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«  February 2005  »

Women's Hockey Player Mary Cohen
Monday, February 28, 2005

Mary CohenWomen's hockey player Mary Cohen (Ann Arbor, MI/Pioneer) was named Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. [more…] 

Women's Hockey Blanks Chatham to Finish Season
Sunday, February 27, 2005

Buffalo State earned its first shutout of the season, as it blanked ECAC-West-rival Chatham (0-18-0/0-12-0), 6-0, in the season finale for both teams today at the Ice Arena. [more…] 

Women's Hockey Skates Past Chatham, 4-1
Saturday, February 26, 2005

Jamie Overbeck (Tonawanda/Kenmore East) scored two goals as Buffalo State defeated Chatham (0-16) in an ECAC West conference game this evening at the Ice Arena. [more…] 

Track and Field Competes in NYSCTC Championship
Saturday, February 26, 2005

The track and field teams competed in the NYSCTC Championship this weekend at RIT. [more…] 

Two Bengal Cagers Earn All-SUNYAC Accolades
Friday, February 25, 2005

Buffalo State basketball players Gregg Jones (Syracuse/Nottingham) and Jacey Brooks (Machias/Franklinville) were both named Second Team All-SUNYAC last night at the conference championship dinner in Utica, NY.  [more…] 

Women's Basketball Season Ends at Oswego, 80-61
Tuesday, February 22, 2005

Buffalo State's season came to an end tonight with a loss at top-seeded Oswego (23-2), 80-61, in the SUNYAC Quarterfinals. [more…] 

Bihr Era Closes; Men's Basketball Stopped at Potsdam, 89-73
Tuesday, February 22, 2005

Buffalo State Head Coach Dick Bihr's 25-year coaching career came to an end tonight, as his Bengals lost at Potsdam (23-4), 89-73, in the SUNYAC Quarterfinals. [more…] 

Track and Field Athlete Jenelle Orosz
Monday, February 21, 2005

Jenelle OroszWomen's track and field athlete Jenelle Orosz (N. Tonawanda/N. Tonawanda was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. [more…] 

Women's Hockey Loses at Cortland, 4-1
Sunday, February 20, 2005

Buffalo State struck first but was not able to hold on to the lead, as the Bengals were defeated, 4-1, at Cortland (9-11/4-8) in ECAC West action earlier this afternoon.  [more…] 

Cortland Skates Past Women's Hockey, 5-1
Saturday, February 19, 2005

Cortland had scoring from five different players as it defeated visiting Buffalo State (3-12-1/0-9) today in an ECAC West contest at Alumni Ice Arena. [more…] 

Women's Basketball Falls to Oswego, 83-58
Saturday, February 19, 2005

BUFFALO, NY- Buffalo State closed out the regular season with an 83-58 loss to Oswego (22-2/14-2) this evening at the Sports Arena. Despite the loss, the Bengals have qualified for post-season play with an eighth-place finish in the SUNYAC. [more…] 

Oswego Runs Past Men's Basketball, 73-55
Saturday, February 19, 2005

BUFFALO, NY-Oswego (20-5/11-5) spoiled Buffalo State Head Coach Dick Bihr's last career home game, defeating the Bengals (10-14/5-11), 73-55, tonight at the Sports Arena. [more…] 

Track and Field Competes at SUNYAC Championship
Saturday, February 19, 2005

Jenelle Orosz (NorthTonawanda/North Tonawanda) jumped to a new school record in the high jump as Buffalo State’s indoor track and field teams competed in the SUNAYC Championship at Hobart today. The men’s team placed sixth of eight teams with 30 points, while the women's team placed eighth of eight teams with 17 points. [more…] 

Jazz Legend David Sanborn Takes Center Stage at Rockwell Hall
Friday, February 18, 2005

The Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall proudly presents veteran alto sax master David Sanborn on Friday, March 18 at 8:00 p.m. This is the opening concert of the Performing Arts Center’s 2005 Great Performers Series, presented by M&T Bank.  [more…] 

Castagna, Sheehan Earn All-Conference Recognition
Thursday, February 17, 2005

Buffalo State men’s hockey players Sean Castagna (San Jose, CA/Bellarmine Prep) and Sean Sheehan (Mt. Laurel, NJ/Lenape) received All-Conference recognition by the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC). [more…] 

Fredonia Shoots Past Women’s Basketball, 69-52
Tuesday, February 15, 2005

FREDONIA, NY—Fredonia (12-9/8-6) shot 53-percent from the field as it defeated visiting Buffalo State (9-15/6-9), 69-52, tonight in a SUNYAC contest at Steele Hall. [more…] 

Fredonia Edges Men’s Basketball, 76-72
Tuesday, February 15, 2005

FREDONIA, NY—Fredonia (8-14/4-10) withstood a second-half run by Buffalo State (10-13/5-10) and hung on for a 76-72 victory tonight at Steele Hall. [more…] 

Women's Diver Nicole Rutkowski
Monday, February 14, 2005

Nicole RutkowskiWomen's diver Nicole Rutkowski (Williamsville/Williamsville North) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week for the third time. [more…] 

Utica Blanks Women's Hockey, 2-0
Sunday, February 13, 2005

Buffalo State (3-11-1/0-8) dropped a physical 2-0 loss to visiting Utica (12-6-1/5-4) today in an ECAC West game at the Ice Arena. [more…] 

Women's Hockey Falls to Utica, 4-1
Saturday, February 12, 2005

Three first period goals catapulted Utica (11-6-1/4-4) past host Buffalo State (3-10-1/0-7), 4-1, today in an ECAC West game at the Ice Arena. [more…] 

Oswego Skates Past Men's Hockey, 5-3
Saturday, February 12, 2005

The Bengals wrapped up their season on the road with a 5-3 loss against Oswego (18-4-3/11-3) this evening. [more…] 

Swimming and Diving Completes Last Day of SUNYAC Championships; Rutkowski Wins Second SUNYAC Title
Saturday, February 12, 2005

Freshman diver Nicole Rutkowski (Williamsville/Williamsville North) took home her second SUNYAC title of the week, placing first on the one-meter board in the last night of competition of the SUNYAC Championships at the Flickinger Aquatic Center this evening.  [more…] 

Men's Basketball Edges New Paltz, 69-65
Saturday, February 12, 2005

Gregg Jones (Syracuse/Nottingham) scored 23 points to lead visiting Buffalo State (10-12/5-9) past New Paltz (9-13/3-10), 69-65, today in a SUNYAC contest. [more…] 

Women's Basketball Wins at New Paltz, 71-62
Saturday, February 12, 2005

Buffalo State (9-14/6-8) defeated host New Paltz (10-12/4-9), 71-62, today in a SUNYAC contest, despite having just five players score points. [more…] 

Women's Basketball Falls at Cortland, 63-50
Friday, February 11, 2005

Despite Jacey Brooks' (Machias/Franklinville) 23 points, Buffalo State (8-14/5-8) dropped a 63-50 decision at Cortland (16-5/10-3) tonight in a SUNYAC contest. [more…] 

Swimming and Diving Complete Second Day of SUNYAC Championships
Friday, February 11, 2005

The SUNYAC Swimming and Diving Championships completed its second day of competition today at the Flickinger Aquatic Center at Erie Community College. Buffalo State's men are seventh of nine teams with 182 points, and the women are in sixth with 157 points. [more…] 

Men's Basketball Loses at Cortland, 69-58
Friday, February 11, 2005

Buffalo State (9-12/4-9) was unable to overcome an early deficit, falling at Cortland (14-8/9-4), 69-58, tonight in a SUNYAC game. [more…] 

Men's Hockey Ties Cortland, 4-4
Friday, February 11, 2005

Junior Sean Burke's (Barrie,ON/St. Peter's) late third period goal with 3:21 remaining gave the Bengals a 4-4 tie at Cortland this evening.  [more…] 

Twenty-Four Buffalo State Student-Athletes Earn SUNYAC Academic Honors
Thursday, February 10, 2005

The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) announced its Commissioner's List and All-Academic Team today for the Fall 2004 semester, and 24 Buffalo State student-athletes have been recognized for their work in the classroom, with four receiving top honors. [more…] 

SUNYAC Swimming and Diving Championships Kick Off; Rutkowski Wins Three-Meter Diving
Thursday, February 10, 2005

Freshman Nicole Rutkowski (Williamsville/Williamsville North) became the first Buffalo State female diver to win a SUNYAC title, winning the three-meter competition tonight at the Flickinger Aquatic Center at Erie Community College in the first full day of competition of the SUNYAC Championships. [more…] 

Eighth Annual Bengal 5K Run and Fun Walk Slated for Mar. 19
Wednesday, February 09, 2005

Stretch those legs, put on your running or walking shoes and gear up for the Buffalo State College Alumni Association’s 8th Annual Bengal 5K Run and Fun Walk, to be held Saturday, March 19, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. on the Buffalo State College campus. Proceeds from this event benefit the Alumni Association’s Legacy Scholarship Fund, a scholarship awarded annually to a deserving student who is a child or grandchild of a Buffalo State graduate. Join faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the college to have a great time on the race course, enjoy the benefits of good fitness and help raise scholarship dollars. [more…] 

Brockport Upends Women's Basketball, 61-53
Tuesday, February 08, 2005

BUFFALO, NY—Katie Marcella (Schenectady/Guilderland) hit four second-half 3-pointers to lead Brockport (12-8/10-2) to a 61-53 come-from-behind victory over Buffalo State (8-13/5-7) tonight at the Sports Arena. [more…] 

Brockport Edges Men's Basketball, 80-74
Tuesday, February 08, 2005

BUFFALO, NY—Bryan Boswell (Amherst/Sweet Home) knocked down four free throws in the closing seconds to seal Brockport’s (14-6/8-4) 80-74 victory over Buffalo State (9-11/4-8) in a SUNYAC battle tonight at the Sports Arena. [more…] 

Men's Basketball Player Gregg Jones
Monday, February 07, 2005

Gregg JonesMen's basketball player Gregg Jones (Syracuse/Nottingham) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. [more…] 

Women's Hockey Explodes Past Brockport, 18-0
Sunday, February 06, 2005

Eleven different Bengals scored in an 18-0 victory over the club team of Brockport in an exhibition game at the Ice Arena this afternoon. [more…] 

Men's Hockey Falls To Plattsburgh, 5-1
Saturday, February 05, 2005

Buffalo State dropped its last home game of the season this evening, losing to Plattsburgh (11-11/4-7), 5-1, at the Ice Arena. [more…] 

Track and Field Teams Set New School Records at Mt. Union Invitational
Saturday, February 05, 2005

Two Buffalo State school records were broken today as Buffalo State’s indoor track and field teams competed at the Mt. Union Invitational. Jenelle Orosz (N.Tonawanda/N.Tonawanda) broke the school record for high jump while Richard Harris (Rochester/Hilton) broke his own school record on the 55-meter hurdles.  [more…] 

Potsdam Skates Past Men's Hockey, 5-3
Friday, February 04, 2005

Potsdam's Ryan McCarthy netted four goals to lead the Bears (9-12-1/5-6-0) past Buffalo State, 5-3, tonight in a SUNYAC game at the Ice Arena. [more…] 

Fredonia Tops Women's Basketball, 59-45
Tuesday, February 01, 2005

BUFFALO, NY—Fredonia (11-8/6-5) scored 29 points off 29 Buffalo State (8-12/5-6) turnovers in a 59-45 road SUNYAC victory tonight at the Sports Arena. [more…] 

Jones' 30 Leads Men's Basketball Past Fredonia, 80-72
Tuesday, February 01, 2005

BUFFALO, NY—Gregg Jones (Syracuse/Nottingham) scored a career-high 30 points to lead Buffalo State (9-10/4-7) past Fredonia (8-12/4-8), 80-72, in a SUNYAC contest at the Sports Arena tonight. [more…]