep it close. Alan Griffin and … [Read more...] about Syracuse mounts 16-point comeback to top Buffalo in OT
Fair, Williams nab Preseason Big 4 honors
By PAUL GOTHAM Dyaisha Fair (Edison Tech) added to her list of preseason honors while Jeenathan Williams (UPrep) looks to build off a strong sophomore campaign. Both of the former Section V standouts earned spots on the Big 4 preseason teams announced earlier this week. Fair, a sophomore, was named Preseason Player of the Year. Last season at the University of Buffalo, the … [Read more...] about Fair, Williams nab Preseason Big 4 honors