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Vintage Bills gear up for sale starting Saturday
BUFFALO, N.Y. — As the season approaches there is no doubt many football fans are headed to the Bills Store at Highmark Stadium to get the latest gear. However, if you are more into a retro look, then the place to be this weekend may well be Queen City Vintage, a shop at 746 Elmwood Ave.
‘New York State’s team’: Jessica Pegula shouts out Bills fans after U.S. Open win
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Feeling the love from Bills fans at the U.S. Open, Jessica Pegula returned serve after her latest victory. “Thanks everyone for coming out and supporting,” Pegula said on the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens following her 7-6, 6-3 win against compatriot Sofia Kenin in Thursday’s second round match. “Especially […]
Jessica Pegula advances at U.S. Open
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jessica Pegula has reached the second week of the U.S. Open without dropping a set. The Buffalonian and No. 6 seed defeated unseeded Jessica Bouzas Maneiro from Spain, 6-3, 6-3, on Saturday in Arthur Ashe Stadium to move on to the fourth round at Flushing Meadows. “I thought I just played […]
Erie Community College’s South Campus Is On The Move
Thanks to the Buffalo Bills and the construction of the new Highmark Stadium on Abbott Road, there is a lot of activity in the southtowns of Western New York. Not only is the hometown team getting a brand new state-of-the-art stadium that will thrill fans for years to come, but the Town of Orchard Park and the surrounding areas of West Seneca and Hamburg are sure to see all sorts of new economic activity thanks to the billions being spent by New York State, Erie County, and the Pegula Family.
WNY Paralympic athletes are hoping for redemption
PARIS, France — Two Paralympic athletes with local ties did not advance Friday in Paris. Both will have a chance at redemption at the Games. University at Buffalo graduate Todd Vogt marked his 50th birthday in Paris on Friday. He competed in the PR3 mixed double sculls. Vogt and...
Redeemable opener for UB Bulls in coach Pete Lembo’s debut
AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — University at Buffalo’s football team broke the hex of home openers past in its first game playing for new coach Pete Lembo. Asserting superiority over a formidable foe from a lower division, a task UB could not complete under previous coach Maurice Linguist, the Bulls began a hopeful new season with […]
Bulls knock off Lafayette to open football season
The UB football team (1-0, 0-0 MAC) defeated the Lafayette Leopards (0-1, 0-0 PAT) by a score of 30-13 at UB Stadium on Thursday night, marking their first win under new head coach Pete Lembo. The Bulls demonstrated a new and improved outfit after a disappointing 3-9 campaign last season. They frustrated the Leopards’ offense and made the most of their redzone opportunities, resulting in a comfortable 17-point victory over the reigning Patriot League champs.
Buffalo State University Women's Volleyball team to start season in Puerto Rico
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo State University Women's Volleyball are starting their season in the Caribbean. The team, led by head coach Maria Roberts, left Buffalo Thursday to make their way to Puerto Rico for their first games of the season. The Bengals will play Rowan, North Park and...
Football team looks to build upon previous season’s success
Lafayette’s football team typically captures the spotlight of the fall sports season and this year is no different. All eyes will be on the reigning Patriot League co-champions as the Leopards look to defend their title. The Leopards will begin their 2024 campaign on Thursday at 7 p.m. as...
Women’s Soccer Opens 2024 Campaign with Seven-Goal Shutout Over Visiting Hilbert
ALFRED, NY – The Alfred University women's soccer team began its season with a definitive, 7-0 win over visiting Hilbert College on Friday evening from Yunevich Stadium. The Saxons (1-0, 0-0 Empire 8) scored the most goals in a home-opener since 2014's 7-1 win over SUNY Canton. It is also the largest margin of victory in over 20 years of home-openers. AU kept the Hawks (0-1, 0-0 AMCC) to only one shot in the game with one coming late in the second half. The Saxons totaled 32 shots with 15 on goal as they dominated the offensive side of the game.
Tomcats open Keuka Tournament with win over Hawks
KEUKA, N.Y. – The Thiel College women's volleyball team opened play in the Keuka Tournament with a 3-1 win over the Hilbert Hawks Friday night. The Tomcats dropped the first set 11-25, before taking the next three sets 25-22, 25-21, 26-24 to win the match. Thiel was led by...
Women’s Volleyball unable to break through in Puerto Rico
SET SCORES: (19-25, 20-25, 19-25) LOCATION: Coliseo Mario Morales – Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. RECORDS: North Park (1-0), Buffalo State (0-2) Ella Wittman (Cheektowaga/Springville Griffith) belted 10 of the Bengals' 22 kills in the first match of the day and added a pair of aces. Maddie Hannon (Williamsville/Williamsville North) paced...
Skora, Bryant, Jankowiak, and McKay Score Thursday Night Thunder Wins at Lancaster
LANCASTER, N.Y. (August 17, 2024) – George Skora III from Eden, NY was victorious in the Insinger Performance/VP Race Fuels Sportsman at Lancaster Motorplex Thursday night. Nathan Bryant from East Aurora, NY won the Monroe Extinguisher Street Stock feature. Andy Jankowiak from Tonawanda, NY won the Mighty TQ Midget feature. Hunter McKay from Depew, NY won the 4 Cylinder feature event.
Women's Basketball to Host Golden Griffin Shoot-A-Thon
Canisius head women's basketball coach Tiffany Swoffard announced Friday that the program will be hosting the Golden Griffin Shoot-A-Thon, taking place at the Koessler Athletic Center on Saturday, Sept. 28th at 3:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to join the team during the inaugural Griff Weekend to help support the women's...
Former South Carolina assistant Pete Lembo off to strong recruiting start as Buffalo's head coach
A quick start in the season opener led to Buffalo beginning the coach Pete Lembo area with a win Thursday, and the fast start coincides with a strong beginning on the recruiting front. Lembo, who was hired in late January to lead the Bulls, is using his strong connections in...
Oakland Women's Volleyball Drops Season Opener to Buffalo, 3-1
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Oakland University women's volleyball team opened its 2024 season with a hard-fought battle against the University at Buffalo, but fell, 3-1 (25-23, 25-13, 25-18, 25-22), tonight at Alumni Arena. Set 1: OU 25, UB 23. Oakland attempted to set the tone of the match early...
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