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Grand Island's Mark Zarbo is fighting for ice time with Rensselaer Polytechic Institute this season. He had been a healthy scratch through the Engineers' first 11 hockey games until he finally got the call to play against Niagara on Wednesday night in an arena roughly 10 minutes away from his hometown. Zarbo, who transfered to the Troy-based school from Bentley in Waltham, Mass. after the 2006-07 season, had no goals or assists in RPI's 4-1 loss to Niagara, but he wasn't on for any goals either. That's always a good thing when a player is trying to earn a regular...

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It's November, so that means the rumor mill is spinning away. Now we hear that UB coach Turner Gill is interested in the opening at Western Kentucky. But a source close to Gill told the Buffalo News that Gill does not have any interest in the job. The move doesn't make sense for a number of reasons: ---Gill's package at UB totals $401,300, while Western Kentucky paid former coach David Elson $259,808. WKY probably can't afford Gill. ---Western Kentucky is in its first season of Football Bowl Subdivision football after 20 years of Football Championship Subdivision football. Why would Gill...

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OLEAN -- Get your earplugs and aspirin ready. St. Bonaventure and Niagara tipoff in about six minutes for an annual Kids' Day event. Bona holds a 30-22 advantage in the traditional Little Three rivalry. Today's game will feature a strength of wills -- will Bona's defense prevail or Niagara's offense? The Purple Eagles are averaging 74.0 points while the Bonnies are giving just 42 points a game. Check back for periodic updates and post-game analysis. First half 15:57: Bona leads 13-4 as Jessica Jenkins hits two 3-pointers. Jen McNamee is the only offensive threat at the moment for Niagara. 11:51:...

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Game Analysis: That was painless. A 21-3 halftime lead was expanded to a much needed 42-17 blowout at Miami (Ohio). It was the first time UB won at Yager Stadium. How UB won: How many tailbacks does UB have? They listed four on their depth and brought three to Miami. The main one was junior Brandon Thermilus who finished with 126 yards and three touchdowns. Turning Point: Wideout Terrell Jackson played a little quarterback in high school and it showed on his 30-yard pass to Jesse Rack on a double reverse. That gave UB a 28-10 and Miami wasn’t capable...

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Final: UB 42, Miami 17. Bulls break a three-game losing streak. 6:00 left in the fourth: Jerry Davis in at QB. 6:58 left in the fourth - FYI: Thermilus is going to be the player of the game in UB-Miami game analysis. He just scored his third TD. 9:51 left in the fourth - Domonic Cook just forced a fumble that was returned by Mike Newton to the UB 25. 7:30 left in the third - Miami finally scored its first TD on a 6-yard TD pass from Zac Dysert to Dustin Woods. 28-10 UB. 12:55 left in the third...

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ROCHESTER -- There were plenty of interesting quotes and notes that did not make their way into the game story detailing the 69-68 St. John’s victory over St. Bonaventure on Tuesday. Hope you have a couple minutes on your hands. Most of the insight came from the coaches, who surprisingly avoided the usual heavy doses of coachspeak (on a day the Bills fired Dick Jauron, no less). Though Bona coach Mark Schmidt did offer the usual no-moral-victories cry, he also colorfully noted: “It’s not like we competed against Carolina tonight. We competed against a good team, but you know …”...

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ROCHESTER -- Athletic Director Steve Watson said the Bonnies would pursue another game in Rochester in the near future, given the university’s alumni base in the area and the ability to draw bigger-name opponents. Though he would not rule out next year, Watson conceded it was more likely an every-other-year scenario -- similar to what the school scheduled earlier this decade. St. Bonaventure had not hosted a game in Blue Cross Arena since a 66-61 loss to West Virginia on Nov. 30, 2005. “The people in Rochester are already in my ear talking about coming back up here again,” Watson...

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University at Buffalo star receiver Naaman Roosevelt will sit out Wednesday night's game against Miami (Ohio) with a knee injury, the Bulls announced this evening. Running back Ike Nduka (ankle), fullback Lawrence Rolle (concussion), defensive end Jerry Housey (knee) and sophomore Joe Petit (concussion) will also miss the game.

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The clash between the best of the Big 4 tips off in about half an hour at the Koessler Athletic Center when Canisius hosts St. Bonaventure in women's basketball. Both teams are coming off WNIT years, with the Golden Griffins losing in the first round to Syracuse and Bona advancing to the Sweet 16. Bona is looking to even the all-time series, which Canisius leading 22-21, but the Bonnies have won four of the last five meetings. 6:49 p.m. For the record, the Canisius game notes have the Griffs leading the all-time series, 21-19. 7 p.m. The Griffs unveil their...

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ROCHESTER -- St. Bonaventure hosts St. John’s in Blue Cross Arena this evening in an intriguing matchup as the Bonnies look to expand upon the success of their season opener, a 72-62 victory over defending Horizon League tourney champion Cleveland State on Friday. It is Bona’s first game in Rochester since 2005, when it fell to eventual Sweet 16 participant West Virginia, 66-61. The Bonnies are 1-3 all time in Blue Cross with the lone victory a 79-78 triumph over UNC-Charlotte on Nov. 25, 2000. It is the Bonnies’ first meeting with the Johnnies since 1985. The Red Storm holds...

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FINAL: Niagara 76-69. Story on Web momentarily. Benn makes both 9.0: Niagara 72-69. Benn going to line after Drexel misses trey. 17.8: Niagara turnover on inbounds. Drexel ball underneath Niagara hoop. 5.2: Niagara, 70-66. Garrison makes one of two. Jamie Harris drives for bucket for Dragons. 57.6: Niagara, 69-64. Garrison hits one of two. Eagles two for last six at the line. 1:17: Niagara, 68-64. Drexel nails 3 after Edwards misses two. 1:33: Niagara, 68-61. Edwards at the line for two. Attendance: 2261. 2:52 2nd: Niagara, 67-59. Big baskets by Cooley (a trey) and Edwards (inside from Garrison). Benn has...

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Trevis Simpson, who gave a verbal commitment to UB last month, has switched gears and instead signed with UNC Greensboro. The school officially released its early signings and listed Simpson as one of its recruits. Simpson visited UNC Greenboro the weekend before the start of the early signing period which began last Wednesday. ---Rodney McKissic (www.twitter.com/rodneyjmckissic)

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Former Niagara University and Utah Jazz coach Frank Layden waves to the crowd at Alumni Arena on Sunday evening. Mark Mulville/Buffalo News Game Analysis: Scoring, a bugaboo for the Bulls last year, might be an issue again in 2009-10. The Bulls made just 17 field goals on 55 attempts as they lost their season opener to Vermont, 58-57 How UB Lost: Has anyone seen UB’s offense? Anyone? The backcourt of Rodney Pierce, John Boyer, Sean Smiley and Zach Filzen were a combined 4 of 31 from the field and 2 of 14 from three-point range. The defense might be able...

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It's not often that teams hit the floor for the season opener looking like they're in mid-season form, but that's what St. Bonaventure did Friday night. The Bonnies shot 77 percent from the field in the first half (17 of 22). They forced nine turnovers with their three-quarter court pressure defense. They led by as many as 21 and coasted to a 72-62 victory over Cleveland State and are now 41-3 in Reilly Center openers. There was a lot to like on the Bona end. Andrew Nicholson, the 6-9 soph who was last year's A-10 Rookie of the Year, dominated...

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LEWISTON -- The Big 4 kicks off the women's basketball season in about 20 minutes when the University at Buffalo faces Niagara at the Gallagher Center. Niagara is trying to erase the memory of a single-digit win season while UB is hoping to ride the momentum it gained from a semifinal run to last season's Mid-American Conference semifiinal. The Bulls have won four straight games against Niagara, including the last two in Lewiston. --- Amy Moritz www.twitter.com/amymoritz

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Senior right tackle Andrew West will not play in UB's game next Wednesday at Miami (Ohio) for disciplinary reasons, coach Turner Gill said today. West was ejected from the Ohio game following an unsportsman like conduct penalty for blocking below the knees. Gill added that the league could discipline West further. "This is on our behalf," Gill said. "We're still waiting to hear from the Mid-American Conference, the commissioner is going to evaluate it and they're going to make a decision. If they have something that's more than one game then we'll have to (respond) according to what they do."...

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Game Analysis: Bulls never were able to fully rebound from the pounding inflicted by Ohio offense over the opening 17 minutes. Bobcats drove at will on first four possessions, scoring three touchdowns and losing a fourth on a fumble in the end zone. Once again Turner Gill and staff proved adept at making adjustments, but damage was too extensive by that point. How UB Lost: No defense in the first quarter, no finish at the end, and yet another game slips out of their grasp. That's three straight defeats, all of them decided within the last two minutes or overtime....

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Final: 4th: Maynard picked when perfect third-down pass bounces off Rivers hands and into arms of Shannon Ballard. That'll do it. Ohio 27-24. Bulls no longer have shot at bowl eligibility. If Ohio beats Northern Illinois at home next week it'll entertain Temple on final week of season with division title at stake. 1:25 4th: Ohio 27-24. Weller makes 47-yard FG into the wind. Kid's got leg. Can Bulls muster late magic in final home game of the year? 7:09 4th: Tied 24-24. A.J. Principe makes good on a 26-yard FG after Brett Hamlin can't corral third-down pass in end...

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UB sophomore quarterback Zach Maynard and sophomore wide receiver Terrell Jackson are being disciplined by coach Turner Gill for tonight's game after being late for a team meeting, a source said. Maynard and Jackson will miss the first quarter of tonight's nationally televised game against Ohio. Maynard has started all nine games at quarterback, while Jackson is a backup to senior Brett Hamlin. ---Rodney McKissic (www.twitter.com/rodneyjmckissic)

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Williamsville North grad Chantae Miller is a sophomore starter for the Michigan State field hockey team, and she's part of quite a historic season. The Spartans won the Big Ten Tournament this weekend to complete a first in school history -- winning the Big Ten regular season title and the tournament. Michigan State, which went undefeated during the conference regular season, beat Indiana, 3-2, Sunday. Miller had an assist on State's first goal. She is fourth on the team in scoring with 21 points (seven goals, seven assists). Michigan State (17-3) will find out its opponent in the NCAA Tournament...

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The Bulls' injury report is still quite lengthy leading up to next Tuesday's game against Ohio. Junior defensive end Jerry Housey (knee) is out 2-4 weeks, while sophomore cornerback Joe Petit (concussion) doubtful. Senior tailback Mario Henry (ankle), true freshman tailback Jeffvon Gill (shoulder) and junior defensive end Bruno Lapointe (ankle, knee) are probable, while junior tailback Ike Nduka (ankle) is questionable. ---Rodney McKissic (www.twitter.com/rodneyjmckissic)

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UB recently received a verbal commitment from South Carolina cornerback Okoye Houston from Woodmont High. Houston received offers from East Carolina, Marshall, Vandy and Western Kentucky among others, according to Rivals.com. The 6-foot, 185-pound Houston is a three-star recruit according to Rivals. ---Rodney McKissic (www.twitter.com/rodneyjmckissic)

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FINAL: Bowling Green 30, UB 29. 0:39 4th: Sheehan to Barnes for 18 yards and the go-ahead TD. BG 30-29. It's last year in reverse. 10:34 4th: BG QB Tyler Sheehan goes in from the 4 on a QB draw. UB 29-23. 13:30 4th: BG blocks another Rachuna punt, He's a tall kid who has to unfold but he has to get it off faster. Better blocking wouldn't hurt either, Falcons start on UB 17. End of 3rd: Bulls 29, Falcons 16. Don't book it yet. Remember UB came from 20 down to win at BG last year. 9:07 3rd:...

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Chris Manhertz, a 6-5 power forward from Cardinal Spellman High in the Bronx, has given a verbal commitment to Canisius according to a source. Manhertz is the 172nd ranked power forward in the country according to ESPN.com who has this to say about him: '"Manhertz has very good leaping ability and athleticism, which helps him to overcome his lack of height for the post. He has very good quickness and when he receives the ball in the paint, he attacks the rim with great vigor. He rebounds the ball very well on both ends of the floor due to his...

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---Sophomore cornerback Joe Petit (concussion) has been ruled out for Tuesday night’s game against Bowling Green, UB coach Turner Gill said during his weekly MAC conference call. Petit and senior right tackle Andrew West (broken hand) were listed as doubtful for the game but Gill said Petit is the only one who has been ruled out at this point. Junior tailbacks Ike Nduka (ankle), Brandon Thermilus (ankle) and senior tailback Mario Henry (ankle) were listed as questionable late last week as were junior left guard Peter Bittner (ankle), junior tight end Kyle Brey (shoulder) and junior corner Josh Thomas (concussion)....

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The UB football team received commitments from two players recently: Devon Hughes, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound wide receiver from Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Ga., and James Potts, a 5-11, 175-pound tailback from American Heritage School in Delray Beach, Fla. Potts is a three-star recruit according to Rivals.com who received offers from Memphis, Michigan State, Indiana, Northern Illinois and Vanderbilt among others according to the recruiting website. Hughes is also a three-star recruit and scouts feel the Bulls got a sleeper. “I committed to the University of Buffalo,’’ Hughes told Rivals. “Me and my family just feel like it’s a...

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The ever-expanding UB injury list grew a little more on Friday. Redshirt freshman defensive end Willie Moseley and senior free safety Chris Storr are both done for the season. Moseley suffered a fractured his hip during the Bulls' loss last week at Western Michigan and the injury required season-ending surgery. Storr suffered an MCL sprain during the Western Michigan game and his career is over. Senior right tackle Andrew West (broken hand) and sophomore cornerback Joe Petit (concussion) are doubtful. Junior tailbacks Ike Nduka (ankle), Brandon Thermilus (ankle) and senior tailback Mario Henry (ankle) are questionable as are junior left...

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Elijah Carter, a 6-foot-1 point guard from St. Anthony's in New Jersey, has given a verbal commitment to St. Bonaventure. Carter plays for the legendary Bob Hurley. Earlier today, Carter wrote on his Twitter page that he narrowed his schools down to Bona, Robert Morris and LaSalle. At about 3 p.m., today he wrote, "I decided that I will take my game to St. Bonaventure next year...=)...let's go!" "The deciding factor was that I wanted to go to a school at the highest level that was recruiting me so I can be challenged," Carter told The Buffalo News. "Another deciding...

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Western Michigan 34, UB 31, final: Western Michigan's John Potter kicked a 28-yard field goal in overtime to give the Broncos a 34-31 win over the Bulls. UB's John Rachuna missed a 43-yard field goal in the extra session, just minutes after A.J. Principe sent the game into OT with a 28-yarder. UB 31, Western Michigan 31, overtime: The Bulls, down 17-7 at the half, rallied in the second half and sent the game into overtime on a 28-yard field goal by A.J. Principe with three seconds left. Western Michigan called two time outs in an attempt to ice Principe....

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Cameron Downing, a 6-9 senior power forward/center from Tulsa Memorial High School, has given a verbal commitment to UB. Texas-San Antonio, Missouri State, Tulsa and Oral Roberts also were recruiting Downing. "When I got up there (for a visit), I really connected with the (UB) coaches and players," Downing told the Tulsa World. "The coaches really wanted me." Downing, a 6-9 senior, averaged 15 points, 9.4 rebounds and shot 73 percent fron the field for the Chargers last season. He also helped Memorial win the 6A state title in 2008. UB's frontcourt of the future appears to be set with...

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