May 19, 2011
Cannon and Smith Named to NWCA All-Academic Team
The National Wrestling Coaches Association has announced its annual Division I All-Academic Top 30 Teams and the NWCA Individual All-Academic wrestling team. Following successful seasons both on the mat and in the classroom, junior John-Martin Cannon and redshirt junior Kevin Smith were named to the 2010-11 NWCA All-Academic Division I Team.

May 11, 2011
Wrestling Signs Three More Standouts for 2011-12
he Buffalo wrestling coaching staff has announced three more outstanding talents to the 2011-12 recruiting class, further making the argument that the incoming freshman class will be among the best in all of Division I. Four-time New York state champion Arik Robinson, 2011 California state runner-up Justin Lozano and two-time Michigan champion Justin Heiserman signed on to become a Bull, adding depth and filling important needs for the team.

April 13, 2011
Bulls Ink Highly Touted Recruit Blake Roulo
The Buffalo Bulls wrestling team continues to build its program upward, both literally and figuratively. Adding to the excitement of a $400,000 renovation to its facilities, the UB staff announced the signing of Blake Roulo of Matoaca High School in Petersburg, VA. He is a 149-pound prospect who recently became just the second wrestler ever to win four NHSCA titles and is also ranked as the top senior in Virginia out of all weight classes.

March 29, 2011
Coach Jim Beichner Named MAC Wrestling Coach of the Year
Following one of the most successful seasons in program history, including a record six national tournament qualifiers, head wrestling coach Jim Beichner was named the Mid American Conference coach of the year, as announced today by the conference. The honor comes in addition to Beichner being named NYS Division I Coach of the Year twice (1996, 2004), East Coast Wrestling Association Coach of the Year and the Amateur Wrestling News Rookie Coach of the Year during his 16 seasons at Buffalo.

March 18, 2011
Lewandowski Finishes Top 12 at NCAA Tournament
The Buffalo Bulls wrestling team bowed out on day two of the NCAA national tournament Friday, with Mark Lewandowski posting the best finish of the group of six, coming achingly close to becoming the first All-American since Kyle Cerminara in 2004. Lewandowski won three matches to place in the top 12 overall at 157 pounds.

March 17, 2011
Four Bulls Advance to Second Day of NCAA Tournament
17,289 fans were on-hand for the first two sessions of the 81st annual NCAA Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia all day Thursday, and Buffalo had a solid showing, with five qualifiers still alive in the consolation rounds and only one eliminated thus far. As a team, Buffalo won four matches overall and after the first day is in 33rd place overall with 8.0 points.

March 16, 2011
Bulls Wrestling Complex to Undergo $400,000 in Renovations
The University at Buffalo athletic department has announced facility renovations to the wrestling complex, the first of such upgrades since Alumni Arena opened its doors in 1982.

March 15, 2011
Two Bulls Earn Academic All-MAC Honors
After leading the team with terrific junior seasons, Kevin Smith and John-Martin Cannon were named to the 10-player Academic All-MAC team. The conference announced the selections today, as voted by faculty athletic representatives at MAC institutions. The Academic All-MAC honor is for a student-athlete who has excelled in athletics and academics. To qualify, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA and have participated in at least 50 percent of the contests for that particular sport.

March 11, 2011
Cannon Wins MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week
Fresh off of a stellar performance on the mat at the Mid American Conference championship, where he won the 165-pound championship, junior John-Martin Cannon was named the MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week for his performance in the classroom.

March 9, 2011
Kevin Smith Earns At-Large Bid to NCAA Tournament
Redshirt Junior Kevin Smith became the sixth Buffalo Bulls wrestler to earn a trip to the NCAA tournament this season after earning an at-large bid during the selection process held Wednesday night. The draw was for the 50 possible wrestlers who did not earn an automatic qualification. The six Buffalo national qualifiers were the most since the Bulls joined the Mid American Conference.

March 6, 2011
Records Fall as Bulls Finish Third at MAC Championships
The Buffalo Bulls won a conference- and program-best four individual titles and finished third only to champion Central Michigan and Kent State at the Mid American Conference Championship. The third-place finish is tied for the best in program history. The team will also send at least five wrestlers to the NCAA tournament, another program best. John-Martin Cannon also became the first Bull wrestler to ever win Outstanding Wrestler, capping a record-shattering day for the program.

March 5, 2011
Four Bulls Head to Championship Round After Day One of MAC Championships
It was a promising first day of the Mid American Conference championships for the Buffalo wrestling team, with four wrestlers earning a ticket to their respective championship bout and the team as a whole tied for second overall in the team scoring, just 6.5 points behind the leader.

March 5, 2011
Live Stats and Live Streaming Available for 2011 MAC Wrestling Championships
Fans interested in following the Bulls in the team's quest for a Mid American Conference championship can find all the information online through MAC-Sports.com. The site will offer live stats and a video stream of the two-day tournament.

February 23, 2011
MAC Releases Final Weight Rankings of the Season
The Mid-American Conference wrestling coaches announced the final February weight class individual rankings in conjunction with the league office today. Two Bulls rose in the final rankings, released in preparation for the upcoming MAC Championships that begin March 5.

February 23, 2011
Second Annual “TAKEDOWN CANCER” Event Raises over $28,000
On Sunday February 20th the Buffalo Bulls wrestling team defeated Northern Illinois by a score of 22-9 in the Division of Athletics second annual “TAKEDOWN CANCER” fundraiser in memory of Jeffrey D. Parker, former student and member of the Bulls wrestling team. Parker lost his battle with cancer on May 22, 2010. In his honor the event raised over $28,000 to be donated to the Jeff Parker Foundation and Carly’s Club of Western New York.

February 22, 2011
Weekly Wrestling Release
Buffalo wrestling raises $28,000 in Takedown Cancer fundraiser.

February 20, 2011
Bulls Rout Northern Illinois on Senior Day
The Buffalo wrestling team ended its regular season on a high note Sunday afternoon, beating Mid American Conference rival Northern Illinois, 22-9. It was also the second annual Takedown Cancer fundraiser, and the wrestling program helped raise over $28,000 for the Jeff Park Foundation and Carly's Club of Western New York.

February 17, 2011
Chat Live at Sunday's Takedown Cancer Event
Fans who are unable to make it to Sunday afternoon's Takedown Cancer fundraiser and dual meet against Northern Illinois will have an opportunity to partake in a live chat on Buffalobulls.com, beginning at 1 pm.

February 14, 2011
Weekly Wrestling Release
Sunday will be the regular season finale for the Bulls. It will also be the second annual Takedown Cancer Fundraiser.

February 14, 2011
University at Buffalo Athletics Hosts Jill Kelly Book Signing
As a part of the Division of Athletics “Takedown Cancer” event on Sunday February 20th, the University at Buffalo will host a book signing with author, Jill Kelly

February 13, 2011
Buffalo Loses to No. 25 Central Michigan, 19-14
In a dual that came down to the very last matchup, the Buffalo Bulls lost a hotly contested dual on the road to the Central Michigan Chippewas Sunday afternoon, 19-14.

February 9, 2011
Bulls Earn First MAC Win, Top Eastern Michigan 20-12
Spurred on by five straight wins in the first half of the match, the Buffalo wrestling team broke in to the Mid American Conference win column Wednesday evening with a 20-12 win over Eastern Michigan at Alumni Arena.

February 9, 2011
Bulls Dual With Eastern Michigan to be Shown on Time Warner Sports
Fans who are unable to make it to Wednesday evening's dual meet against Eastern Michigan will have an opportunity to partake in a live chat on Buffalobulls.com, beginning at 7 pm. Also, for the first time in program history, the dual will be televised live on Time Warner Cable Sports.

February 7, 2011
Weekly Wrestling Release
A locally televised meet against Eastern Michigan and a road match at Central Michigan highlights a critical week for Buffalo.

February 6, 2011
Buffalo Falls to #15 Kent State
The Buffalo men's wrestling team had another fast start Sunday afternoon against Kent State, but a controversial loss and other close losses led to a 19-13 defeat at the hands of the fifteenth-ranked Golden Flashes.

February 2, 2011
Weekly Wrestling Release
Buffalo hosts Kent State in conference home opener.

January 29, 2011
Ohio Sneaks Past Buffalo With Late Decision
The Buffalo wrestling team opened Mid American Conference play Saturday evening at Ohio. Despite a comeback from an early deficit, the Bulls could not hold off the host Bobcats, losing 16-15 on a decision in the final match.

January 26, 2011
Weekly Wrestling Release
A trip to Athens, Ohio highlights the opening weekend of MAC wrestling for the Bulls.

January 26, 2011
Smith Wins Third Wrestler of the Week Honor
Coming off a first-place finish at the New York State Collegiate Championships, redshirt junior Kevin Smith was named the Mid American Conference's wrestler of the week for January 17-23, the conference announced from its offices in Cleveland this morning.

January 23, 2011
Smith Wins 133-Pound Bracket at NYS Championships
The Buffalo wrestling team finished eighth at the conclusion of day two at the New York State Championships, hosted by Binghamton University. Kevin Smith won the team's lone, title but six wrestlers in all placed for UB.

January 22, 2011
Wrestling Wraps Up Day One at NYS Championships
Three Buffalo grapplers are still in contention for individual championships after the conclusion of day one at the New York State Intercollegiate Championships, hosted by Binghamton University.

January 19, 2011
Bulls Wrestling Announces Second Annual Takedown Cancer Event
The University at Buffalo athletic department, in conjunction with the Bulls’ wrestling program, are moving forward with its second annual Takedown Cancer event which will culminate in the Bulls facing rival Northern Illinois on Sunday, February 20 at 1 pm at Alumni Arena.

January 18, 2011
Weekly Wrestling Release
Bulls head to Binghamton for New York State Intercollegiate Championships.

January 16, 2011
Buffalo Bulldozes Edinboro, 18-16
Keyed by a fast start, the Buffalo wrestling team avenged an earlier loss to Edinboro with an 18-16 win Sunday evening. The win was Buffalo's first win against the Fighting Scots since 1982 and just the fourth win in the all-time series between the two schools.

January 14, 2011
Eight Bulls Earn Conference Rankings for January
The Mid-American Conference wrestling coaches announced the first January weight class individual rankings in conjunction with the league office today. The rankings will be released on the second Tuesday of each month throughout the season, with one additional ranking system (two total) in January and February. Eight total wrestlers from Buffalo earned top four ranks with three being recognized as the top in their divisions.

January 12, 2011
Bulls Receive Votes in Latest NWCA/USA Today Coaches Poll
Following a stretch that saw the team beat top 30 teams in Binghamton and Virginia, along with a win over Rider, the Buffalo wrestling team received votes in the weekly NWCA top 25 coaches poll.

January 11, 2011
Weekly Wrestling Release
The Bulls return home to face Edinboro in doubleheader with basketball.

January 8, 2011
Bulls Finish Eighth at Virginia Duals
The Buffalo wrestling team finished eighth out of 16 teams after finishing the tournament with a 2-3 record. The team routed Rider in its first match 30-9 but fell to Wyoming and Edinboro.

January 7, 2011
Bulls Score Early Upset, Earn Split on First Day of Virginia Duals
Though it faced some of the best teams in the nation, the Buffalo wrestling team came out with a purpose Friday morning and scored a convincing 24-12 upset over Virginia at the 31st Annual Virginia Duals. In the second dual of the day, the Bulls fell to fifteenth ranked Michigan.

January 5, 2011
Weekly Wrestling Release
Team prepares for prestigious Virginia Duals

January 2, 2011
Bulls Down Binghamton, 24-12
The Buffalo Bulls wrestling team opened the New Year in a big way Sunday afternoon, registering a 24-12 win over regional rival Binghamton. The team rode the effort of three wrestlers who earned major decisions to upset the Bearcats, who came into the dual meet receiving votes in the most recent NWCA/USA Today coaches poll.

December 22, 2010
Jimmy Hamel Named MAC Wrestler of the Week
Following a six-win effort at the Reno Tournament of Champions Sunday, senior Jimmy Hamel was named the conference's wrestler of the week for December 6-12, the Mid-American Conference announced from its offices in Cleveland this morning. This is Hamel's third weekly honor in his time with the team.

December 19, 2010
Hamel and Smith Place at Reno
After a long day of wrestling, senior Jimmy Hamel and junior Kevin Smith helped to lead Buffalo to a tenth-place finish at the Reno Tournament of Champions, held in Reno, Nevada all day Sunday. The tournament featured 30 teams and a wealth of talented wrestlers.

December 17, 2010
Bulls Pack the Monthly MAC Rankings
After six Buffalo wrestlers earned top-four rankings in the preseason, the team added one more as the Mid American Conference announced its December coaches rankings. As a team, Buffalo has maintained its third-place ranking in the poll.

December 14, 2010
Weekly Wrestling Release

December 13, 2010
Jimmy Hamel: A Dozen Reasons to Respect Hard Work
Jimmy Hamel walked on to the University at Buffalo campus with his father and older brother in tow. A Massachusetts state champion in 2006, Hamel was asked to fill the shoes of outgoing All-American Kyle Cerminara. While at the time it might have seemed to be a daunting task, Hamel now will leave the program sitting side-by-side with Cerminara in the Buffalo record book and his consistent blue-collar work ethic has helped lead the team as much as any takedown or pin.

December 12, 2010
Bulls Win Two of Three Dual Meets at Bloomsburg
The Buffalo wrestling team rebounded strong after a loss to host Bloomsburg early in the day and won two straight meets over Drexel and East Stroudsburg to finish the day 2-1 at the Bloomsburg Duals Sunday afternoon. Sophomore Josh Peters led the team with wins in all three matches.

December 8, 2010
Smith Earns Second MAC Wrestler of the Week Honor
Fresh off a second place finish at the Penn State Open Sunday, junior Kevin Smith was named the Mid American Conference wrestler of the week for the week of November 29 to December 5, the Mid-American Conference announced from its offices in Cleveland this morning. The award is the Mexico, NY native's second in his career and second in a month's time.

December 8, 2010
Weekly Wrestling Release

December 5, 2010
Hamel Hits Historic Mark at Penn State Open
Needing only three wins to become the fifth wrestler in program history to reach 100 career wins, senior Jimmy Hamel wasted no time Sunday at the Penn State Open, winning his first three matches to hit the century mark.

December 4, 2010
Hamel Aims for a Milestone Penn State Open
With a week off to rest up and prepare, the Buffalo wrestling team will set off for Happy Valley to face plenty of top competition at the Penn State Open, hosted by the Nittany Lions. Senior Jimmy Hamel is one of the wrestlers to watch this weekend as he inches ever closer to a historic mark

November 24, 2010
Correll and Lewandowski Recognized in National Rankings
Redshirt sophomores Brett Correll and Mark Lewandowski joined the laundry list of Buffalo wrestlers in the national spotlight Wednesday morning, as both were included in WrestlingReport.com's Top 33 individual rankings.

November 23, 2010
Weekly Wrestling Release

November 22, 2010
Bulls Add Decorated Wrestler for 2011
The Buffalo Bulls wrestling staff announced its lone recruit of the early signing period Monday afternoon, decorated blue-chip wrestler Jacob Waste of Apple Valley High School in Minnesota. Waste, currently a senior for the number-one ranked Eagles, has been widely regarded as one of the nation's best at 171 pounds.

November 20, 2010
Bulls Wrestling Faces Top Competition at Body Bar Invite
Members of the Buffalo wrestling team made the middle leg of its three-straight weekend tournaments with a trip to Ithaca for the Body Bar Invitational.

November 17, 2010
Kevin Smith Earns MAC Wrestler of the Week
University at Buffalo wrestler Kevin Smith has been named the MAC Wrestler of the Week for the week of November 8-14, the Mid-American Conference announced from their offices in Cleveland this morning. Smith is the first MAC wrestler to earn the honor this season and the award is the Mexico, NY native's first in his career.

November 15, 2010
Weekly Wrestling Release

November 13, 2010
Bulls Earn Two Titles at Oklahoma Gold Classic
Fresh off an exciting dual meet against nationally ranked Oklahoma University, members of the Buffalo Bulls wrestling team headed to Brockport, NY for the Oklahoma Gold Classic, hosted by the Sooners. Two Bulls earned individual titles and the team as a whole finished fifth in a loaded tournament that ran all day Saturday.

November 12, 2010
Buffalo Hangs Tough, Falls to Oklahoma
In one of the team's most anticipated home dual meets in program history, the Buffalo Bulls welcomed in Big 12 power Oklahoma to Alumni Arena Friday afternoon. The final score of 28-7 belied the numerous terrific matches held, five of which were decided by four points or less.

November 8, 2010
Weekly Wrestling Release
Highly anticipated dual meet against Oklahoma highlights a busy second week for the Bulls.

November 7, 2010
Four Bulls Capture Individual Titles at UB Open
Out of the ten weight divisions offered at the UB Open Sunday morning, the Buffalo squad placed wrestlers in the finals in eight of them as the Bulls capped off a strong opening week of the season. The team split the eight championship matches, with four titles and four second-place results, battling over 200 wrestlers from some of the top schools in Divisions I, II and III.

November 5, 2010
Buffalo Downs Boston to Open 2010-11 Season
With the Buffalo Bulls wrestling squad chomping at the bit to open a highly anticipated season, the team hit the road and jumped out to an impressive lead over Boston University Friday night. The team won three of the first four matches and held on for a 20-15 win to start the season on a high note.

November 4, 2010
UB Athletics Unveils Commemorative Parker Cap To Assist In Cancer Research
The University at Buffalo Division of Athletics, in conjunction with the creativity and benevolence of the New Era Cap Co., has created a UB hat that honors the legacy of former UB wrestler Jeff Parker, who tragically lost his fight against cancer this past May.

November 2, 2010
Wrestling Weekly Release
The Bulls will open the 2010-11 season at Boston before hosting the annual UB Open on Sunday

October 15, 2010
Six Bulls Earn High Rankings in MAC Preseason Poll
Six members of the 2010-11 Bulls wrestling squad were recognized as top competitors in their weight classes in the Mid American Conference's preseason rankings. The Bulls were also picked to finish in a tie for third in the conference standings. All four returning national qualifiers earned spots in the poll, highlighted by a number one rank for junior Desi Green.

September 23, 2010
Four Bulls Earn Preseason National Rankings
The Bulls' four returning national qualifiers each found themselves ranked in the top 20 in the country for their respective weight classes. The polls, released by WIN Magazine and D1collegewrestling.net gave high marks for senior Jimmy Hamel and juniors Desi Green, John-Martin Cannon and Kevin Smith.

September 15, 2010
Bishop Hitting His Stride on the Road to Recovery
Less than six months after an illegal move left him paralyzed on the mat at the Mid-American Conference wrestling championships and four months after heroically walking across the stage at graduation to defy all odds, Dan Bishop will return to the Buffalo Bulls wrestling program, this time as a member of head coach Jim Beichner’s staff.

September 7, 2010
2010-11 Wrestling Recruits Boast A Winning Pedigree
The men’s wrestling coaching staff has announced the team’s 2010 recruiting class. The group of nine new faces combined to win almost 300 matches in their respective senior seasons and each brings a history of success to an already experienced Buffalo squad. Each recruit boasts impressive state tournament results and many have already experienced high-pressure matches against nationally ranked opponents.

September 2, 2010
Wrestling Unveils the 2010-11 Schedule
With four NCAA qualifiers returning to the team, the Bulls are ready to charge in to a tough schedule that offers the team nationally ranked competition on almost a weekly basis. The program’s hosting of its first-ever dual meet against Big 12 powerhouse Oklahoma highlights a season packed with fierce competition in both tournament and dual-meet play.