By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The stage was set for the ultimate in storybook endings at the Rochester Lady Lancers inaugural home opener. Match tied 1-1, the final seconds of stoppage time winding down, and a penalty awarded after a tackle in the box. New York Magic goalkeeper Sierra Bonham, however, spoiled the party. She lunged to her right to thwart Taylor Wingerden’s kick … [Read more...] about Lady Lancers play to draw in opener
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Lancers and Lady Lancers kick off Sunday
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Long before SoccerSam came along, there was HockeySam. True story. And, oh, how the sporting landscape in Rochester may have been different if Sam Fantauzzo, aka SoccerSam, had remained transfixed on the puck. Fantauzzo and his friends in the Ellison Street neighborhood in Rochester were big into hockey. Friends like Phil Naro, who has gone on to … [Read more...] about Lancers and Lady Lancers kick off Sunday
NCAA Awards Buffalo the 2019 Frozen Four and the 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The City of Buffalo and KeyBank Center will host the 2019 Men’s Frozen Four and the 2022 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball First and Second Rounds, the NCAA announced Tuesday (April 18). Canisius College, along with the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and Niagara University, will once again serve as the host groups for the two championship … [Read more...] about NCAA Awards Buffalo the 2019 Frozen Four and the 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
Dubin pitches gem; UB earns road series win over Sam Houston State, 10-4
Courtesy of UBBulls.com HUNTSVILLE, TX – The University at Buffalo baseball team (6-14, 0-0 MAC) was able to collect the series winning victory on Saturday afternoon on the road at Sam Houston State, 10-4. The Bulls collected a pair of wins on the weekend against one of the hottest teams in the country as the Bearkats entered the weekend winning 14 of their last 15 games. UB … [Read more...] about Dubin pitches gem; UB earns road series win over Sam Houston State, 10-4
Villa Maria sophomore Shaquana Owens eclipses 1,000 career points
Courtesy of Villa Maria Athletics BUFFALO, NY -- Villa Maria College sophomore Shaquana Owens (Buffalo, NY/Tapestry Charter) made history this past week at the United States Collegiate Athletic Association National Basketball Tournament, eclipsing 1,000 career points in just two seasons. Owens eclipsed the 1,000 point mark in an 18-point performance against second-seeded … [Read more...] about Villa Maria sophomore Shaquana Owens eclipses 1,000 career points