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Football Overpowered at Kean, 50-30
Saturday, September 30, 2006

UNION, NJ—Kean (3-1/1-0) racked up 531 yards of offense in a 50-30 victory over visiting Buffalo State (1-3/0-2) in a New Jersey Athletic Conference game today at Kean Alumni Stadium. [more…] 

Cross Country Runs at Geneseo Invitational
Saturday, September 30, 2006

GENESEO, NY--Buffalo State's cross country teams competed at the Geneseo Invitational at Letchworth State Park today, with the women placing 12th of 16 and the men running 16th of 18 teams. [more…] 

Women's Soccer Loses to Oneonta, 5-0
Saturday, September 30, 2006

BUFFALO, NY—Oneonta junior Mary Velan (Stamford/Stamford) scored two goals as the visiting Red Dragons (11-1/6-0) defeated Buffalo State (8-2-2/4-1), 5-0, in a conference game today at Coyer Field. [more…] 

Men's Soccer Wins Fourth Straight; Rips SUNYIT, 3-0
Saturday, September 30, 2006

UTICA,NY--Buffalo State (6-5/3-1) registered its fourth-consecutive shutout victory, defeating host SUNYIT (2-7/0-6), 3-0, today in the SUNYAC match. [more…] 

Women's Soccer Downs New Paltz, 2-0
Friday, September 29, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Buffalo State (8-1-2/4-0) extended its school record winning-streak to eight games with a 2-0 victory over visiting New Paltz (4-6-1/2-3) in a SUNYAC game today at Coyer Field. [more…] 

Men's Soccer Blanks New Paltz, 3-0
Friday, September 29, 2006

NEW PALTZ, NY--Prisco Houndanon (Togo, W. Africa) scored twice and Buffalo State (5-5/2-1) earned its third-straight shutout win, defeating host New Paltz (2-7-1/0-4-1), 3-0, today in a SUNYAC match. [more…] 

Burchfield-Penney Gala and Auction Celebrates 40 Years of Artistic Excellence
Wednesday, September 27, 2006

The Burchfield-Penney Art Center is pleased to announce that the museum’s annual auction and gala will take place on Friday, October 13, 2006 in the Mary Seaton Room at Kleinhans Music Hall. The chairpersons for this year’s event are Joan Bukowski, Delia Cadle, and James Hofmeister with Paula Joy Reinhold serving as honorary chair.  [more…] 

Women's Lacrosse Named IWLCA Honor Squad
Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Buffalo State's women's lacrosse team was recognized by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) as an Honor Squad for achieving a team grade point average higher than 3.0 for the spring semester.  [more…] 

Men's Soccer Slips Past RIT, 1-0
Tuesday, September 26, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Joshua Mitchell (Schenectady/S. Colonie) scored in the 65th minute and Buffalo State (4-5) defeated visiting RIT, 1-0, in a non-conference match today at Coyer Field. [more…] 

Women's Soccer Rolls Past Morrisville, 7-1
Tuesday, September 26, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Buffalo State (7-1-2) extended its school-record winning-streak to seven games with a convincing 7-1 victory over visiting Morrisville (2-7), today at Towers Field. [more…] 

Cross Country Runner Jenny Vacanti
Monday, September 25, 2006

Jenny VacantiCross country runner Jenny Vacanti (Niagara Falls/Niagara Wheatfield) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. [more…] 

No. 12 Cortland Defeats Football, 38-20
Saturday, September 23, 2006

BUFFALO, NY—Matt Rickert scored a career-high three touchdowns and No. 12-ranked Cortland (3-0/1-0) defeated host Buffalo State (1-2/0-1), 38-20, today at Coyer Field in the first-ever New Jersey Athletic Conference game between two New York State schools.  [more…] 

Cross Country Competes at St. Lawrence Invitational
Saturday, September 23, 2006

CANTON, NY--Buffalo State’s cross country teams competed at the Ronald C. Hofffmann Invitational today hosted by St. Lawrence University, with the women’s team finishing third of six teams with 75 points, while the men’s team placed fifth out of eight teams with 159 points. [more…] 

Women's Volleyball Winless in SUNYAC
Saturday, September 23, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Buffalo State (2-14/0-4) dropped two more matches as the host of the first round of SUNYAC West Pool Play today, falling in straight games to Geneseo and Fredonia.  [more…] 

Women's Soccer Pounds SUNYIT; Bengals Remain Perfect in SUNYAC Play
Saturday, September 23, 2006

BUFFALO, NY—Freshman Mindy Wendt (Sanborn/Starpoint) recorded her first collegiate hat trick as Buffalo State (6-1-2/3-0) defeated SUNYIT (1-8/0-4), 9-0, in a conference game today. [more…] 

Women's Volleyball Falls Twice to Open League Play
Friday, September 22, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Buffalo State (2-12/0-2) dropped a pair of matches tonight as the hosts of SUNYAC West Pool play, falling 3-1 against Brockport and 3-0 against Oswego. [more…] 

Buffalo State Honors Nine Faculty and Staff at Convocation Ceremony
Thursday, September 21, 2006

On Thursday September 21, Buffalo State honored nine faculty and staff members at its annual convocation to formally begin the new school year. [more…] 

Women's Soccer Shuts Out Medaille, 1-0; Melsert Sets School Record
Wednesday, September 20, 2006

W. SENECA, NY--Katie Melsert (Burnt Hills/Burnt Hills) set a Buffalo State record with her fourth-consecutive shutout, and the Bengals (5-1-2) defeated host Medaille (3-4), 1-0, in a non-conference game today at the West Seneca Soccer Complex. [more…] 

Burchfield-Penney Announces Recipients of Craft Art Awards
Wednesday, September 20, 2006

The Burchfield-Penney Art Center is very pleased to announce that the work Two Drawer Hoop Skirt by Tracy A. Fiegl of Filmore, NY is the recipient of the Sylvia L. Rosen Endowment Purchase Award for the Craft Art Western New York 2006 exhibition. Stephen Merritt of Rochester, NY was awarded the Sylvia L. Rosen Award for Traditional Ceramics and Gian-Paul Piane of Honeoye Falls, NY received the Margaret E. Mead Endowment Award.  [more…] 

Men's Soccer Sprints Past Pitt-Bradford, 3-0
Tuesday, September 19, 2006

BRADFORD, Pa.--Buffalo State (3-5) score three first-half goals and ripped past host Pitt-Bradford, 3-0, in a non-conference match today. [more…] 

Women's Volleyball Bows to Penn State Behrend
Tuesday, September 19, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Buffalo State (2-10) dropped three-consecutive games to unbeaten Penn State Behrend (10-0) tonight at the Sports Arena in the Bengals' final tune-up before this weekend's SUNYAC Pool Play. [more…] 

Melsert Named SUNYAC Women's Soccer Player of the Week
Monday, September 18, 2006

Buffalo State junior goalkeeper Katie Melsert (Burnt Hills/Burnt Hills) has been selected as the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Women's Soccer Athlete of the Week for the week ending September 17, after posting a pair of shutouts to open conference play this past weekend. [more…] 

Women's Soccer Player Katie Melsert
Monday, September 18, 2006

Katie MelsertWomen's soccer goalkeeper Katie Melsert (Burnt Hills/Burnt Hills) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. [more…] 

Cross Country Posts Strong Finish at Hobart and William Smith Invitational
Saturday, September 16, 2006

GENEVA, NY--Buffalo State's cross country teams competed at the Hobart and William Smith Invitational today, and the women's team placed second of six teams and the men finished third. [more…] 

Men's Soccer Drops Heartbreaker to No. 13 Plattsburgh, 2-1
Saturday, September 16, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Ryan Forsberg (Endicott) scored in the 99th minute to give the 13th-ranked team in the nation Plattsburgh (4-1-1/1-1) a 2-1 overtime victory over host Buffalo State (2-5/1-1) in a SUNYAC contest today at Coyer Field. [more…] 

Women's Soccer Continues to Roll; Shuts Out Plattsburgh
Saturday, September 16, 2006

PLATTSBURGH, NY--Buffalo State (4-1-2/2-0) posted its third-straight shutout and fourth-consecutive win, defeating host Plattsburgh (4-2-1/0-2), 2-0, today in a SUNYAC contest. The win was the first-ever against Plattsburgh for Buffalo State. [more…] 

Men's Soccer Blanks Potsdam, 2-0
Friday, September 15, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Buffalo State (2-4/1-0) opened its SUNYAC schedule with a convincing 2-0 home victory over Potsdam (2-3-1/0-1) today at Coyer Field. [more…] 

Women's Soccer Wins Third Straight, Tops Potsdam
Friday, September 15, 2006

POTSDAM, NY--Buffalo State (3-1-2/1-0) posted its third-consecutive victory, edging host Potsdam (3-2/0-1), 1-0, today in the SUNYAC regular season opener for both teams. [more…] 

D'Youville Edges Women's Volleyball
Thursday, September 14, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--D'Youville (5-6) outlasted Buffalo State (2-9) despite relinquishing a two-game lead, eventually claiming a 3-2 victory in a non-conference match-up tonight at the Sports Arena. [more…] 

Grammy Winning Artist Kathy Mattea to Play Rockwell Hall
Thursday, September 14, 2006

The Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall proudly presents country superstar Kathy Mattea on Friday, November 3 at 8:00 p.m. This concert is part of the Performing Arts Center’s 2006-2007 Great Performers Series, presented by M&T Bank.  [more…] 

Physics Profs Receive $360K Energy Grant
Wednesday, September 13, 2006

The United States Department of Energy, Basic Energy Sciences, has recognized the promising contributions made by two Buffalo State professors by funding a second grant, this one for $360,000. The first grant was for $275,000. The mission of the Basic Energy Sciences (BES) program is to “...expand the scientific foundations for new and improved energy technologies.” [more…] 

Second City Brings Biting Satire and Big Laughs to Rockwell Hall
Wednesday, September 13, 2006

The Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall proudly welcomes one of comedy’s greatest acts, The Second City Touring Company performing “Truth, Justice or The American Way” on Friday, October 27 at 8:00 p.m. This performance is part of the Buffalo State College’s Homecoming/Parents Weekend festivities.  [more…] 

Defensive Driving Class Being Offered!
Wednesday, September 13, 2006

The Buffalo State Alumni Association has teamed up with Liberty Mutual to offer a defensive driving class to Buffalo State faculty, staff, alumni and students on Saturday, November 4, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., in Ketchum Hall 219.  [more…] 

Michael Civisca Celebrates WNY Homecoming at Rockwell Hall
Tuesday, September 12, 2006

The Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall proudly presents the Western New York homecoming of favorite son Michael Civisca with two shows, Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14 at 8:00 p.m. This concert is part of the Performing Arts Center’s 2006-2007 Great Performers Series, presented by M&T Bank.  [more…] 

Dick Smith Teaching Pavilion on Waterfront Campus Completed
Tuesday, September 12, 2006

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Buffalo State College’s Dick Smith Teaching Pavilion will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. Located at the foot of Porter Avenue, the pavilion is named in honor of former Assemblymember Richard Smith who was instrumental in obtaining a legislative appropriation that helped to fund its construction. Private donors also helped to fund the pavilion’s construction. Smith will participate in the ceremony. [more…] 

Buffalo State's Burke Signs Pro Hockey Contract
Monday, September 11, 2006

Sean BurkeThe Amarillo Gorillas of the Central Hockey League (CHL) announced they have come to terms with former Buffalo State men's hockey standout Sean Burke (Barrie, ON/St. Peter's). [more…] 

Women's Soccer Player Mindy Wendt
Monday, September 11, 2006

News PhotoWomen's soccer Mindy Wendt (Sanborn/Starpoint) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. [more…] 

Medaille Claims Title at Buffalo State Men's Soccer Invitational
Sunday, September 10, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Medaille jumped out to an early lead and cruised to a 4-0 victory over the host school in the Buffalo State Men's Soccer Invitational today at Coyer Field. Morrisville stunned Hilbert with a wild, come-from-behind victory to take the consolation game, 3-2. [more…] 

Women's Soccer Defeats St. Vincent
Sunday, September 10, 2006

CARLISLE, PA—Buffalo State (2-1-2) won its second-straight overtime game as the Bengals defeated St. Vincent, 1-0, in the final day of the Red Devil Classic, hosted by Dickinson College. [more…] 

Football Overpowered by No. 19 Ithaca
Saturday, September 09, 2006

The 19th-ranked Ithaca Bombers (2-0) sprinted to a 45-7 win over visiting Buffalo State (1-1) today at Butterfield Stadium, as three Bombers ran for touchdowns, including senior Alex Baez, whose 98-yard touchdown run set a school record. [more…] 

Buffalo State, Medaille Win to Open Men's Soccer Invitational
Saturday, September 09, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Buffalo State and Medaille sprinted to convincing victories today to open play at the Buffalo State Invitational at Coyer Field. [more…] 

Women's Soccer Downs Dickinson College
Saturday, September 09, 2006

CARLISLE, PA—Senior Tiffany Ebner (Penfield/Penfield) scored two goals, including the overtime winner, as Buffalo State (1-1-2) downed host Dickinson College (2-2), 3-2, at the Red Devil Classic today. The win is the first of the 2006 season for the Bengals. [more…] 

Cross Country Competes at Oswego Invitational
Saturday, September 09, 2006

OSWEGO, NY—Buffalo State competed at the Oswego Invitational today, with the women’s team finishing seventh of 12 teams with 200 points, while the men placed 10th out of 13 teams with 274 points. [more…] 

Women's Volleyball Earns Split at North Country
Saturday, September 09, 2006

POTSDAM, NY--Buffalo State (2-8) defeated Morrisville for its second victory of the season, before falling to St. Lawrence today in the final day of the North Country Invitational at Potsdam. [more…] 

Women's Volleyball Drops Two to Start North Country Invitational
Friday, September 08, 2006

POTSDAM, NY--Buffalo State (1-7) lost a pair of matches to open the North Country Invitational at Potsdam tonight, falling in straight games to Plattsburgh and the University of Rochester. [more…] 

Men's Soccer Bows to Nazareth, 2-0
Wednesday, September 06, 2006

ROCHESTER, NY--Buffalo State (0-3) dropped its third-straight game to open the 2006 season, falling 2-0 at unbeaten Nazareth (3-0) in a non-conference game today. [more…] 

Burchfield-Penney Receives Highest National Recognition
Wednesday, September 06, 2006

The American Association of Museums is pleased to announce that seventeen museums, including the Burchfield-Penney Art Center, have been awarded accreditation, the highest national recognition a museum can achieve. Accreditation recognizes high standards in individual museums and ensures that museums continue to provide the best possible service to the public. It strengthens the profession as a whole by promoting practices that enable museum leaders to make informed decisions, allocate resources wisely, and remain financially and ethically accountable. [more…] 

Craft Art Western New York 2006 at the Burchfield-Penney Art Center
Wednesday, September 06, 2006

The Burchfield-Penney Art Center is very pleased to present the tenth biennial exhibition Craft Art Western New York 2006, supported by the Sylvia L. Rosen Endowment. The exhibition is on view from Saturday, September 16, 2006 through Sunday, January 7, 2007. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, September 16 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Burchfield-Penney, 3rd floor, Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College. [more…] 

Medaille Blanks Women's Volleyball
Tuesday, September 05, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Medaille (3-2) spoiled Buffalo State's (1-5) home-opener, recording a straight-game victory tonight at the Sports Arena. [more…] 

Women's Soccer Plays to 1-1 Draw With RIT
Tuesday, September 05, 2006

BUFFALO, NY--Buffalo State (0-1-2) and RIT (0-2-1) played to a 1-1 tie today in the Bengals' home-opener at Coyer Field. [more…] 

Perkins Named NJAC Offensive Football Player of the Week
Sunday, September 03, 2006

Buffalo State junior running back James Perkins (Troy/Troy) was named the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Offensive Player of the Week after leading the Bengals to a 34-6 victory over visiting Morrisville State in Saturday's season opener. [more…] 

Football Running Back James Perkins
Sunday, September 03, 2006

James PerkinsFootball running back James Perkins (Troy/Troy) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. [more…] 

Men's Soccer Falls Short Against Goucher, 2-1
Sunday, September 03, 2006

BALTIMORE, Md.--Buffalo State (0-2) dropped its second-consecutive game to open the season, falling 2-1 against Goucher today in the final game at the Johns Hopkins Tournament. [more…] 

Baldwin-Wallace Edges Women's Soccer, 1-0
Sunday, September 03, 2006

ANGOLA, Ind.--Baldwin-Wallace (2-0) scored in the 54th minute for all the offense in a 1-0 victory over Buffalo State (0-1-1) today in the final game of the Tri-State Classic. [more…] 

Football Pounds Morrisville in Season Opener, 34-6
Saturday, September 02, 2006

BUFFALO, NY—Buffalo State (1-0) battled through the remnants of Hurricane Ernesto and outgained Morrisville State (0-1) 372-104 en route to a 34-6 victory in today’s season opener at Coyer Field. James Perkins (Troy/Troy) paced the Bengals ground attack with 115 of the team’s 204 rushing yards and added a touchdown. [more…] 

Women's Soccer Ties Urbana in Season Opener
Saturday, September 02, 2006

TRI-STATE, Ind.—Buffalo State (0-0-1) opened its 2006 campaign with a 1-1 draw against Urbana (1-2-1) in the Tri-State Tournament today. [more…] 

Men's Soccer Drops Opener at Johns Hopkins, 3-1
Saturday, September 02, 2006

BALTIMORE, Md.--Buffalo State (0-1) relinquished an early lead to fall to perennial power Johns Hopkins, 3-1, tonight in the season-opener at the Hopkins Tournament. [more…] 

Cross Country Opens Season Hosting Daniel Walker Invitational
Saturday, September 02, 2006

GRAND ISLAND, NY--Buffalo State's cross country teams opened the 2006 docket today, hosting the annual Daniel Walker Invitational at Beaver Island State Park, as the men placed eighth of 12 teams and the women finished sixth of 12. [more…] 

Volleyball Defeats Montclair State at Red Dragon Classic
Saturday, September 02, 2006

CORTLAND, NY—Buffalo State (1-4) picked up its first win of the season against Montclair State, while suffering two losses as play concluded at the Cortland Red Dragon Classic today. [more…] 

Women's Volleyball Falls Twice to Open Season
Friday, September 01, 2006

CORTLAND, NY--Buffalo State (0-2) suffered a pair of three-game defeats at the hands of Baptist Bible and New Paltz as it opened the season today at the Cortland Red Dragon Classic. [more…]