Five UB Athletes Selected as SUNY Chancellor’s Scholar-Athlete Award Winners Five University at Buffalo student-athletes have been selected as SUNY Chancellor’s Scholar-Athlete Award winners for the 2011-12 academic year. The Chancellor’s Scholar-Athlete Award was created in 2003-04 to recognize students who have combined academic excellence and outstanding athletic achievement at the Division I, Division III and NJCAA levels at SUNY schools.
Swim Teams Post Ten to Mid-Major All-America Lists A total of ten members of the University at Buffalo men's and women's swimming and diving teams were named to the CollegeSwimming.com Mid-Major All-American Teams this week.
Berloth, Schirmers Named to Academic All-MAC Swim Squads Two members of the University at Buffalo's men's and women's swimming and diving squads have been named to the Academic All-Mid-American Conference teams. Seniors Chris Berloth and Alie Schirmers were named to the league's men's and women's lists released today by the conference from its Cleveland headquarters.
UB Swimmers Post Nine Olympic Trial Cuts at Speedo Meet Several of the University at Buffalo's men's and women's swimmers competed over the weekend at the USA Swimming Speedo Champions Series Sectional Meet held at the Erie Community College's Burt Flickinger Athletic Center.
Kuras Completes NCAA Championships Run University at Buffalo junior Brittney Kuras completed her three-day run at the NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships at the James E. Martin Aquatics Center on Saturday.
Kuras Establishes New 200 Freestyle Record in Friday’s NCAA Championships For the second consecutive day, University at Buffalo junior Brittney Kuras broke her own record as she competed in Friday’s 200-yard freestyle preliminaries at the NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships at the James E. Martin Aquatics Center.
Kuras Breaks School Record at NCAA Championships University at Buffalo junior Brittney Kuras broke her own record in the 200-yard individual medley on the first day of the NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships at the James E. Martin Aquatics Center.
UB Swim Teams Finish Third and Fifth in Mid-Major Polls The University at Buffalo men's and women's swimming and diving teams finished near the top in CollegeSwimming.com's final Mid-Major Division I Top 25 Rankings, released today. The UB women ranked third while the men took the fifth spot in the rankings, the highest spots attained by either team in the polls.
Platform Diving Closes Zone Championship Meet The men's and women's platform competitions concluded the NCAA Zone Diving Championships at the University at Buffalo's Alumni Arena Natatorium on Sunday afternoon as eight individuals from the three separate diving disciplines qualified for the NCAA National Championships later this month.
Second Day of Diving Concludes Competition continued on Saturday with the men's one-meter and women's three-meter events at the NCAA Zone Diving Championships at the University at Buffalo's Alumni Arena Natatorium.
First Day of Zone Diving Championships Complete Competition was held in the men's three-meter and women's one-meter springboard events as the first day of the NCAA Zone Diving Championships at the University at Buffalo's Alumni Arena Natatorium came to a conclusion on Friday afternoon.
Buffalo Hosts Zone Diving Championships This Weekend The Alumni Arena Natatorium at the University at Buffalo will serve as the host site for the NCAA Zone Diving Championships this weekend. Competition in men's and women's one- and three-meter and platform diving will be held Friday, March 9 through Sunday, March 11 starting at noon each day.
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Furious Charge Falls Short as Bulls Finish Second at MAC Men's Swimming Championships A furious comeback on the final night of action by the University at Buffalo fell just short as the Bulls finished second to Eastern Michigan as the Mid-American Conference Men's Swimming and Diving Championships concluded Saturday night at Miami University's Corwin M. Nixon Aquatics Center. The Bulls scored a total of 674.5 points to Eastern Michigan's 693.5.
Weather Forces Cancellation of Friday Night’s MAC Finals Due to severe weather in the area, Friday night's finals session of the Mid-American Conference Men's Swimming and Diving Championships at the Nixon Aquatic Center has been cancelled and the results of the morning's prelims will serve as timed-finals results. The qualification spot that each swimmer earned will serve as their final finish in the event and both Friday relays will be moved to Saturday.
Bulls Open MAC Championships With Three School Records The defending champion University at Buffalo opened the 2012 Mid-American Conference Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships at Miami University’s Cowin M. Nixon Aquatics Center in third place as the Bulls posted three school records on Thursday night.
Kuras Earns NCAA National Swim Invitation The University at Buffalo's Brittney Kuras became the first women's swimmer to be invited to the NCAA National Swimming and Diving Championships as the national swim field was set late Wednesday for the 2012 meet to be held in Auburn, AL.
Swim Teams Named to Scholar All-America Lists The University at Buffalo men’s and women's swimming and diving squads have been named as Scholar All-America Teams for the fall 2011 semester by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America.
Bulls Eye Second Crown at MAC Men's Championships As the 2012 Mid-American Conference Men's Swimming and Diving Championships begin, the University at Buffalo finds itself in a position it has never been in before, that of defending champion. The Bulls won their first-ever MAC crown last season and look to take a second title at this weekend's championship meet, held at Miami's Corwin Nixon Aquatic Center in Oxford, OH.
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Women’s Swimmers Post Highest-Ever Finish at MAC Championships The University at Buffalo finished in fourth-place, its highest showing in league history, as the three-day Mid-American Conference Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships came to a close at Akron’s Ocasek Natatorium. The Bulls scored 448 points, their highest total since joining the league in 1998.
Kuras Wins 200 Freestyle at Second Day of MAC Swim Championships University at Buffalo sophomore Brittney Kuras won her second individual title in as many days as the Bulls completed action at the Mid-American Conference Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships.
Women's Swimmers Primed For MAC Championship Meet The University at Buffalo women's swimming and diving team begins its postseason quest with the Mid-American Conference Championships as the Bulls embark on the Ocasek Natatorium in Akron, OH. The three-day meet will be Thursday, February 23 through Saturday, February 25 with preliminary heats at 11:00 am and finals at 7:00 pm each day.
Kuras, Morrell and Freestyle Relayers Win MAC Titles on Opening Night The University at Buffalo got off to a strong start as the Bulls won three events on Thursday as the Mid-American Conference Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships got underway at Ocasek Natatorium. The Bulls tallied 162 points for second place among eight squads to trail first-place Ohio.
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UB Swimmers Sweep St. Bonaventure in Regular Season Finales The University at Buffalo men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams completed the regular season on Saturday afternoon by sweeping local rival St. Bonaventure at the Reilly Center. The UB men knocked off the Bonnies, 150-92, while the UB women scored a 149-92 win.
Men's Swimmers Fall at Penn State The University at Buffalo men’s swimming and diving team dropped its first dual meet of the season on Friday afternoon as the Bulls fell to Penn State, 138-97, at McCoy Natatorium. The Bulls are 5-1 while the Nittany Lions improved to 3-6.
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Women's Swimmers Zip Past Akron The University at Buffalo women’s swimming and diving team scored a 168-130 victory over Akron on Friday in Mid-American Conference action at Ocasek Natatorium. The Bulls have now won their last five dual meets and stand 6-2 overall and 2-2 in the MAC.
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Bulls Send Seniors Out With Sweeps of Miami, Bowling Green The University at Buffalo men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams completed their home schedules on Saturday as the Bulls swept their Mid-American Conference opposition at Alumni Arena Natatorium. The UB men (5-0, 1-0 MAC) defeated Miami (OH), 165-127. The UB women (5-2, 1-2 MAC) knocked off Bowling Green, 146-123.
Swim Teams Prep For Hope Floats and Senior Day Events The University at Buffalo men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will make their final home appearances of the 2012 season on Saturday, January 21 starting at 2:00 pm at Alumni Arena Natatorium. The UB men will face Mid-American Conference rival Miami (OH) while the women host MAC member Bowling Green. In conjunction with the Senior Day activities, the teams will sponsor a "Hope Floats" fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society.
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Bulls Defeat Bearcats To Complete Weekend Swim Sweep The University at Buffalo men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams capped off a successful weekend with a pair of victories over host Binghamton on Saturday afternoon. The UB men (4-0) captured a 130-110 win over the Bearcats while the UB women (4-2) defeated the Bearcats, 155-85.
Swimmers Roll To Victories At Niagara The University at Buffalo men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams returned to action on Friday after a six week break to down Niagara at the Oxy Aquatic Center. The UB men (3-0) scored a 124-100 win over the Purple Eagles while the UB women (3-2) defeated the hosts by a 126-93 margin.
Bulls Swim Teams Remain Ranked in Mid-Major Poll The University at Buffalo men's and women's swimming and diving teams remain listed in CollegeSwimming.com's second Mid-Major Division I Top 25 Rankings, released recently.
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Bulls Complete Zippy Invitational The University at Buffalo’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams completed competition on Sunday at the University of Akron’s Zippy Invitational at Ocasek Natatorium. The UB men placed second with 1.550 points while the women finished third with 960.5 points.
Men Remain Second; Women Slip to Third at Zippy Invite The University at Buffalo's men’s swim team remained in second place while the women's team slipped to third on Saturday night as the second day of competition at the University of Akron's Zippy Invitational came to a conclusion at Ocasek Natatorium.
Swim Teams Open Zippy Invitational With Six Victories The University at Buffalo men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams posted six first-place finishes as the opening night of the 2011 Zippy Invitational came to a conclusion at the University of Akron’s Ocasek Natatorium. After the first night of competition both teams stand in second place.
Divers Complete Weekend at Wildcat Diving Invite University at Buffalo divers Colin Patrican and Ava Giachino competed this weekend at the University of Arizona’s Wildcat Diving Invite. Competition consisted of men’s and women’s one- and three-meter springboard and platform diving.
Bulls Swim Teams Ranked Ninth in Mid-Major Poll The University at Buffalo men's and women's swimming and diving teams have both earned a ninth-place ranking in the first CollegeSwimming.com Mid-Major Division I Top 25 Rankings, released this week.
UB Swim Teams Join Effort to Save the Terps The University at Buffalo men's and women's swimming and diving teams are showing their support for the University of Maryland men's and women's swimming and diving programs by joining in the effort to "Save the Terps."
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Swim Teams Sweep Away Colgate The University at Buffalo men’s and women's swimming and diving teams rolled to victories on Saturday against visiting Colgate at Alumni Arena Natatorium. The men defeated the Raiders, 159-106, while the women scored a 165.5-134.5 victory.
UB Men's Swim Team Recognized in National Poll The University at Buffalo men's swimming and diving team earned a place in the most recent national rankings as the Bulls received votes in the poll released by the College Swim Coaches Association of America.
Brittney Kuras Named MAC Women's Swimmer of the Week The University at Buffalo's Brittney Kuras has been named the Mid-American Conference's Women's Swimmer of the Week. The league announced its award from its Cleveland headquarters this morning.
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Women's Swimmers Fall to Ohio The University at Buffalo women's swimming and diving team dropped a 163.5-131.5 decision at Ohio University on Saturday. The Bulls are now 1-2 overall and 0-2 in the Mid-American Conference.
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Women's Swimmers Nipped By Toledo, 153-147 The University at Buffalo women's swimming and diving team opened Mid-American Conference action on Saturday afternoon with a 153-147 loss to visiting Toledo at Alumni Arena Natatorium. The Bulls are 1-1 overall and 0-1 in the MAC.
Bulls Win Eight Races at Cornell The University at Buffalo men's swimming and diving team won eight of 14 races in a scrimmage against Cornell on Friday. There was no team scoring in the scrimmage and official times were not kept.
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UB Swimmers Sweep Pittsburgh With Thrilling Final Event Wins The University at Buffalo men's and women's swimming and diving teams scored the needed first- and third-place finishes in the final event to ensure victory as the Bulls swept visiting Pittsburgh in the dual meet season opener for both teams. The UB men scored a 127-116 win over the Panthers for their second straight win over Pittsburgh while the UB women won 123-120, the first time that the UB women had knocked off a Big East program.
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Swimmers Roll to Victories at Season Opening WNY Invite The University at Buffalo men’s and women's swimming and diving teams won a combined 27 of 34 events as the Bulls hosted the WNY Invite at Alumni Arena Natatorium on Saturday. There was no team scoring at the meet that also included Binghamton and local rivals St. Bonaventure, Niagara and Canisius.
Swim Teams Dive Into Season Opening WNY Invite The University at Buffalo men's and women's swimming and diving teams open the 2011-12 season on Saturday with the annual WNY Invite. The meet at UB's Alumni Arena Natatorium will feature the Bulls facing Niagara, Canisius, St. Bonaventure and Binghamton.
UB Swimming and Diving Names Assistant Coaches University at Buffalo men's and women's swimming head coach Andy Bashor has announced the addition of two assistant coaches for the upcoming 2011-12 season. Joining the Bulls will be Will Bernhardt, as an assistant coach, and Jeff Kilner, who will serve in the graduate assistant position.
Alie Schirmers Becomes First Female Bull To Qualify For U.S. Olympic Trials University at Buffalo swimmer Alie Schirmers became the first UB female to qualify for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials following her performance at the Eastern Zone Speedo Sectional Meet at the University of Pittsburgh.
Phil Aronica Becomes Fourth Bull To Qualify For U.S. Olympic Trials University at Buffalo swimmer Phil Aronica became the fourth Bull from the men’s swimming and diving team to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Trials. Aronica became the second UB teammate to qualify at this past weekend’s U.S. Nationals in Palo Alto, CA.
Matt Hogan Qualifies For U.S. Olympic Trials University at Buffalo swimmer Matt Hogan became the third UB member to qualify for the 2012 U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials with his performance at the U.S. Swimming National Championships this week in Palo Alto, CA.
UB Women’s Swimming and Diving Team Announces 2011-2012 Recruiting Class Head Coach Andy Bashor has announced The UB Women’s Swimming and Diving Class of 2011, which comprises of 11 swimmers and two divers.
UB Men’s Swimming and Diving Announces 2011-2012 Recruiting Class The 2011 MAC Champion Men’s Swimming and Diving Team has announced the addition of four talented young men to their squad from three different states, Pennsylvania, New York, and Iowa.
Ten UB Teams Over 975 in Latest APR Report For the second straight year, the University at Buffalo athletic department has seen all of its 20 intercollegiate sports finish above the cut line in the NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores that were released today.
UB Women's Swimming and Diving Announces Awards The University at Buffalo women's swimming and diving squad announced its team awards for the 2011 season. Head coach Andy Bashor and his staff made the following presentations: Marissa Murphy was named as Rookie of the Year; Emma Miller earned the Most Improved Award; Cat Scharf won the Leadership Award and Caroline Simmons was selected as the Most Valuable Performer.
UB Men's Swimming and Diving Announces Awards The University at Buffalo men's swimming and diving squad announced its team awards for the 2011 season. Head coach Andy Bashor and his staff made the following presentations: Phil Aronica was named as Rookie of the Year; Paul Garman earned the Most Improved Award; Sterling Gell won the Leadership Award and Jared Heine was selected as the Most Valuable Performer.
Six Bulls Named as Mid-Major Honorable Mentions Six members of the University at Buffalo men's and women's swimming and diving teams were named to the CollegeSwimming.com Mid-Major All-American Team as honorable mention recipients.
Simon Proudfoot Named to Academic All-MAC Men's Swimming Team The University at Buffalo's Simon Proudfoot has been named to the Academic All-Mid-American Conference Men's Swimming and Diving Team. The league announced its awards from its Cleveland headquarters on Wednesday.
Rhoades Finishes Fifth in Platform Competition The University at Buffalo’s Kenny Rhoades completed competition at the NCAA Zone Diving Championships at Navy’s Lejeune Hall on Sunday with a fifth-place finish in the men’s platform event.
Rhoades, Giachino Reach Saturday Diving Finals Two of the University at Buffalo’s three divers reached the championship rounds of their disciplines on Saturday afternoon as the NCAA Zone A Diving Championships completed its second day of action at Navy’s Lejeune Hall.
First Day of Zone Diving Championships Complete The University at Buffalo sent three individuals to the NCAA Zone A Diving Championships at the United States Naval Academy’s Lejeune Hall as the men’s one-meter and women’s three-meter events were held on Friday.
UB Men's Swimmers and Divers Claim First MAC Championship Crown For the first time in school history, the University at Buffalo men's swimming and diving team claimed the Mid-American Conference championship as the league meet concluded at Southern Illinois University's Edward J. Shea Natatorium on Saturday night. The Bulls won the meet by 78.5 points over second-place Eastern Michigan as they took two races and set three school records on Saturday.
Bulls Extend Lead at MAC Men’s Swim Championships The University at Buffalo extended its lead on Friday after the Bulls won three events on the second day of the 2011 Mid-American Conference Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships at Southern Illinois University’s Edward J. Shea Natatorium.
Bulls Win Three Events and Set Five School Records As Men’s Swim Championships Get Underway The University at Buffalo kicked off the 2011 Mid-American Conference Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships with three victories and four new school records to take the first night lead at Southern Illinois University’s Edward J. Shea Natatorium.
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Simmons Wins Freestyle MAC Championship The University at Buffalo’s Caroline Simmons defended her title as she won the 100-yard freestyle, breaking her own school record and establishing a pool record as the Bulls concluded the 2011 Mid-American Conference Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships at the Ohio University Aquatic Center.
Simmons, Marecki Attain B Cuts on Third Day of MAC Championships The University at Buffalo women’s swimming and diving team finished with a pair of fifth-place finishes on Friday as the third night of the Mid-American Conference Championships concluded at Ohio University’s Aquatic Center.
Simmons Sets UB Freestyle Record at MAC Women’s Swim Championships Sophomore Caroline Simmons turned in a record breaking performance in the 50-yard freestyle to highlight the University at Buffalo’s efforts on Thursday at the Mid-American Conference Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships at the Ohio University Aquatic Center.
Relayers Set New Mark as MAC Swim Championships Commence The University at Buffalo women's swimming and diving team picked up a second-place finish in one relay and a school record in the other relay as the first day of the Mid-American Conference Championships came to a conclusion at the Ohio University Aquatic Center on Wednesday.
Meili Carpenter Qualifies For U.S. Olympic Diving Trials Former University at Buffalo diver Meili Carpenter, representing Buffalo's Wings Diving Club, qualified for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials following her performance at the 2011 USA Diving Winter National Championships in Iowa City, IA.
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Bulls Close Out Regular Season With Wins Over Bonnies Both of the University at Buffalo's swimming and diving teams concluded the 2011 regular season with home victories over St. Bonaventure at Alumni Arena Natatorium on Saturday on Senior Day. The UB men snapped a two-meet losing streak to down the Bonnies, 161-127, while the UB women took their sixth straight win with a 174-103 decision.
Men's Swimmers Nipped at Penn State, 129-110 The University at Buffalo's men's swimming and diving team dropped a 129-110 decision on Friday at Penn State. The Bulls are 5-2 overall as they head into their final dual meet on Saturday against St. Bonaventure.
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Bulls Win Fifth Straight Women's Swim Meet The University at Buffalo women’s swimming and diving team extended its winning streak to five consecutive dual meet victories with a 174.5-118.5 decision over Mid-American Conference rival Ball State Saturday afternoon at Alumni Arena Natatorium.
Women's Swimmers Zip Past Akron The University at Buffalo's women's swimming and diving team won its fourth consecutive dual meet on Friday afternoon as the Bulls defeated the Akron Zips, 169.5-123.5, at Alumni Arena Natatorium.
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Bulls, Eagles Split MAC Swim Meets The University at Buffalo men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams split Saturday’s Mid-American Conference meets at Eastern Michigan. The women scored a 161-137 win over the Eagles while the men suffered their first defeat of the season with a 164-136 loss.
Buffalo Sweeps MAC Scholar-Athlete of the Week Awards The University at Buffalo swept the weekly Mid-American Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Week awards as men’s diver Colin Patrican and women’s basketball player Kourtney Brown earned recognition. The league announced the awards from its Cleveland headquarters on Friday.
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Buffalo Swimmers Blast Binghamton The University at Buffalo men's and women's swimming and diving teams rolled to easy victories on Saturday afternoon over Binghamton at Alumni Arena Natatorium. The UB men defeated the Bearcats, 145-87, to remain undefeated in dual meets while the women took a 138-96 decision from the Bearcats.
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Men’s Swimmers Win Zippy Invitational The University at Buffalo men’s swimming and diving team won the University of Akron’s Zippy Invitational on Sunday evening. The Bulls totaled 1,626 points to outdistance second-place Xavier. The UB women finished third of 12 teams with 1,000.5 points as Ohio University took the team title.
Bulls Post Trio of Wins After Second Day of Zippy Invitational The University at Buffalo men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams continued their success on Saturday as the second day of action at the University of Akron’s Zippy Invitational concluded at the Ocasek Natatorium.
UB Men’s Swimmers Take First Night Lead at Zippy Invitational The University at Buffalo swimming and diving teams opened the University of Akron’s Zippy Invitational with several season-best marks as the men’s squad took a first night lead while the women’s team stood fourth.
Buffalo Divers Compete at Arizona Invitational Three University at Buffalo divers competed over the weekend at the University of Arizona Diving Invitational which concluded Sunday as both of UB’s men’s entries reached the consolation rounds on the one- and three-meter boards.
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Bulls Barrel Over Niagara in Swim Action The University at Buffalo men’s and women's swimming and diving teams rolled to easy victories as the Bulls defeated Niagara on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Arena Natatorium. The UB men remained perfect at 4-0 with a 152-85 win over the Purple Eagles while the UB women evened their mark at 2-2 with a 146-90 decision.
Phil Aronica Wins MAC Swimmer of the Week Award University at Buffalo freshman Phil Aronica has been named the Mid-American Conference's Men's Swimmer of the Week. The league announced the award from its Cleveland headquarters late Wednesday.
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Bulls Sink RedHawks, 165-135 The University at Buffalo men's swimming and diving team improved to 3-0 with a 165-135 victory over Mid-American Conference rival Miami (OH) on Saturday afternoon in the league opener for both squads.
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Women's Swimmers Fall to RedHawks The University at Buffalo women's swimming and diving team opened the Mid-American Conference season on Saturday with a 193.5-106.5 loss to Miami (OH) at Alumni Arena Natatorium. The Bulls are 1-2 overall and 0-1 in the MAC while the RedHawks are 2-1 overall and 1-0 in league action.
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Men's and Women's Swimmers Brush Off Colgate The University at Buffalo men’s and women's swimming and diving teams defeated Colgate Saturday afternoon. The UB women (1-1) defeated the Raiders, 152.5-144.5, winning the final relay to secure the victory. In the men's meet, the Bulls (2-0) knocked off the Raiders, 165-104.
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Schwippert Wins MAC Scholar Athlete Honors University at Buffalo men's swimmer Matt Schwippert has been named as the Mid-American Conference's Men's Scholar Athlete of the Week. The league announced its selections from its Cleveland headquarters on Friday.
UB Men’s Swimmers Down Pittsburgh; Women Fall to Panthers The University at Buffalo men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams opened the dual meet schedule on Friday afternoon splitting their meets at Pittsburgh. The UB men toppled the Panthers, 127-116, while the UB women dropped a 165.5-77.5 decision.
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Swimmers Kickoff Season With Strong Performances at WNY Invite The University at Buffalo men's and women's swimming and diving teams rolled to 22 victories in 30 events as the Bulls hosted the WNY Invite on Saturday at the Alumni Arena Natatorium. There was no team scoring in the meet that also included men's and women's squads from Binghamton, Niagara, Canisius and St. Bonaventure.
Schwippert, Dugan Earn Spots in 2012 Olympic Swim Trials Two University at Buffalo men's swimmers qualified for the 2012 United States Olympic Trials with top performances at national meets earlier this summer.
John Boyer, Meili Carpenter Named UB Athletes of the Year The University at Buffalo has announced that men's basketball player John Boyer and women's diver Meili Carpenter have been selected as the 2010 Student Athletes of the Year. The pair were honored at Sunday's Student Athlete Orientation Day.
Carpenter Reaches Finals at National Diving Championships Following a career that included honorable mention All-American status at the 2010 NCAA National Championships, former University at Buffalo diver Meili Carpenter competed at the 2010 AT&T National Diving Championships, reaching the finals in the one- and three-meter springboard events.
Men’s Swimming Recruiting Class Recognized by CollegeSwimming.com The University at Buffalo men’s swimming class of incoming recruits has been recognized by CollegeSwimming.com as one of the best in the nation.
Tiffany Gowens Named Assistant Swimming Coach University at Buffalo head coach Andy Bashor has announced the hiring of Tiffany Gowens as an assistant coach. Gowens comes to Buffalo after coaching for Southern Illinois University and brings experience from an impressive collegiate swimming career at Texas A&M University.
UB Swimming and Diving Announces 2010-2011 Recruiting Class he University at Buffalo swimming and diving team will add 17 student-athletes to its roster for the 2010-2011 season. Joining the Bulls next season will be nine freshman women and eight freshman men, representing six states.
Meili Carpenter Named to Academic All-District Team University at Buffalo senior Meili Carpenter has been named to the 2010 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District I University Division Second Team for the second year in a row, as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on Thursday morning.
Swimming and Diving Announces Team Awards The University at Buffalo men's and women's swimming and diving team announced its team awards for the 2009-10 season last week.
Women's Swim Team Earns National Recognition The University at Buffalo women's swimming and diving team has been named to the NCAA's Academic Performance Program Public Recognition list. The NCAA announced its list this afternoon.
Five Swimmers Honored By CollegeSwimming.com Five University at Buffalo swimmers and one diver were named CollegeSwimming.com’s Mid-Major All-American Honorable Mention. Meili Carpenter, Caroline Simmons, Brynn Marecki, Alie Schirmers and Matt Schwippert all earned the award after an outstanding 2009-2010 season, where they all earned NCAA “B” cut times to qualify for the honor.
Meili Carpenter Earns All-America Status University at Buffalo diver Meili Carpenter became the first swimmer/diver in the school’s Division-I history to earn All-America status, after an outstanding performance at the NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving meet where she placed in the top 16 in the country in both the one and three-meter events.
Four Swimmers Named to Academic All-MAC Men's Swim Team The Mid-American Conference announced its 2010 Men’s Swimming and Diving Academic All-MAC team this afternoon, with University at Buffalo senior’s Andrew Tamchyna, Connor Vander Zalm and Jordan Matthews and sophomore Chris Berloth making the team for the Bulls.
Carpenter and Palma Named to Academic All-MAC Swim Team The Mid-American Conference announced its 2010 Women’s Swimming and Diving Academic All-MAC team this morning, with University at Buffalo diver Meili Carpenter and sprint specialist Sam Palma making the team for the Bulls. A total of 32 student-athletes from all eight schools were named to the team.
Carpenter Ends NCAA Meet With Platform Event niversity at Buffalo diver Meili Carpenter wrapped up the final day of the 2010 NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships at Purdue’s Boilermaker Aquatic Center. The senior finished 20th out of 29 divers on the platform with a final score of 239.40.
Carpenter Takes 11th in Three-Meter Dive at NCAA Meet University at Buffalo senior diver Meili Carpenter finished the second day of competition at the 2010 NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships at Purdue’s Boilermaker Aquatic Center tonight.
Carpenter Finishes 12th in One-Meter Event at NCAA Meet University at Buffalo diver Meili Carpenter completed the first day of the 2010 NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships tonight, finishing 12th out of 37 competitors in the one-meter event with a final score of 296.50.
Zone Diving Meet Wraps Up The 2010 Zone A Diving Championships wrapped up this afternoon, with Meili Carpenter and Kenny Rhoades each competing in the platform diving events.
UB Divers Finish Day Two of Zones Day two of the 2010 Zone A Diving Championships wrapped up Saturday night with Buffalo diver Meili Carpenter capturing a second-place finish in the women’s three-meter event.
Carpenter Wins One-Meter Event to Start Zone Meet The first day of the 2010 Zone A Diving Championships were completed Friday night at Rutgers’ Sonny Werblin Recreation Center.
Matt Schwippert Wins MAC Title in 200 Backstroke he University at Buffalo men’s swimming and diving team wrapped up the 2010 MAC Championship tonight, with freshman Matt Schwippert taking away the MAC Championship in the 200 backstroke, breaking a school and MAC record with a time of 1:45.23.
Bulls Sweep MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week Awards The University at Buffalo swept the Mid-American Conference's Scholar Athlete of the Week awards as men's track and field athlete Jake Madonia and women's diver Meili Carpenter were honored for their athletic and academic success. The league announced the awards from its Cleveland headquarters this morning.
Bulls Move Into Second Place at MAC Champs The University at Buffalo men’s swimming and diving team continued its record breaking weekend at the 2010 MAC Championships, breaking five school records in the second day of competition. The Bulls now sit in second place out of seven teams.
Bulls See Success In Day One The University at Buffalo men’s swimming and diving team started off the 2010 MAC Championships tonight at Eastern Michigan University. The Bulls broke three school records in the first day of competition.
Caroline Simmons and Meili Carpenter Win MAC Championships The University at Buffalo women’s swimming and diving team wrapped up the 2010 Mid-American Conference Championships with impressive swims, as Caroline Simmons and Meili Carpenter won MAC Championships, while Alie Schirmers, Carpenter and Simmons each broke individual school records. The Bulls finished the meet tied for fifth place with MAC rival Akron.
Bulls Have Record Breaking Day at MAC Champs Buffalo had an impressive day in the pool as day three of the Mid-American Conference Championships wrapped up in Oxford, Ohio. Sophomore Alie Schirmers set a new school record in the 400 IM, while freshman Caroline Simmons broke the school record in the 200 freestyle.
Meili Carpenter Wins MAC Championship in One-Meter Diving The University at Buffalo women’s swimming and diving team finished day two of the Mid-American Conference Championships. Senior diver Meili Carpenter won the MAC Championship in the one-meter diving event, finishing with a score of 301.45.
Bulls Complete Day One Of MAC Champs The University at Buffalo women’s swimming and diving team kicked off the 2010 Mid-American Conference Championship meet tonight at the Nixon Aquatic Center on the campus of Miami University.
Bulls Drop Season Finale to Toledo The University at Buffalo women’s swimming and diving team fell to Toledo in their final meet of the regular season, 159-135, to finish the year with a record of 8-3 (4-3 MAC).
Bulls Drop Final Dual Meet At Penn State The University at Buffalo men’s swimming and diving team wrapped up their dual meet schedule at Penn State this afternoon, falling to the Nittany Lions, 132-102.
Bulls Roll Over Bowling Green The University at Buffalo women’s swimming and diving team picked up their seventh consecutive win, defeating MAC rival Bowling Green tonight at UB’s Alumni Arena Natatorium by a score of 154-114.
Bulls Defeat St. Bonaventure The University at Buffalo men’s and women’s swimming and diving team picked up another road win with a sweep of St. Bonaventure tonight at the Reilly Center Pool, as the women’s team defeated the Bonnies 125.5-93.5, while the men’s team won by a score of 131-110.
Bulls Edge Akron, 158-140 The University at Buffalo women’s swimming and diving team edged out MAC rival Akron by a score of 158-140 tonight to improve their record to 6-2 (3-2 MAC). Brynn Marecki picked up two individual wins, while diver Meili Carpenter swept the diving events to help lead the team to their fifth straight win.
Bulls Takedown RedHawks, 160-131 he University at Buffalo men’s swimming and diving team defeated MAC rival Miami by a score of 160-131 to improve their record to 5-1 (1-1 MAC) on Saturday afternoon.
Bulls Sweep Bearcats The University at Buffalo men’s and women’s swimming and diving team picked up another road win with a clean sweep of Binghamton this afternoon, as the women’s team defeated the Bearcats 134-105, while the men’s team won by a score of 137-103.
Bulls Barrel Over Niagara The University at Buffalo men’s and women’s swimming and diving team was back in action this afternoon at Niagara with the men’s team defeating the Purple Eagles, 120-105, while the women’s team took their meet by a score of 129-105.
Meili Carpenter Named MAC Scholar-Ahlete of the Week University at Buffalo senior Meili Carpenter was named the Mid-American Conference’s Women’s Scholar-Athlete of the Week for the week of November 30-December 6. Carpenter won the award for the second consecutive week, after an impressive performance at the Zippy Invite.
Bulls Finish Second at Zippy Invite The 2009 Zippy Invite concluded Sunday night, with the University at Buffalo men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams both taking home second-place finishes.
Bulls Have Record Breaking Day at Zippy Invite The University at Buffalo men’s and women’s swimming and diving team wrapped up day two of the Zippy Invite tonight with the women’s team moving up two places to sit in third place, while the men’s team holds steady in second place.
Bulls Successful in First Day of Zippy Invite The University at Buffalo swimming and diving team kicked off day one of the annual Zippy Invite, hosted by the University of Akron this afternoon. After the first day, the women stand in fourth place, while the reigning meet champion men’s team sits in second place.
Meili Carpenter Named MAC Scholar-Ahlete of the Week University at Buffalo senior Meili Carpenter was named the Mid-American Conference’s Women’s Scholar-Athlete of the Week for the week of November 16-22, after an outstanding performance at the Wildcat Invitational in Tucson, Arizona.
Buffalo Divers Finish Competition at Wildcat Invite Two divers from the University at Buffalo swimming and diving team competed at the second annual Wildcat Invitational at the University of Arizona’s Kasser Family Pool this weekend.
Bulls Breeze By Ball State The University at Buffalo men’s and women’s swimming and diving team finished up their weekend with a sweep of the Ball State swimming and diving teams, as the men won by a score of 158-137 to improve their record to 2-1 overall (1-1 MAC), while the women defeated the Cardinals 161-137 to bring their record to 3-2 overall (2-2 MAC).
Bulls Host Eastern Michigan The University at Buffalo men’s and women’s swimming and diving team hosted the Eastern Michigan Eagles in their first home Mid-American Conference dual meet of the season.
Carpenter Sets New School Record as Bulls Drop Close Meet To Ohio The University at Buffalo women’s swimming and diving team lost a close meet to the Ohio Bobcats on Saturday afternoon at Ohio’s Aquatic Center. The meet came down to the final relay with the Bulls just missing out on their first MAC win of the season, as they fell to the Bobcats 154-146.
Women’s Swimming and Diving Falls at Miami In MAC Opener The University at Buffalo women’s swimming and diving team opened the MAC portion of its season this afternoon as they took on Miami in Oxford, Ohio. Freshman Caroline Simmons, junior Jordan Deren and senior diver Meili Carpenter each won a pair of events for the Bulls, as they fell to defending MAC Champions, 171-129.
Jordan Deren Named MAC Swimmer of the Week University at Buffalo junior Jordan Deren earned the Mid-American Conference Swimmer of the Week Award based on her performance against Duquesne last Friday, as the Bulls beat the Dukes 137.5-75.5.
Swim Teams Sweep Duquesne The University at Buffalo men's and women's swimming and diving teams opened the dual meet season on Friday with victories over visiting Duquesne at Alumni Arena Natatorium. The UB men won the final event of a close battle to defeat the Dukes, 123-114. The UB women cruised to a 137.5-75.5 victory.
UB Swimming and Diving Hosts WNY Invite The University at Buffalo men’s and women’s swimming and diving team started their season by hosting the Western New York Invite this afternoon at UB’s Alumni Arena Natatorium. There was no team scoring, but Binghamton, Canisius, Niagara and St. Bonaventure all competed in the event.
Conference Names Three New Affiliate Members In Men's Swimming and Diving The Mid-American Conference today announced the addition of three new affiliate members in men's swimming and diving for the upcoming 2009-2010 season.
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