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Moss Resigns as Buffalo State Women’s Basketball Coach
Tuesday, February 28, 2006

BUFFALO, NY—Jerome Moss stepped down as head coach of the Buffalo State women’s basketball team today, athletics director Jerry S. Boyes announced today.  [more…] 

Culture Craze Announces New Spring-Summer Packages
Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Buffalo’s nine largest cultural organizations are launching a new round of packages on March 1 for Culture Craze, the discount ticketing program that allows families and adults to sample diverse offerings at multiple cultural institutions. The first Culture Craze package offerings were launched in November 2005. Marketing support is provided by Wegmans, Lawley Insurance Services, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Digicon Graphics, and The Buffalo News. [more…] 

Track Athlete Eric Bream
Monday, February 27, 2006

Eric BreamTrack athlete Eric Bream (Lockport/Lockport) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. [more…] 

Ireland's Favorite Traditional Band Danú to Perform at Rockwell Hall
Monday, February 27, 2006

Danú, the most in-demand Celtic touring band to emerge from Ireland in the past decade, takes the stage at The Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall on Friday, March 31 at 8:00 pm. This concert at the Performing Arts Center is part of the 2005-2006 Great Performers Series, presented by M&T Bank. [more…] 

Women's Hockey Tops Chatham to End Season
Sunday, February 26, 2006

PITTSBURGH--Jamie Overbeck (Tonawanda/Kenmore East) scored twice and Buffalo State (7-14-2) defeated host Chatham, 2-1, today in the season finale. [more…] 

Bream Wins Title; Indoor Track and Field Competes at State Championship Meet
Saturday, February 25, 2006

ROCHESTER, NY--Buffalo State's indoor track and field teams competed at the NYSCTC Championships today at RIT's Gordon Field House, with the men placing 11th of 13 teams, and the women finishing 13th of 16. [more…] 

Women's Hockey Blanks Chatham, 4-0
Saturday, February 25, 2006

PITTSBURGH--Buffalo State (6-14-2) posted its second-straight shutout, defeating host Chatham, 4-0, today in an ECAC West matchup. [more…] 

Three Bengals Earn SUNYAC Basketball Honors
Friday, February 24, 2006

FREDONIA, NY--The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) announced its 2005-06 Basketball All-Conference teams today, and Gregg Jones (Syracuse/Nottingham) and Dion Mozelle (Rego Park/Xaverian) represented Buffalo State on the men's side, and Darnika Moseley (Liverpool/Liverpool) was the lone selection for the women.  [more…] 

Hoyt Announces Funding to Renovate Student Center
Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Assemblymember and Buffalo State College Distinguished Young Alumnus Sam Hoyt announced today he has obtained funding to begin the long-awaited renovation of his alma mater’s Campbell Student Union. [more…] 

Women's Basketball Season Ends at Oswego, 71-59
Tuesday, February 21, 2006

OSWEGO, NY--Seventh-seeded Buffalo State's (9-17) season came to an end tonight at No. 2 Oswego (19-6), 71-59, in the SUNYAC Quarterfinals.  [more…] 

Cortland Stops Men's Basketball, 99-84
Tuesday, February 21, 2006

CORTLAND, NY--Top-seeded Cortland (23-3) exploded past visiting No. 8 Buffalo State (13-13), 99-84, ending the Bengals' season tonight in a SUNYAC quarterfinal contest at Corey Gymnasium. [more…] 

Buffalo State's Uschold Named ECAC West Women's Hockey Player of the Week
Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Amanda UscholdBuffalo State's Amanda Uschold (Rochester/Brighton) was named the ECAC West Women's Hockey player of the Week after leading the Bengals to a 2-0 win over Cortland on Sunday. [more…] 

Women's Hockey Player Amanda Uschold
Monday, February 20, 2006

Amanda UscholdWomen's hockey player Amanda Uschold (Rochester/Brighton) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. [more…] 

Women's Hockey Blanks Cortland, 2-0
Sunday, February 19, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Senior Amanda Uschold (Rochester/Brighton) scored twice in the final home game of her career as Buffalo State (5-14-2/1-9) defeated visiting Cortland (7-15-1/3-9), 2-0, today in an ECAC West game at the Ice Arena. [more…] 

Women's Basketball Pulls Away From SUNYIT, 70-56
Saturday, February 18, 2006

BUFFALO, NY—Buffalo State (9-16/6-10) and SUNYIT (5-19/1-15) combined to commit 56 turnovers in the Bengals’ 70-56 home victory today, in the SUNYAC regular season finale at the Sports Arena. [more…] 

SUNYIT Holds Off Men's Basketball, 91-83
Saturday, February 18, 2006

BUFFALO, NY—Chris Reaves (Syracuse/Herkimer CC) scored 28 points and SUNYIT (14-10/10-6) withstood a late rally by Buffalo State (13-12/7-9) to hold on for a 91-83 win today, in the final SUNYAC regular season game for both teams at the Sports Arena. [more…] 

Indoor Track and Field Competes at SUNYAC Championships
Saturday, February 18, 2006

GENEVA, NY--Buffalo State's indoor track and field teams competed at the SUNYAC Championships at Hobart/William Smith Colleges today, with the men's and women's teams each placing seventh of nine teams. [more…] 

Women's Hockey Falls to Cortland, 4-1
Saturday, February 18, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Buffalo State (4-14-2/0-9) dropped a 4-1 decision to visiting Cortland (7-14-1/3-8) today in an ECAC West showdown at the Ice Arena. [more…] 

Plattsburgh Edges Men's Hockey to Open SUNYAC Quarterfinals, 5-4
Friday, February 17, 2006

PLATTSBURGH, NY--Despite two goals and two assists by Sean Burke (Barrie, ON/St. Peter's), Buffalo State (11-13-1) fell to host Plattsburgh (15-10-1), 5-4, in the opening game of the SUNYAC Quarterfinals tonight at Stafford Arena. [more…] 

Burke, O'Connell, Sheehan Earn First Team All-SUNYAC Hockey Honors; Carriere Named Coach of the Year
Thursday, February 16, 2006

FREDONIA, NY--The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) announced its 2005-06 Ice Hockey All-Conference teams today, and Sean Burke (Barrie, ON/St. Peter's), Sean O'Connell (Buffalo/St. Francis) and Sean Sheehan (Mt. Laurel, NJ/Lenape) all represented Buffalo State on the First Team. In addition, Bengals' bench boss Nick Carriere was dubbed the conference Coach of the Year. [more…] 

Burchfield-Penney and Buffalo State College Unveil Design of New Museum Building
Wednesday, February 15, 2006

The Burchfield-Penney Art Center and Buffalo State College unveiled the design of the new Burchfield-Penney museum building on Wednesday, February 15 at 10:30 a.m. in the Burchfield-Penney. [more…] 

Women's Swimmer Kelly Stoklosa
Monday, February 13, 2006

Kelly StoklosaWomen's swimmer Kelly Stoklosa (W. Seneca/W. Seneca West) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. [more…] 

Women's Hockey Falls at Utica, 3-0
Sunday, February 12, 2006

UTICA, NY--Utica College completed the two-game sweep of Buffalo State (4-13-2/0-8), winning 3-0 today at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. [more…] 

Women's Hockey Blanked at Utica, 9-0
Saturday, February 11, 2006

UTICA, NY-Utica College outshot visiting Buffalo State (4-12-2/0-7) 57-5 in a 9-0 win tonight in an ECAC West contest.  [more…] 

Men's Basketball Nips Plattsburgh, 77-76
Saturday, February 11, 2006

PLATTSBURGH, NY--Dion Mozelle (Rego Park/Xaverian) made a layup with 2.7 second remaining to give visiting Buffalo State (13-11/7-8) a 77-76 victory over Plattsburgh (14-9/7-7) tonight in a SUNYAC game at Memorial Hall. [more…] 

Women's Basketball Loses at Plattsburgh, 63-58
Saturday, February 11, 2006

PLATTSBURGH, NY--Plattsburgh (6-17/4-10) defeated visiting Buffalo State (8-16/5-10), 63-58, today in a SUNYAC contest at Memorial Hall. [more…] 

Swimming Diving Wraps Up SUNYAC Championships;Stoklosa Captures Second SUNYAC Title
Saturday, February 11, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Buffalo State's swimming and diving teams concluded the SUNYAC Championships tonight at ECC's Flickinger Aquatic Center. The women placed sixth of nine teams with 256 points, and the men were seventh with 242. [more…] 

Men's Hockey Pounds Potsdam in Home Finale, 6-2
Saturday, February 11, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Sean Burke (Barrie, ON/St. Peter's) scored twice and set the Buffalo State record for goals in a season, as he led the Bengals (11-12-1/8-6) to a 6-2 victory over visiting Potsdam (7-13-4/6-7-1) tonight at the Ice Arena in the final regular season game for both teams. [more…] 

Men's Hockey Falls to Plattsburgh, 4-1
Friday, February 10, 2006

BUFFALO, NY-Plattsburgh (14-9-1/8-6) scored two goals in the first period and added two more in the third in a 4-1 victory over host Buffalo State (10-12-1/7-6) tonight at the Ice Arena.  [more…] 

Stoklosa Highlights Day No. 2 of SUNYAC Swimming and Diving Championships
Friday, February 10, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Kelly Stoklosa (W. Seneca/W. Seneca West) captured the SUNYAC Championship in the 100 breast with a school record time of 1:09.06 as Buffalo State completed the second day of the conference championships tonight at Flickinger Aquatic Center. The men's and women's teams are both sixth of nine teams. [more…] 

Women's Basketball Explodes Past Potsdam, 86-78
Friday, February 10, 2006

POTSDAM, NY--Buffalo State (8-15/5-9) turned in its biggest offensive output of the season tonight en route to an 86-78 victory over host Potsdam (2-20/2-11) in a SUNYAC game at Jerry Welsh Gymnasium. [more…] 

Potsdam Drops Men's Basketball, 97-81
Friday, February 10, 2006

POTSDAM, NY--Edane Barton scored 26 points to lead Potsdam (13-9/8-5) past visiting Buffalo State (12-11/6-8), 97-81, in a SUNYAC game tonight at Jerry Welsh Gymnasium. [more…] 

Forty-One Buffalo State Fall Student-Athletes Earn SUNYAC Academic Honors
Thursday, February 09, 2006

The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) announced its Commissioner's List and All-Academic Team today for the Fall 2005 semester, and 41 Buffalo State student-athletes have been recognized for their work in the classroom, including 19 on the Commissioner's List. [more…] 

Swimming and Diving Wraps Up Day No. 1 of SUNYAC Championships
Thursday, February 09, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Buffalo State's swimming and diving teams competed in the opening day of the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Championships tonight at the Flickinger Aquatic Center in downtown Buffalo. The men's and women's teams both are in seventh of nine teams through six events.  [more…] 

Buffalo State Teams Up With Amherst Middle School to Teach Math Properties for Sixth Grade New York State Assessment Test
Wednesday, February 08, 2006

Buffalo State College pre-service math teachers and Amherst Middle School math teachers have devised a novel way to teach sixth graders the math properties they will need to know for the upcoming New York State assessment test. [more…] 

Tenth Annual Western New York Women's Hall of Fame Ceremony Slated for March 9
Wednesday, February 08, 2006

The Western New York’s Women Hall of Fame will honor eight women at its 10th Annual Luncheon at noon on March 9 in the Adam’s Mark Hotel. The eight new inductees were nominated by their peers in recognition for their work and inspiration that have deeply enriched the Western New York community. [more…] 

Men's Basketball Pulls Away From Geneseo, 70-58
Tuesday, February 07, 2006

BUFFALO, NY—Dante Griggs (Bronx/Chester Academy) scored a career-high 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Buffalo State (12-10/6-7) defeated visiting Geneseo (9-12/4-8), 70-58, in a SUNYAC game tonight at the Sports Arena. [more…] 

Women's Basketball Falls to Geneseo in Closing Seconds, 51-49
Tuesday, February 07, 2006

BUFFALO, NY—Katy Irving (Olean/Olean) hit a 15-foot jumper with 25 seconds remaining and Geneseo (14-7/9-4) survived a scare from Buffalo State (7-15/4-9), winning 51-49, tonight in a SUNYAC contest at the Sports Arena. [more…] 

Men's Hockey Players Burke and Sheehan
Monday, February 06, 2006

Men's hockey players Sean Burke (Barrie, ON/St. Peter's) and Sean Sheehan (Mt. Laurel, NJ/Lenape) were named Buffalo State Co-Athletes of the Week, after helping the Bengals clinch their second SUNYAC playoff berth in school history. [more…] 

Burke, Sheehan Capture SUNYAC Men's Hockey Weekly Honors
Monday, February 06, 2006

Buffalo State men's hockey players Sean Burke (Barrie, ON/St. Peter's) and Sean Sheehan (Mt. Laurel, NJ/Lenape) were recognized today by the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) for their outstanding play this past weekend. [more…] 

Larsen Earns ECAC West Women's Hockey Weekly Accolade
Monday, February 06, 2006

Buffalo State women's hockey player Meredith Larsen (Ann Arbor, MI/Pioneer) was named the ECAC West Women's Hockey Goalie of the Week today. [more…] 

Men's Basketball Tops Oneonta, 77-65
Saturday, February 04, 2006

BUFFALO, NY—Buffalo State (11-10/5-7) dominated visiting Oneonta (7-14/2-11) inside, outscoring the Red Dragons 40-22 in the paint en route to a 77-65 in a SUNYAC game tonight at the Sports Arena. [more…] 

Men's Hockey Works Overtime to Beat Brockport, 4-3
Saturday, February 04, 2006

BROCKPORT, NY--Jason Hill (Niagara Falls/Niagara Falls) scored 3:19 into overtime to give visiting Buffalo State (10-11-1/7-5) a 4-3 victory over Brockport (2-17-1/1-9) in a SUNYAC game tonight at Tuttle North Ice Arena. [more…] 

Women's Hockey Ties Bethel, 1-1
Saturday, February 04, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Meredith Larsen (Ann Arbor, MI/Pioneer) made 44 saves and Kelsey Truran (Berkley, MI/Berkley) scored with just two seconds remaining in regulation as Buffalo State (4-11-2) tied Bethel (7-8-2), 1-1, today in a non-conference game in the Ice Arena. [more…] 

Oneonta Edges Women's Basketball, 60-55
Saturday, February 04, 2006

BUFFALO, NY—Gabrielle Doemel (Latham/Holy Names) scored 18 points and had five assists as Oneonta (15-6/9-3) outlasted Buffalo State (7-14/4-8), 60-55, tonight in a SUNYAC contest at the Sports Arena. [more…] 

Indoor Track and Field Places at Mt. Union Open
Saturday, February 04, 2006

ALLIANCE, Ohio--Buffalo State's indoor track and field teams competed at the Mt. Union College Open today, and the men placed fourth of nine teams while the women finished seventh. [more…] 

Men's Hockey Blasts No. 10 Geneseo, 7-0; Clinches SUNYAC Playoff Berth
Friday, February 03, 2006

GENESEO, NY--Sean Burke (Barrie, ON/St. Peter's) had three goals and two assists as Buffalo State (9-11-1/6-5) stunned the 10th-ranked team in the nation Geneseo (13-6-2/7-4) on its own ice, winning 7-0, tonight in a SUNYAC game at Ira S. Wilson Arena.  [more…] 

Women's Basketball Falls at Oswego, 69-55
Friday, February 03, 2006

OSWEGO, NY--Oswego (14-5/10-2) completed the season sweep over visiting Buffalo State (7-13/4-7) with a 69-55 victory in a SUNYAC contest at Max Ziel Gymnasium. [more…] 

Men's Basketball Upsets Oswego, 80-78
Friday, February 03, 2006

OSWEGO, NY--Dion Mozelle (Rego Park/Xaverian) hit a short baseline jumper with 1.4 seconds remaining to give Buffalo State (10-10/4-7) an 80-78 victory over host Oswego (15-5/9-3), tonight in a SUNYAC game. [more…] 

Women's Hockey Blanked by Bethel, 4-0
Friday, February 03, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Bethel University (7-8-1) outshot Buffalo State (4-11-1) 46-10 en route to a 4-0 victory in a non-conference game tonight at the Ice Arena. [more…] 

Former Bengals Holbok, Mikolaichik Ink Pro Gridiron Deals
Thursday, February 02, 2006

Former Buffalo State players Mike Holbok (Williamsville/St. Joe's) and Mike Mikolaichik (Hilton/Hilton) have signed professional contracts to continue their football careers.  [more…] 

Planetarium Holds Special Show on Pluto to Mark 76th Anniversary of its Discovery
Thursday, February 02, 2006

Clyde Tombaugh was barely 23 years old and had only a high school education when he arrived at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. But 13 months later, he made a discovery that shook the world – he found the ninth planet, Pluto. [more…] 

Beyond/In Western New York 2007 Call for Works
Wednesday, February 01, 2006

Thanks to the resounding success of the expanded biennial exhibition Beyond/In Western New York 2005, 13 visual arts institutions in WNY will again join forces for the 2007 presentation of this ambitious project. The new format has reenergized this long-standing exhibition, originally conceived by the Albright-Knox in 1977 as the invitational, In Western New York. It is open to both emerging and established artists in the eastern Great Lakes region. Submissions are due by June 1, 2006. [more…]