Buffalo State

Aimee Fisher (Hamburg/ Frontier) became Buffalo State’s second-consecutive State University of New York Athletics Conference (SUNYAC) Softball Pitcher of the Week today, earning the honor one week after Jenna Frieling (E. Amherst/ Williamsville North) claimed the distinction. [more…] 

Women's lacrosse player Shantel Ackley (Baldwinsville/ CW Baker) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. The senior health and wellness major became the Bengals' all-time leading goal scorer, bringing her career total to 95. Ackley had three goals and an assist in a 12-11 triple overtime loss at Christopher Newport. She also helped Buffalo State rally from a 9-2 halftime deficit at Randolph-Macon, scoring four of the Bengals 15 second-half goals and assisting on another, in the 17-11 win. [more…] 

CORAL GABLES, Fla.—Buffalo State’s track and field teams completed their spring trip competing against some of the best athletes from the from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) today at the University of Miami Hurricane Challenge at Cobb Stadium. [more…] 

More than 500 runners and walkers and a record number of volunteers (over 125) came out to "brave the elements" and support the 11th Annual Bengal 5K Run & Fun Walk on Saturday, March 15. The proceeds from this event benefit the Buffalo State College Alumni Association's Legacy Scholarship Fund, a scholarship awarded annually to a student who is the child or grandchild of a Buffalo State graduate. [more…] 

ASHBURN, Va.--Buffalo State (2-2) overcame a 9-2 halftime deficit, outscoring host Randolph-Macon (2-5) 15-2 in the second half to rally to a 17-11 victory today.  [more…] 

CLERMONT, Fla.—Aimee Fisher (Hamburg/ Frontier) tossed a pair of complete game victories as Buffalo State (7-3) closed its spring trip with seven-consecutive wins, including two wins over Bethel (5-7) today at the USA National Training Center. The Bengals won 3-2 in eight innings and 1-0. [more…] 

Applications are now available for the 21 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 18, 2008. For an application, stop by the Alumni Affairs Office in GC 305, give us a call at 878-6001 or visit: [more…] 

CLERMONT, Fla.—Buffalo State (5-3) scored 32 runs on 29 hits in just 10 offensive innings, defeating Carleton (MN) (0-9), 10-1 and 22-1, today at the USA National Training Center.  [more…] 

Buffalo State’s Nicole Maher (Waterloo/ Waterloo) and Jenna Frieling (E. Amherst/ Williamsville North) were named the State University of New York Conference (SUNYAC) Softball Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively. [more…] 

Softball player Nicole Maher (Waterloo/ Waterloo) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. The junior left fielder helped the Bengals to a 3-3 start at the National Training Center Spring Games in Clermont, Fla., hitting .467 with eight RBIs. A criminal justice major, Maher had three doubles and two triples. [more…] 

NEWPORT NEWS, Va.—Buffalo State (1-2) came from behind three times against host Christopher Newport (4-2) but lost in triple overtime, 12-11, in a non-conference game today at Captains Field.  [more…] 

CLERMONT, Fla.—Buffalo State (3-3) rediscovered its offense today, pounding 20 hits and plating 12 runs in a two-game sweep over Indiana Tech (8-8) at the USA National Training Center. The Bengals won 4-1 and 8-2. [more…] 

CLERMONT, Fla.—Buffalo State (1-3) picked up its first win of the season, splitting a doubleheader with Messiah (Pa.) today at the USA National Training Center. The Bengals fell 3-1 in the opener, but rallied to win 4-2 in the late game. [more…] 

WILLIAMSBURG, Va.--Shantel Ackley (Baldwinsville/ CW Baker) netted three goals to lead Buffalo State past host William & Mary (Club), 14-4, in an exhibition game this afternoon. [more…] 

CORAL GABLES, Fla.--An abreviated version of Buffalo State's track and field teams opened the outdoor season this weekend at the Miami (FL) Hurricane Invitational against several of the nation's elite athletes representing more than 20 NCAA Division I programs. [more…] 

PITTSBURGH—Former Buffalo State men’s hockey player Chris Ciamaga made his National Hockey League (NHL) debut as a referee tonight in Pittsburgh when the Penguins hosted the New Jersey Devils. [more…] 

CLERMONT, Fla.—Bethel (3-3) scored both runs on passed balls to defeat Buffalo State (0-2), 2-1, today at the USA National Training Center. The Bengals stranded 11 runners in the game, including leaving bases loaded with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning. [more…] 

CLERMONT, Fla.—A three-run fourth inning by Fairleigh-Dickinson (NJ) (6-4) doomed Buffalo State (0-1) as the Bengals fell 3-2 in the season opener under the lights tonight at the USA National Training Center. [more…] 

Buffalo State’s track and field teams are preparing to spend spring break competing in a pair of meets at the University of Miami (FL) competing against some of the premier collegiate track and field athletes in the nation. [more…] 

The Buffalo State Alumni Association invites you to attend a special Alumni Reception at 6:30 pm in the Margaret Grant Lounge, Caudell Hall preceding "Hair The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical", on Thursday, March 20, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. in Warren Enters Theatre, Upton Hall. This production is being presented by the Buffalo State College Theater Department and Casting Hall Productions.  [more…] 

Track athletes Latoya D. Edwards (Brooklyn/ Clara Barton) and Mario Hicks (Corning/ Corning West) were named the Buffalo State Co-Athletes of the Week after representing the Bengals at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships last weekend at Ohio Northern University. Edwards, a sophomore majoring in health and wellness, became just the second-ever Buffalo State female to capture All-America status in track and field, placing third in the 55-meter dash in a school record time of 7.12 seconds. Hicks, a senior English major, was a repeat All-American in the 55-meter hurdles, placing fifth in 7.60 seconds. Hicks was second in the event a year ago.  [more…] 

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.— Buffalo State (1-1) suffered its first defeat of the season at Lycoming (2-2), falling 18-13, in non-conference matchup today at Shangraw Athletic Complex. [more…] 

ADA, OH—Latoya D. Edwards (Brooklyn/ Clara Barton) and Mario Hicks (Corning/ Corning West) captured All-America honors today at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships at Ohio Northern University, and Lavonne Barfield (Rochester/ Wilson Magnet) missed the distinction by just one place, claiming ninth.  [more…] 

Buffalo State’s softball team is ranked third in the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) preseason coaches poll. The Bengals received 104 points and two first place votes, behind Plattsburgh (117) and Cortland (110).  [more…] 

Buffalo State honored 76 student-athletes at its 11th 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…] 

INDIANAPOLIS, IN—The NCAA announced its final selections for this weekend’s 2008 Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships at Ohio Northern University that included three Buffalo State athletes, Mario Hicks (Corning/ Corning West), Latoya D. Edwards (Brooklyn/ Clara Barton) and Lavonne Barfield (Rochester/ Wilson Magnet).  [more…] 

BUFFALO, NY—Stephanie Georgopoulos (Pt. Jefferson Station/ Comsewogue) scored four goals to lead Buffalo State (1-0) in a romp over visiting Allegheny (0-1), 16-3, in a frigid season opener tonight at the Demske Sports Complex at Canisius College.  [more…] 

Exercise your "Bengal Spirit", put on your running or walking shoes and gear up for the Buffalo State College Alumni Association's 11th Annual Bengal 5K Run and Fun Walk, to be held Saturday, March 15, 2008, 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.  [more…] 

Men's track athlete Mario Hicks (Corning/ Corning West) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. The senior English major posted an NCAA provisional qualifying time in the 55-meter hurdles in 7.62 seconds, placing fourth at the ECAC Championships. Hicks is the school's record holder in the event with a time of 7.49 seconds. [more…] 

CAMBRIDGE, MA—Buffalo State competed at the ECAC Championships this weekend at Harvard University. The men placed 18th of 58 teams, and the women finished tied for 24th of 51. [more…] 

Buffalo State’s women’s lacrosse game scheduled for Saturday, March 8 against Allegheny has been postponed. The game has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 11 at 6:45 p.m. at the Demske Sports Complex at Canisius College.  [more…] 

The Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall welcomes a return engagement by celebrated Irish-American band Cherish the Ladies on Friday, April 18 at 8:00 p.m. This concert is part of the Performing Arts Center's 2007-2008 Great Performers Series, presented by M&T Bank.  [more…] 

The Buffalo State College Foundation celebrates the Power of the Arts at the 11th Annual All College Honors Scholarship Gala, April 26, at the Connecticut Street Armory. Student work representing 13 art programs, including visual arts, theater and music, will provide an inspired, colorful backdrop for the popular black tie dinner dance.  [more…] 

Cape Cod, Mass. – Commissioner of the ECAC Rudy Keeling announced today that FASTHockey.com will present the 2008 ECAC Division III Ice Hockey Leagues Awards Web Show on Thursday, March 6 at 8:00 p.m. ET. [more…] 

Women's track sprinter Latoya D. Edwards (Brooklyn/ Clara Barton) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week for the second-consecutive week after running a perfect meet at the New York State Championships. Edwards won three individual titles and ran a leg of a championship relay. The sophomore health and wellness major set a pair of individual school records, winning the 200 (25.51) and 500-meter runs (1:19.30). She also won the 55-meter dash with an NCAA provisional qualifying time of 7.26 seconds, and teamed with Katya Marin (Mt. Vernon/ Mt. Vernon), Taniqua Hollingsworth (Buffalo/ East) and Anika Niles (Brooklyn/ Samuel J. Tilden) to win the 4x200-meter relay with a new school and State record time of 1:45.23.  [more…] 

Buffalo State’s Latoya D. Edwards (Brooklyn/ Clara Barton) and Mario Hicks (Corning/ Corning West) were named the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Women’s and Men’s Track Athletes of the Week respectively. [more…] 

Buffalo State senior guard Toya Parks (Brooklyn/MLK) was selected to the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) women’s basketball honorable mention all-star team. [more…] 

ELMIRA, NY—Buffalo State (7-12-3) made a valiant run in its first ECAC West playoff appearance in five years, but fell to host Elmira (19-5-3), ranked No. 8 in the nation, 3-2, in a quarterfinal game today, ending the Bengals’ season. [more…] 

CANTON, NY— Latoya D. Edwards (Brooklyn/ Clara Barton) was dominant again for the women, running a perfect meet as the Bengals men and women each posted school-best finishes at the New York State College Track & Field Conference (NYSCTC) Championships today at St. Lawrence University and the Bengals men missed a share of the State title by 0.5 points. The men placed second of 15 teams with 127 points, just behind St. Lawrence (127.5). The women finished third, also a school best. [more…] 

Buffalo State won its second-consecutive New York State Cheerleading Championship in the Large College All-Girl Division today at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. The event is conducted annually by the Central New York Cheer Company.  [more…]