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Applications for Beyond/In Western New York 2007 Due June 1, 2006
Sunday, April 30, 2006

Artists interested in submitting work to the expanded biennial exhibition Beyond/In Western New York 2007, must do so by Thursday, June 1, 2006. Thirteen Western New York visual arts institutions, including the Burchfield-Penney Art Center, will again join forces for the 2007 presentation of this ambitious project.  [more…] 

Track and Field Teams Place Seventh at SUNYACs; Jacobsen Named Field Athlete of the Meet
Saturday, April 29, 2006

BROCKPORT, NY--Buffalo State's track and field teams completed the SUNYAC Outdoor Championships at Brockport today with both the men's and women's teams placing seventh of eight teams. [more…] 

Softball Upsets No. 2 Ithaca, Splits Doubleheader
Saturday, April 29, 2006

ITHACA, NY--Buffalo State (28-10) upset the No. 2-ranked team in the nation Ithaca (32-4) on its own field today, winning the second game of a doubleheader, 3-2, after falling 4-2 in the opener.  [more…] 

Women's Lacrosse Clinches Playoff Spot, Tops Oswego, 11-9
Saturday, April 29, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Buffalo State (8-8/3-4) clinched a SUNYAC playoff berth for the second time in school history, defeating visiting Oswego (3-10/2-5), 11-9, today at Coyer Field.  [more…] 

Track and Field Opens SUNYAC Championships; Jacobsen Captures Shot Put Title
Friday, April 28, 2006

BROCKPORT, NY--Buffalo State's outdoor track and field teams opened the SUNYAC Championships today at Brockport with an individual championship in the shot put by Liz Jacobsen (Gresham, OR/Sam Barlow). [more…] 

Buffalo State Holds 134th Commencement Ceremonies
Thursday, April 27, 2006

Two United States senators will help send Buffalo State College’s Class of 2006 into the world on May 6, 2006, as the college holds its 134th commencement ceremonies in the Sports Arena on the campus at 1300 Elmwood Ave. [more…] 

Women's Lacrosse Tops Potsdam, 11-7
Wednesday, April 26, 2006

BUFFALO, NY—Freshman Kristen Lindner (Webster/Webster Thomas) had a career-high three goals and one assist to lead Buffalo State (7-8/2-4) past visiting SUNYAC-rival Potsdam (3-10/0-6), 11-7, today at Coyer Field. [more…] 

Fisher Throws No-Hitter; Softball Splits Doubleheader with Fredonia
Wednesday, April 26, 2006

BUFFALO, NY—Freshman Aimee Fisher (Hamburg/Frontier) threw her second no-hitter of the season in Buffalo State’s (27-9/15-5) 5-0 victory over visiting Fredonia (10-25-1/5-12-1) today in the second half of a SUNYAC doubleheader. Fredonia won the first game by a 6-3 count. [more…] 

Softball Gets Back on Track with Sweep at Brockport
Monday, April 24, 2006

BROCKPORT, NY--Buffalo State (26-8/14-4) pounded 22 hits in a pair of wins at SUNYAC-rival Brockport today, winning 8-2 and 6-1. [more…] 

Softball Player Lauren Mruk
Monday, April 24, 2006

Lauren MrukSoftball player Lauren Mruk (Lancaster/Lancaster) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. [more…] 

Geneseo Tops Women's Lacrosse, 15-7
Saturday, April 22, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Geneseo (9-1/5-0) scored eight consecutive goals and stayed unbeaten in SUNYAC play with a 15-7 victory over host Buffalo State (6-8/1-4) today at Coyer Field. [more…] 

Softball Overpowered by No. 19 Plattsburgh
Saturday, April 22, 2006

PLATTSBURGH, NY--Buffalo State (24-8/12-4) had its six-game winning streak snapped in stunning fashion, falling 9-2 and 8-0 to nationally 19th-ranked Plattsburgh (27-7/15-1) today in a pair of SUNYAC games in North Country. [more…] 

Softball Tacks on Two More Wins; Sweeps Potsdam
Friday, April 21, 2006

POTSDAM, NY--Buffalo State (24-6/12-2) kept pace with the top teams in the SUNYAC with a two-game sweep at Potsdam (5-19/2-12) today, winning 8-1 and 3-1.  [more…] 

Volleyball Player Breier Receives SUNY Chancellor's Award
Thursday, April 20, 2006

Buffalo State student-athlete Jen Breier (Grand Island/Grand Island) was among the approximately 175 students from all of the State University of New York (SUNY) institutions honored as Chancellor John R. Ryan recognized SUNY’s outstanding students at a ceremony on April 10 at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. [more…] 

Trees Interpreted: Charles Burchfield and Mark Lavatelli On View at the Burchfield-Penney
Wednesday, April 19, 2006

The Burchfield-Penney Art Center is pleased to present Trees Interpreted: Charles Burchfield and Mark Lavatelli, which is on view from April 22 – October 22, 2006. An opening reception celebrating the exhibition will held on Friday, May 12 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. [more…] 

Softball Piles on Two More; Earns Sweep at Rochester
Tuesday, April 18, 2006

ROCHESTER, NY--Buffalo State (22-6) needed extra innings, but added two more wins to its season total, sweeping host University of Rochester (17-13), winning 5-4 in 10 innings and 5-2, today in a non-conference doubleheader. [more…] 

Women's Lacrosse Falls Just Short After Five Overtimes at Brockport
Tuesday, April 18, 2006

BROCKPORT, NY--Buffalo State (6-7/1-3) and Brockport (7-3/2-2) played five overtime periods before the Golden Eagles finally prevailed 12-11 in a SUNYAC game today in Brockport. [more…] 

Women's Lacrosse Player Leah Bernal
Monday, April 17, 2006

Leah BernalWomen’s lacrosse player Leah Bernal (Marilla/Iroquois) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. [more…] 

Women's Lacrosse Falls Short at Oneonta, 14-10
Saturday, April 15, 2006

BUFFALO, NY—Buffalo State (6-6/1-2) mounted a second-half rally, but fell short at Oneonta (4-7/2-1), falling 14-10 today in a SUNYAC contest. [more…] 

Softball Returns to Winning Ways; Sweeps Oswego
Saturday, April 15, 2006

BUFFALO, NY—Buffalo State (20-6/10-2) overcame six errors and got back on track with a two-game sweep of visiting Oswego (6-13/3-6), winning 5-3 and 3-2, today in a conference doubleheader at Bengal Field. [more…] 

Two Records Fall at Slippery Rock Outdoor Track and Field Meet
Saturday, April 15, 2006

SLIPPERY ROCK, Penn.--Buffalo State's track and field teams went head-to-head with a number of Division II and top-flight Division III programs at the Slippery Rock University Invitational today, posting several strong finishes.  [more…] 

Softball Drops Two to Cortland
Friday, April 14, 2006

BUFFALO, NY—Cortland (18-8/8-2) knocked host Buffalo State (18-6/8-2) from the unbeaten ranks in SUNYAC play with a pair of victories, 4-0 and 4-3, today at Bengal Field. [more…] 

Women's Lacrosse Blasts Cazenovia, 12-4
Friday, April 14, 2006

CAZENOVIA, NY—Buffalo State (6-5) sprinted to its second consecutive win with a 12-4 victory at Cazenovia (0-7), today in a non-conference match-up. [more…] 

Women's Lacrosse Rallies Past Fredonia, 13-10
Tuesday, April 11, 2006

FREDONIA, NY--Buffalo State (5-5/1-1) overcame a 7-6 halftime deficit to defeat host Fredonia (2-3/0-2), 13-10, today in a SUNYAC contest. [more…] 

Softball Rolls to Seventh Straight; Sweeps Pair at Geneseo
Tuesday, April 11, 2006

GENESEO, NY—Buffalo State (18-4/8-0) remained unbeaten in SUNYAC play and ran its winning streak to seven games with a two-game sweep of Geneseo (15-9/9-3), winning 5-3 and 6-2 today at Vic Raschi Field. [more…] 

Buffalo State Student-Athletes Host Annual Kids' Night Out
Monday, April 10, 2006

Buffalo State College Athletics welcomed inner-city youth to the Sports Arena for its Fourth Annual “Kids' Night Out” program on Friday evening from 6 until 9 p.m.  [more…] 

Softball Player Nicole Sabuda
Monday, April 10, 2006

Nicole SabudaSoftball player Nicole Sabuda(Orchard Park/Orchard Park) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. [more…] 

Defense Keys Softball Sweep Over Oneonta
Sunday, April 09, 2006

BUFFALO, NY – Buffalo State (16-4/6-0) relied on its SUNYAC-leading defense to help win a pair of conference games today at Bengal Field, defeating Oneonta (9-13/2-6) 2-1 and 6-1. [more…] 

Track and Field Competes at University of Rochester Invite
Sunday, April 09, 2006

ROCHESTER, NY--Buffalo State's outdoor track and field teams competed in a non-team scored meet at the Univerity of Rochester's Fauver Stadium today. [more…] 

Fourth-Ranked Cortland Too Strong for Women's Lacrosse, 17-2
Saturday, April 08, 2006

CORTLAND, NY--Cortland (9-0/1-0) demonstrated why it is the fourth-ranked team in the nation, racing to a 12-0 halftime lead before claiming a 17-2 win over visiting Buffalo State (4-5/0-1) today in a SUNYAC game at the SUNY Cortland Stadium Complex. [more…] 

Softball Sweeps New Paltz; Stays Unbeaten in SUNYAC Play
Saturday, April 08, 2006

BUFFALO, NY – Buffalo State (14-4/4-0) relied on strong pitching and timely hitting in a two-game sweep of visiting SUNYAC-rival New Paltz (4-13/0-6) today, winning 3-1 and 6-1 at Bengal Field. [more…] 

Art Conservation Program Awarded $1.65 Million Mellon Foundation Grant
Friday, April 07, 2006

Buffalo State College’s prestigious Art Conservation Department – one of only three such accredited degree-granting graduate programs in the nation – has received $1.65 million from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in support of its conservation science initiative.  [more…] 

Buffalo State Alum Gonzalez Named Head Men's Basketball Coach at Seton Hall
Friday, April 07, 2006

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. – Former Buffalo State basketball player Bobby Gonzalez has been named the head men's basketball coach at Seton Hall. [more…] 

Buffalo State Alum Gonzalez Named Head Men's Basketball Coach at Seton Hall
Friday, April 07, 2006

Former Buffalo State basketball player Bobby Gonzalez has been named the head men's basketball coach at Seton Hall. [more…] 

Allegany Stuns Women's Lacrosse in Overtime, 9-8
Wednesday, April 05, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Allegheny (3-4) scored six consecutive goals to rally past host Buffalo State (4-4) for a 9-8 overtime victory today at Coyer Field. [more…] 

Softball Splits Doubleheader at RIT
Wednesday, April 05, 2006

ROCHESTER, NY--Buffalo State (12-4) and RIT (8-8) braved the elements today and split a non-conference doubleheader with host RIT taking the first game, 5-3, and Buffalo State retaliating to win the night cap, 8-3. [more…] 

Tennis Star Works Out in Buffalo State Sports Arena
Wednesday, April 05, 2006

Elena Dementieva, the No. 8-ranked women's tennis player in the world in the most recent WTA Tour rankings, conducted a private workout this morning in the Buffalo State Sports Arena. [more…] 

Wassinger Earns NYSCTC Weekly Honors
Tuesday, April 04, 2006

Buffalo State's Todd Wassinger (Sanborn/Starpoint) was named the New York State Collegiate Track Conference (NYSCTC) Field Athlete of the Week after a strong showing at Saturday's Division I meet at the University of Maryland. [more…] 

Women's Lacrosse Player Chelsey Frail
Monday, April 03, 2006

Chelsey FrailWomen’s lacrosse player Chelsey Frail (E. Rochester/E. Rochester) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. [more…] 

Women's Lacrosse Holds on for Win at Kenyon, 14-13
Sunday, April 02, 2006

GAMBIER, Ohio--Buffalo State (4-3) used a familiar formula to win its second-consecutive one-goal game, defeating host Kenyon (1-3), 14-13, today in a non-conference match-up. [more…] 

Women's Lacrosse Edges College of Wooster, 10-9
Saturday, April 01, 2006

WOOSTER, Ohio--Shantel Ackley (Baldwinsville/CW Baker) scored five goals and Chelsey Frail (E. Rochester/E. Rochester) tied a school record for goals in a career as Buffalo State (3-3) edged host College of Wooster, 10-9, today in a non-conference battle. [more…] 

Wassinger, Jacobsen Score at University of Maryland Terrapin Outdoor Track and Field Invitational
Saturday, April 01, 2006

COLLEGE PARK, Md. --Buffalo State's outdoor track and field teams got a taste of the "big time" today, opening their season at the Division I University of Maryland Terrapin Invitational.  [more…]