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«  March 2007  »

Women’s Lacrosse Holds Off Villa Julie, 15-13
Saturday, March 31, 2007

OWINGS MILLS, Md.—Senior Leah Bernal (Marilla/Iroquois) scored four goals, and Buffalo State (5-0) remained unbeaten on the season today with a 15-13 victory in a non-conference game at Villa Julie (4-7). [more…] 

Two Records Fall as Outdoor Track & Field Opens Season at Winthrop University
Saturday, March 31, 2007

ROCK HILL, SC—A pair of school records were set as Buffalo State’s outdoor track and field teams opened the 2007 season this weekend at the primarily Division I Winthrop University/Asics Invitational.  [more…] 

Softball Pounds SUNYIT in Doubleheader
Friday, March 30, 2007

BUFFALO, NY—Buffalo State (10-2/2-0) plated 18 runs in a two-game sweep of visiting SUNYIT (1-9/0-2), winning 7-0 and 11-0 in five innings at Bengal Field today to open SUNYAC play.  [more…] 

Women's Lacrosse Overpowers Ithaca, 16-8
Wednesday, March 28, 2007

BUFFALO, NY—Buffalo State (4-0) continued its winning ways, rolling to a 16-8 victory over visiting Ithaca (5-1) in a non-conference game today at Coyer Field.  [more…] 

2007-2008 Alumni Scholarships Are Available!!
Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Applications are now available for the 20 scholarship opportunities offered through the Buffalo State Alumni Association. Scholarships range from $150 to $1,000. To apply, students must submit a completed application form, an essay, and two reference forms to the Alumni Affairs Office, GC 305, by 5 p.m. on Friday April 13, 2007. For an application, stop by the Alumni Affairs Office in GC 305, give us a call at 878-6001 or visit: [more…] 

Buffalo State's Lyons Named SUNYAC Women's Lacrosse Player of the Week
Monday, March 26, 2007

Katie LyonsBuffalo State junior Katie Lyons (Williamsville/Williamsville North) was named the SUNYAC Women’s Lacrosse Player of the Week after pacing the Bengals to a pair of home victories this past week. [more…] 

Buffalo State's Hutten Named SUNYAC Softball Player of the Week
Monday, March 26, 2007

Laurie HuttenBuffalo State senior Laurie Hutten (Tonawanda/Kenmore West) was named the SUNYAC Softball Player of the Week after leading the Bengals to an 8-2 start this past week in Ft. Myers, Fla. [more…] 

Softball Splits Pair; Leaves Florida 8-2
Sunday, March 25, 2007

FT. MYERS, Fla.—Buffalo State (8-2) split the final two games of its Florida trip, defeating U. of Wisconsin-Whitewater (2-1), 3-1, before falling to DePauw (11-0), 6-1, today at the Lee County Sports Complex.  [more…] 

Women's Lacrosse Blasts Kenyon, 18-7
Saturday, March 24, 2007

BUFFALO, NY—Buffalo State (3-0) scored early and often as the Bengals defeated Kenyon (2-2), 18-7, in a non-conference game played at the Demske Sports Complex on the campus of Canisius College. Both the game time and location were changed due to unplayable conditions at Coyer Field.  [more…] 

Softball Rallies to Sweep Thomas
Saturday, March 24, 2007

FT. MYERS, Fla.—Buffalo State (7-1) needed a late rally to complete a two-game sweep of Thomas (0-6) today at the Cape Coral Sports Complex. The Bengals won the opener, 10-0, and took the late game, 5-3. [more…] 

Does Hip-Hop Hate Women?
Friday, March 23, 2007

In 2005, Rap Sessions, a touring panel of noted rap artists and activists launched its first national tour of town hall-style meetings in 15 cities across the country, engaging communities and campuses in dialogues related to hip-hop art and issues. [more…] 

Softball Powers Past Opposition in Sweep
Friday, March 23, 2007

FT. MYERS, Fla.—Buffalo State (5-1) converted 18 hits into 16 runs in a pair of wins today at the Cape Coral Sports Complex, defeating Plymouth State (4-6) 10-1 in five innings and topping Lasell (3-6), 6-2. [more…] 

Late Inning Offense Propels Softball to Sweep
Thursday, March 22, 2007

FT. MYERS, Fla.—Buffalo State’s (3-1) bats came out of hibernation as the Bengals were impressive in a pair of victories over St. Lawrence (2-4-1) and Western New England College (2-4) today at the Cape Coral Sports Complex. Buffalo State defeated St. Lawrence 3-2, and topped WNEC, 12-0. [more…] 

Women's Lacrosse Downs RIT, 14-6
Thursday, March 22, 2007

BUFFALO, NY—Katie Lyons (Williamsville/Williamsville North) had four goals and two assists, while freshman Katie Henderson (Lakeview/Frontier) added a four-goal performance of her own as Buffalo State (2-0) defeated visiting RIT (1-2), 14-6, at Coyer Field today. [more…] 

Softball Splits to Open Season; Beats Trinity
Wednesday, March 21, 2007

FT. MYERS, Fla.—Buffalo State (1-1) opened its softball season today with a 5-3 victory over Trinity (4-1), but its bats were quieted in the second game, falling 2-0 to Bowdoin (12-1), at the Cape Coral Sports Complex. [more…] 

Football Conference to Add Brockport and Morrisville for 2008
Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Pitman, NJ—The New Jersey Athletic Conference announced today that Morrisville State College and the State University of New York at Brockport will become affiliate football members of the NJAC beginning in the 2008-09 academic year. The addition of both institutions became official following successful votes on each institutional membership application by both the NJAC Presidents Council and the league Board of Athletic Administrators.  [more…] 

Record Numbers Come Out for Annual Athletics Kids' Night Out Program
Monday, March 19, 2007

BUFFALO, NY--Buffalo State College Athletics held the Fifth Annual “Kids' Night Out” program on Friday evening at the Sports Complex and welcomed record numbers with 226 inner-city youngsters participating in this year's event. [more…] 

Women's Lacrosse Player Shantel Ackley
Monday, March 19, 2007

Shantel AckleyWomen's lacrosse player Shantel Ackley (Baldwinsville/CW Baker) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. The junior elementary education major paced the Bengals to a 20-11 season opening victory at Allegheny with a team-high five goals on seven shots. [more…] 

Women’s Lacrosse Rips Allegheny in Season Opener, 20-11
Wednesday, March 14, 2007

MEADVILLE, Pa.—Junior Shantel Ackley (Baldwinsville/CW Baker) scored five times and freshman Stephanie Georgopolous (Pt. Jefferson Station/Comsewogue) had four goals and two assists as Buffalo State (1-0) raced past host Allegheny (0-1), 20-11, today in the season opener for both teams. [more…] 

50 Artists Selected for Beyond/In Western New York 2007
Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Fifty artists have been selected to exhibit in Beyond/In Western New York 2007. The exhibition will be on view in the fall and will open the weekend of September 14-15, 2007 [more…] 

Track & Field Athletes Orosz, Hicks and Hordge
Monday, March 12, 2007

Track & field athletes Jenelle Orosz (N. Tonawanda/N. Tonawanda), Mario Hicks (Corning/Corning West), and Willie Hordge (Buffalo/Forestbrook TX) were named co-athletes of the week after each earned All-America status at last weekend's NCAA Division III Indoor Championships in Terre Haute, Ind. [more…] 

International Guitar Festival Comes to Campus
Monday, March 12, 2007

The Buffalo Guitar Society is presenting the eleventh Rantucci International Guitar Festival & Competition from Thursday March 22 through Sunday March 25, 2007. The event is a collaboration between the Buffalo Guitar Society, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Burchfield-Penney Art Center, Buffalo State College and Rockwell Performing Arts Center. The four-day festival features an International Guitar Competition in two divisions, daily evening concerts, master classes, lectures, ensemble showcase and a vendor's fair. [more…] 

Buffalo State’s Hicks, Hordge Capture Indoor Track & Field All-America Honors
Saturday, March 10, 2007

TERRE HAUTE, Ind.—Mario Hicks (Corning/Corning West) and Willie Hordge (Buffalo/Forestbrook TX) each earned All-America status today at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships at Rose-Hullman Institute of Technology.  [more…] 

Orosz Becomes Buffalo State’s First Female Track & Field All-American; Two Others Reach Finals
Friday, March 09, 2007

TERRE HAUTE, Ind.—Junior Jenelle Orosz (N. Tonawanda/N. Tonawanda) became Buffalo State’s first-ever female track & field All-American today at the NCAA Division III Indoor Championships at Rose-Hullman Institute of Technology. Orosz placed sixth in the high jump, clearing 1.66 meters. Four other Bengals were also in the field at the championship meet. [more…] 

Buffalo State Recognizes 68 Scholar-Athletes at Annual Academic Luncheon
Thursday, March 08, 2007

Scholar-Athletes and FacultyBuffalo State honored 68 student-athletes at its 10th Annual Scholar-Athlete Academic Luncheon to recognize student-athletes that have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher for at least three semesters at the college today in the Hall of Fame Lobby in the Sports Arena.  [more…] 

Women's Basketball Player Jacey Brooks
Monday, March 05, 2007

Women's basketball player Jacey Brooks (Machias/Franklinville) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. The senior career and technology education major was named Second Team All-SUNYAC last week to cap her collegiate career. Brooks ended her four seasons ranked No. 4 on Buffalo State's all-time scoring list with 1,219 points and is eighth on the rebounding list with 554. [more…] 

Five to Represent Buffalo State at NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships
Monday, March 05, 2007

TERRE HAUTE, Ind.—The NCAA made its official selections for this weekend’s Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships today and announced that five Buffalo State student-athletes will be part of the field of 400.  [more…] 

Bring it On; Cheerleading Claims New York State Championship
Saturday, March 03, 2007

UTICA, NY--Buffalo State walked away with the first place trophy and the title of New York State Champions on today at the 2007 New York State Championships held at the Utica Memorial Auditorium.  [more…] 

Buffalo State’s Cohen, Anesetti Earn ECAC West Women’s Hockey Honors
Friday, March 02, 2007

CAPE COD, Mass.—Buffalo State’s Mary Cohen (Ann Arbor, MI/Pioneer) and Shannon Anesetti (Canonsburg, PA/Canon-McMillan) were both selected to the All-ECAC West Women’s Hockey Honorable Mention team today. [more…]