Here are some photos I took from Saturday's snow storm.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Snow Photos from the UB Campus
By: Chris Hogan
Here are some photos I took from Saturday's snow storm.
Here are some photos I took from Saturday's snow storm.
Academic Resource Center new location to open Nov. 28
By: Chris Hogan
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) will be relocating from the third floor of Charles Dana Hall to the fifth floor of Wahlstrom Library on November 28 according to George Estrada, Vice President of Facilities.
It will include plenty of space for multiple usage at a time. Estrada told me that there will be private rooms for study sessions with peer tutors and two classrooms that will be used with comfortable seating and wireless Internet. Another added benefit will be an area designated for all new computers for students to use during their time spent there.
Estrada said that the move comes at a critical time since final exams will follow a few weeks after the move and he expects that it will be a major improvement over the current one.
Picture of Charles Dana Hall
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) will be relocating from the third floor of Charles Dana Hall to the fifth floor of Wahlstrom Library on November 28 according to George Estrada, Vice President of Facilities.
It will include plenty of space for multiple usage at a time. Estrada told me that there will be private rooms for study sessions with peer tutors and two classrooms that will be used with comfortable seating and wireless Internet. Another added benefit will be an area designated for all new computers for students to use during their time spent there.
Estrada said that the move comes at a critical time since final exams will follow a few weeks after the move and he expects that it will be a major improvement over the current one.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
UB Soccer Teams to Play at Knights Field on Sunday
By: Chris Hogan
Due to the inclement weather that most of New England dealt with on Saturday, it forced the University of Bridgeport women's and men's soccer to have their games at Queens College postponed. Both games will now be played at Knights Field on the UB campus on Sunday. The women's game will be at 3 p.m. and the men's at 6 p.m.
The Lady Purple Knights have already clinched the East Coast Conference regular season title and will take on the number four seed at Knights Field on Thursday at 6 p.m. If the regular season ended today, Bridgeport host Molloy College in the semi-final round.
The men's soccer team right now is ranked third in the ECC and their final regular season rank for the conference tournament will depend on their results tomorrow against Queens and how N.Y.I.T. finishes against St. Thomas Aquinas College. In order to get the second seed, the Purple Knights need win on Sunday and see N.Y.I.T. loose or tie with STAC.
Due to the inclement weather that most of New England dealt with on Saturday, it forced the University of Bridgeport women's and men's soccer to have their games at Queens College postponed. Both games will now be played at Knights Field on the UB campus on Sunday. The women's game will be at 3 p.m. and the men's at 6 p.m.
The Lady Purple Knights have already clinched the East Coast Conference regular season title and will take on the number four seed at Knights Field on Thursday at 6 p.m. If the regular season ended today, Bridgeport host Molloy College in the semi-final round.
The men's soccer team right now is ranked third in the ECC and their final regular season rank for the conference tournament will depend on their results tomorrow against Queens and how N.Y.I.T. finishes against St. Thomas Aquinas College. In order to get the second seed, the Purple Knights need win on Sunday and see N.Y.I.T. loose or tie with STAC.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
UB Women's Soccer Preview at Queens College
By: Chris Hogan
When the Purple Knights head to Flushing, N.Y. Saturday afternoon to face ECC rival Queens College, they will have one thing on their mind and that is to finish the regular season 16-0, before hosting the conference playoffs next week at Knights Field.
This will be the first match between the two schools this season and over the past four meetings Bridgeport is 2-1-1 against the Knights, who are currently fifth in the ECC with a 7-6-1 (3-2-1 in conference play) overall record.
Queens ranks only second to Bridgeport in the ECC in goals, goals per game and assists. The Knights are led by senior forward Andrea Slavin, who leads the team with nine goals and 19 points, while junior forward Brittany Silipo is second with seven goals and 18 points. Silipo also leads the conference in shots with 56. Junior goalkeeper Allison Breakey has a .783 save percentage and is second only behind Bridgeport's Julia Hansson in goals against average (GAA) with a 0.91 average.
The Purple Knights are currently tied with Rollins College (Winter Park, FL) for the fewest goals allowed in Division II women's soccer with three. Hansson and Rollins's Michelle Dillingham are also ranked one and two in the nation in save percentage and goals against average. Senior forwards Kasey Kenny and Julia Colley have been on fire over the past two games. Kenny has one goal and three assists while Colley has three goals and one assist.
Gametime is set for 11:30 a.m. in Flushing, N.Y.
When the Purple Knights head to Flushing, N.Y. Saturday afternoon to face ECC rival Queens College, they will have one thing on their mind and that is to finish the regular season 16-0, before hosting the conference playoffs next week at Knights Field.
This will be the first match between the two schools this season and over the past four meetings Bridgeport is 2-1-1 against the Knights, who are currently fifth in the ECC with a 7-6-1 (3-2-1 in conference play) overall record.
Queens ranks only second to Bridgeport in the ECC in goals, goals per game and assists. The Knights are led by senior forward Andrea Slavin, who leads the team with nine goals and 19 points, while junior forward Brittany Silipo is second with seven goals and 18 points. Silipo also leads the conference in shots with 56. Junior goalkeeper Allison Breakey has a .783 save percentage and is second only behind Bridgeport's Julia Hansson in goals against average (GAA) with a 0.91 average.
The Purple Knights are currently tied with Rollins College (Winter Park, FL) for the fewest goals allowed in Division II women's soccer with three. Hansson and Rollins's Michelle Dillingham are also ranked one and two in the nation in save percentage and goals against average. Senior forwards Kasey Kenny and Julia Colley have been on fire over the past two games. Kenny has one goal and three assists while Colley has three goals and one assist.
Gametime is set for 11:30 a.m. in Flushing, N.Y.
More UB Men's Soccer Senior Day Photos
By: Chris Hogan
Here are some more photos of the UB men's soccer team from Thursday match vs. SNHU.
Senior forward Josh Pelligrini and his family along with coach Brian Quinn
Senior forward Patric Brundin and his family along with coach Brian Quinn
Senior forward Patric Brundin receiving his framed photo from Meghan Kavanagh
Senior midfielder Tim Stipo with coaches Brian Quinn and Pete Doneit
Senior backfielder Bill Piard with coach Brian Quinn
Here are some more photos of the UB men's soccer team from Thursday match vs. SNHU.
Three modern Twitter versions one click away
By: Chris Hogan
Managing News Editor
Nowadays, Twitter has become one of the most essential social media networks and active users have turned to more advanced desktop versions to use tweet daily. Most users operate Twitter by their main site from their site but not many people realize that free applications and social media websites including TweetDeck, Seesmic for Desktop and HootSuite that can help you tweet more effectively and organize your Twitter account to your liking.
1. TweetDeck (Owned by Twitter and Founded July, 2008). Website: TweetDeck.com
Positives: Regarded as the must use Twitter desktop version by many media workers and writers. Provides a clean columnar interface that separates tweets, mentions and direct messages. Contains an effective twitter feed that is constantly running thoroughly and the gives you the ability to edit incoming or your own tweets. Allows you to access and manage multiple accounts at once and sent your tweets to Facebook as status updates.
Negatives: Doesn't provide a clear cut search tab on the program and can be confusing to manage with the multitude buttons it contains.
Tweetdeck Layout
2. HootSuite (Owned by Invoke Media and Founded December, 2008) Website: Hootsuite.com
Positives: Introduces the most effective and efficient interface with four separate columns that contains tweets, mentions, direct messages and a sent tweets, which TweetDeck doesn't incorporate into their layout. Allows you to connect with other networks consisting of WordPress, LinkedIn, Foursquare and Facebook in one click. Contains a useful twitter search and allocates you to see how many times a day your followers or the people you are following tweet.
Negatives: Can only be accessed when using the Internet. Doesn't provide a constant stream of incoming tweets and you will have to manually click the refresh button to view new updates.
Hootsuite Layout
3. Seesmic for Desktop (Owned by Loic Le Muir and Founded June, 2008) Website: Seesmic.com
Positives: Functions with a similar columnar layout similar to TweetDeck with a continuous stream of tweets and trending topics. Search button is very accessible at the top right hand corner and it provides a variety of updates from whatever you are searching.
Negatives: When new updates appear an annoying ticking noise alerts you of them. It does it continuously. Doesn't feature an easy navigation method and the font sizes of the tweets can't be customized.
Seesmic for Desktop Layout
Managing News Editor
Nowadays, Twitter has become one of the most essential social media networks and active users have turned to more advanced desktop versions to use tweet daily. Most users operate Twitter by their main site from their site but not many people realize that free applications and social media websites including TweetDeck, Seesmic for Desktop and HootSuite that can help you tweet more effectively and organize your Twitter account to your liking.
1. TweetDeck (Owned by Twitter and Founded July, 2008). Website: TweetDeck.com
Positives: Regarded as the must use Twitter desktop version by many media workers and writers. Provides a clean columnar interface that separates tweets, mentions and direct messages. Contains an effective twitter feed that is constantly running thoroughly and the gives you the ability to edit incoming or your own tweets. Allows you to access and manage multiple accounts at once and sent your tweets to Facebook as status updates.
Negatives: Doesn't provide a clear cut search tab on the program and can be confusing to manage with the multitude buttons it contains.
2. HootSuite (Owned by Invoke Media and Founded December, 2008) Website: Hootsuite.com
Positives: Introduces the most effective and efficient interface with four separate columns that contains tweets, mentions, direct messages and a sent tweets, which TweetDeck doesn't incorporate into their layout. Allows you to connect with other networks consisting of WordPress, LinkedIn, Foursquare and Facebook in one click. Contains a useful twitter search and allocates you to see how many times a day your followers or the people you are following tweet.
Negatives: Can only be accessed when using the Internet. Doesn't provide a constant stream of incoming tweets and you will have to manually click the refresh button to view new updates.
3. Seesmic for Desktop (Owned by Loic Le Muir and Founded June, 2008) Website: Seesmic.com
Positives: Functions with a similar columnar layout similar to TweetDeck with a continuous stream of tweets and trending topics. Search button is very accessible at the top right hand corner and it provides a variety of updates from whatever you are searching.
Negatives: When new updates appear an annoying ticking noise alerts you of them. It does it continuously. Doesn't feature an easy navigation method and the font sizes of the tweets can't be customized.
The UB Community’s Perspective on The hUB
By: Chris Hogan
Managing News Editor
Over the past month, as everyone has adjusted to the opening and convergence of the hUB into the old small dining hall in Marina, there has been mixed reaction about the move. There have been some encouraging responses about the wide variety of food selections and a few pessimistic ones about not having Knights End Café around anymore.
In order to satisfy everyone's needs, Sodexo Dining Services has decided to incorporate several important changes going forward. According to Corey Baker, Resident Dining Supervisor at Marina, they plan to start up the weekly food committee starting every Friday starting Oct. 21, in which the student body can to voice their opinions on what changes they would like to see in the hUB.
"I want the students to give us positive feedback with what they like and what things they would want more of," Baker said. "If a lot of students come [to these meetings] then change will happen because the request [process] will be important [to us]."
There have been several parts of campus that have been impacted by the closure of Knight's End Café and the longer commute to Marina including residents of Bodine Hall and students of the Fones School of Dental Hygiene.
Freshman Rodney McDaniel, who resides in Bodine, said that his usual plans when getting food on campus have changed with all the changes.
"I went to Knights more [often] on the weekends because it was more convenient [for me]," he said. "Now I just eat whatever I have in my dorm to avoid the walk [to Marina]."
Some other concerns that have been raised from the students in general are the increased prices on the menus and longer walk and the discontinuation of popular food items that Knight's once had. Baker mentioned that most of those favorites will be brought back on weekly basis such as quesadillas, chicken wings and fajitas.
Another person that has been affected is second year dental hygiene student Nataly Posada, who said the students in the curriculum have difficulties having lunch with little time.
"We are part of the program in the dental hygiene school that not having a place to go nearby is affecting us a lot," Posada said. "We do not have a long lunch time and we can't walk or drive to Marina all the time."
The hUB has noticed some other noteworthy changes since it opened including the rapid increase in delivering student food orders in a timely manner, according to Scribe Café and The hUB dining supervisor Tony Panzella. Despite the positive turnaround in customer service, there are no immediate plans to reopen Knights despite students wanting it back. There is talk about possibly transforming the vacant space into a study and hangout place with numerous vending machines with frozen/prepackaged meals.
Baker stresses that the food committee meetings will rely on the students because of the encouraging outcome it can have.
"Jenn [Currier, Sodexo General Manager], Craig [Ronson, Catering Manager] and myself [want to see] positive change come [from the students] speaking their minds and letting us know the positives and negatives [of what we offer]," Baker said. "It is the most important thing students can do because we listen [to them]."
Managing News Editor
Over the past month, as everyone has adjusted to the opening and convergence of the hUB into the old small dining hall in Marina, there has been mixed reaction about the move. There have been some encouraging responses about the wide variety of food selections and a few pessimistic ones about not having Knights End Café around anymore.
In order to satisfy everyone's needs, Sodexo Dining Services has decided to incorporate several important changes going forward. According to Corey Baker, Resident Dining Supervisor at Marina, they plan to start up the weekly food committee starting every Friday starting Oct. 21, in which the student body can to voice their opinions on what changes they would like to see in the hUB.
"I want the students to give us positive feedback with what they like and what things they would want more of," Baker said. "If a lot of students come [to these meetings] then change will happen because the request [process] will be important [to us]."
There have been several parts of campus that have been impacted by the closure of Knight's End Café and the longer commute to Marina including residents of Bodine Hall and students of the Fones School of Dental Hygiene.
Freshman Rodney McDaniel, who resides in Bodine, said that his usual plans when getting food on campus have changed with all the changes.
"I went to Knights more [often] on the weekends because it was more convenient [for me]," he said. "Now I just eat whatever I have in my dorm to avoid the walk [to Marina]."
Some other concerns that have been raised from the students in general are the increased prices on the menus and longer walk and the discontinuation of popular food items that Knight's once had. Baker mentioned that most of those favorites will be brought back on weekly basis such as quesadillas, chicken wings and fajitas.
Another person that has been affected is second year dental hygiene student Nataly Posada, who said the students in the curriculum have difficulties having lunch with little time.
"We are part of the program in the dental hygiene school that not having a place to go nearby is affecting us a lot," Posada said. "We do not have a long lunch time and we can't walk or drive to Marina all the time."
The hUB has noticed some other noteworthy changes since it opened including the rapid increase in delivering student food orders in a timely manner, according to Scribe Café and The hUB dining supervisor Tony Panzella. Despite the positive turnaround in customer service, there are no immediate plans to reopen Knights despite students wanting it back. There is talk about possibly transforming the vacant space into a study and hangout place with numerous vending machines with frozen/prepackaged meals.
Baker stresses that the food committee meetings will rely on the students because of the encouraging outcome it can have.
"Jenn [Currier, Sodexo General Manager], Craig [Ronson, Catering Manager] and myself [want to see] positive change come [from the students] speaking their minds and letting us know the positives and negatives [of what we offer]," Baker said. "It is the most important thing students can do because we listen [to them]."
UB Men's Soccer Senior Day Photos
By: Chris Hogan
Here is a few photos I took from UB men's soccer players from the senior class.
Pregame Meeting between SNHU and UB
Senior forward Patric Brundin
Senior backfielder/midfielder Devon Thomas
Senior forward Josh Pelligrini
Senior backfielder Bill Piard
Senior backfielder Nick Campbell
Here is a few photos I took from UB men's soccer players from the senior class.
Senior backfielder/midfielder Devon Thomas and his family
Senior forward Patric Brundin
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
UB women's soccer recap vs Pace University
By: Chris Hogan
The Purple Knights displayed another dominating 4-0 performance over Northeast-10 opponent Pace University on Tuesday. Three different players scored for Bridgeport as they improved to 15-0-0 to keep atop number one ranked team in Division II women's soccer.
Senior forward Julia Colley scored eighth and ninth goal of the season, while senior Kasey Kenny scored her ninth to go along with an assist. Bridgeport netted all their goals in the first half and recorded ten saves by sophomore goalkeeper Julia Hansson.
Game Notes:
Looking ahead: The Purple Knights will travel to Queens (N.Y.) College on Saturday for a 11:30 a.m. match. It will mark their final regular season game before they will host the East Coast Conference Semi-Finals at Knights Field on Thursday, Nov. 3rd.
The Purple Knights displayed another dominating 4-0 performance over Northeast-10 opponent Pace University on Tuesday. Three different players scored for Bridgeport as they improved to 15-0-0 to keep atop number one ranked team in Division II women's soccer.
Senior forward Julia Colley scored eighth and ninth goal of the season, while senior Kasey Kenny scored her ninth to go along with an assist. Bridgeport netted all their goals in the first half and recorded ten saves by sophomore goalkeeper Julia Hansson.
Game Notes:
- The Setters were shutout for the first time since a 2-0 loss at St. Michael's College on Sept. 24.
- Bridgeport stopped Pace's six game winning streak on Tuesday.
- Julia Hansson recorded her 12th shutout of the season breaking Allison Vrobel's previous school record of 11 in 2004.
- Senior backfielder Marie Pettersson scored her first goal on Tuesday for the Purple Knights since Oct. 17, 2010 in 4-0 over Molloy College.
Looking ahead: The Purple Knights will travel to Queens (N.Y.) College on Saturday for a 11:30 a.m. match. It will mark their final regular season game before they will host the East Coast Conference Semi-Finals at Knights Field on Thursday, Nov. 3rd.
Monday, October 24, 2011
UB Women's Volleyball Preview vs Mercy College
By: Chris Hogan
Winners of five out of their last six games, the Purple Knights, who are currently third in the East Coast Conference will take on conference rival Mercy College, who enters Tuesday's match with a 8-19 overall record. Bridgeport won the Sept. 29 match in four sets 3-1.
The Mavericks are led by freshman Brenna White, who leads the team with 476 kills and 1,241 total attacks and sophomore Nicolette Genhardt, who is second with 263 kills and 793 total attacks. Mercy has been outscored this season 2,321- 2,087 and their opponents have won 65 out the 102 sets they have played this year.
Freshman Biljana Savic has been solid for the Purple Knights by leading the team with 295 points, a team leading 650 total attacks and third on the team with 191 digs. Senior Fernanda Costa is second with 625 total attacks and leads Bridgeport with 215 digs. The team has more kills than its opposition with a 832-761 margin and more assists with a 775-686 spread.
Action gets underway at 7 p.m. in Hubbell Gym. Free Admission.
Winners of five out of their last six games, the Purple Knights, who are currently third in the East Coast Conference will take on conference rival Mercy College, who enters Tuesday's match with a 8-19 overall record. Bridgeport won the Sept. 29 match in four sets 3-1.
The Mavericks are led by freshman Brenna White, who leads the team with 476 kills and 1,241 total attacks and sophomore Nicolette Genhardt, who is second with 263 kills and 793 total attacks. Mercy has been outscored this season 2,321- 2,087 and their opponents have won 65 out the 102 sets they have played this year.
Freshman Biljana Savic has been solid for the Purple Knights by leading the team with 295 points, a team leading 650 total attacks and third on the team with 191 digs. Senior Fernanda Costa is second with 625 total attacks and leads Bridgeport with 215 digs. The team has more kills than its opposition with a 832-761 margin and more assists with a 775-686 spread.
Action gets underway at 7 p.m. in Hubbell Gym. Free Admission.
Lake Sunapee Vacation Photos
By: Chris Hogan
Here are some of my mobile photos I took of my vacation to Lake Sunapee, N.H. this past July.
Here are some of my mobile photos I took of my vacation to Lake Sunapee, N.H. this past July.
Few more hUB opening photos
By: Chris Hogan
Here are a few more photos of the hUB opening on Sept. 22.
Picture of Sodexo staff members listening to opening ceremony talks.
Another photo of Sodexo staff members listening to opening ceremony talks.
Here are a few more photos of the hUB opening on Sept. 22.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
UB Men's Soccer Preview vs. Southern New Hampshire
By: Chris Hogan
Winners of their last three games, Bridgeport will have a tough test when they host Southern New Hampshire University on Wednesday from the Northeast-10 Conference, who come to Knights field second in their conference and have won 10 straight games.
This will be the second ever meeting between the two schools since 2009, with each team winning on their home fields. Former UB midfielder Mike DiBartolomeo scored the overtime winning goal against the Penman at Knights Field on Oct. 26, 2009. Last season, Southern beat Bridgeport 4-0 in Manchester, N.H.
The Penman are led by junior forward Chris Tsonis, who leads the Northeast-10 Conference in goals with 12, points with 26 and shots with 65. Junior midfielder Jordan Branco is second on the team with six goals and 16 points. Southern New Hampshire has not allowed more than two goals in a single game this season, while senior goalkeeper Joey Kapinos leds the NE-10 with a .903 save percentage.
Bridgeport has now shutout three of their past four opponents with junior goalkeeper Danny Hernandez accounting for each of them. Senior forward Patric Brundin has been solid over the past three games recording one goal and two assists. The Purple Knights have now moved up from fourth place to second in the ECC after defeating St. Thomas Aquinas on Saturday.
Gametime is set for 4 p.m. at Knights Field on Wednesday. Free Admission.
This will be the second ever meeting between the two schools since 2009, with each team winning on their home fields. Former UB midfielder Mike DiBartolomeo scored the overtime winning goal against the Penman at Knights Field on Oct. 26, 2009
The Penman are led by junior forward Chris Tsonis, who leads the Northeast-10 Conference in goals with 12, points with 26 and shots with 65. Junior midfielder Jordan Branco is second on the team with six goals and 16 points. Southern New Hampshire has not allowed more than two goals in a single game this season, while senior goalkeeper Joey Kapinos leds the NE-10 with a .903 save percentage.
Bridgeport has now shutout three of their past four opponents with junior goalkeeper Danny Hernandez accounting for each of them. Senior forward Patric Brundin has been solid over the past three games recording one goal and two assists. The Purple Knights have now moved up from fourth place to second in the ECC after defeating St. Thomas Aquinas on Saturday.
Gametime is set for 4 p.m. at Knights Field on Wednesday. Free Admission.
Number One Team in the Nation Gearing Up for Playoffs
Number One Team in the Nation Gearing Up for Playoffs
By: Chris Hogan
Managing News Editor
Back in August, UB women's soccer head coach Magnus Nilerud would have never thought that his 2011 squad would accomplish the historical results they are currently experiencing. Now the Purple Knights are a perfect 14-0-0 and are riding as the number one team in Division II rankings into late October.
The team's success has come from having its deepest bench in years, players playing their own game and the improved chemistry. Goaltending has been another strength as sophomore goalkeeper Julia Hansson has recorded nine shutouts and a .958 save percentage, which is second in the nation only behind Southern Connecticut's Jacquelyn Fede. The Purple Knights have allowed an East Coast Conference low three goals all season.
"We have over exceeded all of the expectations for this season," Nilerud said. "There so many new faces this year and we didn't know if they were going to latch onto the formation that we play and they more than bought into and executed it."
Several newcomers including freshman backfielder Gillian Munro and midfielder Giuana Prugger have stepped in as starters this season and have contributed in different ways. Munro has proven to be a solid player in her own zone and Prugger has added some speed and ball skills to help the forwards up front, while ranking fourth on the team in scoring.
There have been some positions changes this year including junior Becky Wallis, who made the switch from midfielder to backfielder and senior Danielle Weir from backfielder to midfielder, who said it has made difference.
"It has made us focus more since we have switched positions because it has kept out us of our comfort zone but we have stepped up our game more," Weir said.
In order to keep the focus level and the perfect regular season record intact, Nilerud said that his team needs to keep the consistency and defend solidly. The only team that might present a problem for the Purple Knights is Pace University, from the Northeast-10 Conference when they travel to Pleasantville, N.Y. on Oct. 25 due to the unfamiliarity with their field.
"We are much more of a team and everyone has each other's back on the field," senior forward Julia Colley said. "I think we just need to stay fit and play our game [in order to go far this season] because it obviously has been working for us [all season]."
By: Chris Hogan
Managing News Editor
Back in August, UB women's soccer head coach Magnus Nilerud would have never thought that his 2011 squad would accomplish the historical results they are currently experiencing. Now the Purple Knights are a perfect 14-0-0 and are riding as the number one team in Division II rankings into late October.
The team's success has come from having its deepest bench in years, players playing their own game and the improved chemistry. Goaltending has been another strength as sophomore goalkeeper Julia Hansson has recorded nine shutouts and a .958 save percentage, which is second in the nation only behind Southern Connecticut's Jacquelyn Fede. The Purple Knights have allowed an East Coast Conference low three goals all season.
"We have over exceeded all of the expectations for this season," Nilerud said. "There so many new faces this year and we didn't know if they were going to latch onto the formation that we play and they more than bought into and executed it."
Several newcomers including freshman backfielder Gillian Munro and midfielder Giuana Prugger have stepped in as starters this season and have contributed in different ways. Munro has proven to be a solid player in her own zone and Prugger has added some speed and ball skills to help the forwards up front, while ranking fourth on the team in scoring.
There have been some positions changes this year including junior Becky Wallis, who made the switch from midfielder to backfielder and senior Danielle Weir from backfielder to midfielder, who said it has made difference.
"It has made us focus more since we have switched positions because it has kept out us of our comfort zone but we have stepped up our game more," Weir said.
In order to keep the focus level and the perfect regular season record intact, Nilerud said that his team needs to keep the consistency and defend solidly. The only team that might present a problem for the Purple Knights is Pace University, from the Northeast-10 Conference when they travel to Pleasantville, N.Y. on Oct. 25 due to the unfamiliarity with their field.
"We are much more of a team and everyone has each other's back on the field," senior forward Julia Colley said. "I think we just need to stay fit and play our game [in order to go far this season] because it obviously has been working for us [all season]."
UB Women's Soccer Preview at Pace University
By: Chris Hogan
After coming off another dominating 5-0 performance over St. Thomas Aquinas on Saturday, the Purple Knights will face a tough test when they travel Pleasantville, N.Y. and take on Pace University from the Northeast-10 Conference. This will be the first ever meeting between the two schools.
The Setters come into the game winners of their last six and are now 8-7-1 on the season. Freshman forward Jillian Ferro leads the team with eight goals and a team leading 20 points, which is also good for fourth in the Northeast-10. Sophomore forward Amanda Mundorf is second with six goals and 15 points. Junior goalkeeper Courtany Hagen leads the NE-10 in saves with 111, which is also good for 12th in the nation. Hagen has a .816 save percentage.
Bridgeport has allowed the fewest goals with three in the East Region behind sophomore goalkeeper Julia Hansson, who is first in the nation with .958 save percentage. Sophomore forward Asia Pulse has been hot the past two games with four goals, three of which came against Wilmington University last Thursday. The Purple Knights have now outscored their opponents 39-3 this season.
On Saturday, Bridgeport captured the regular season ECC conference title and were awarded with home field advantage during the semi-finals and finals round.
Gametime is set for 3 p.m. at Pace Field.
Friday, October 21, 2011
More specials coming to the hUB
By: Chris Hogan
I was informed today by a UB Sodexo representative that there will be more daily specials at the hUB going forward. This weekend the special will be hot wings at Grill 155 and prices vary for them. A set of three wings will be $1.99, six will be $3.99 and 12 will cost $6.99. Each night next week the grill will have a different special but no further details were provided of what might be served.
Will try to have more later.
I was informed today by a UB Sodexo representative that there will be more daily specials at the hUB going forward. This weekend the special will be hot wings at Grill 155 and prices vary for them. A set of three wings will be $1.99, six will be $3.99 and 12 will cost $6.99. Each night next week the grill will have a different special but no further details were provided of what might be served.
Will try to have more later.
UB Women's Soccer Recap from Thursday
By: Chris Hogan
Women's Soccer: Bridgeport 7 Wilmington 0 Final
Recap: Thursday's match against Wilmington showed that the Purple Knights are a dominate team at home while improving their home record to 9-0 on the season and regular season record to 13-0-0. Junior forward Asia Pulse scored a hat trick, which was first for the team this year and senior forward Katie Stanley and Julia Colley each tallied a goal. Freshman forward Tessa Dunster scored her first collegiate goal in the win and Bridgeport had eight different players get on the score sheet.
Stats from Match:
Shots: Bridgeport 24 Wilmington 10
Corner Kicks: Bridgeport 8 Wilmington 1
Saves: Wilmington 7 Bridgeport 5
Fouls: Bridgeport 7 Wilmington 2
Looking forward: On Saturday, the Purple Knights will take on St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill, N.Y. at 12:30 p.m. and if they win, they will win the host the ECC Seminfinals at Knights Field on Nov. 3rd.
Women's Soccer: Bridgeport 7 Wilmington 0 Final
Recap: Thursday's match against Wilmington showed that the Purple Knights are a dominate team at home while improving their home record to 9-0 on the season and regular season record to 13-0-0. Junior forward Asia Pulse scored a hat trick, which was first for the team this year and senior forward Katie Stanley and Julia Colley each tallied a goal. Freshman forward Tessa Dunster scored her first collegiate goal in the win and Bridgeport had eight different players get on the score sheet.
Stats from Match:
Shots: Bridgeport 24 Wilmington 10
Corner Kicks: Bridgeport 8 Wilmington 1
Saves: Wilmington 7 Bridgeport 5
Fouls: Bridgeport 7 Wilmington 2
Looking forward: On Saturday, the Purple Knights will take on St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill, N.Y. at 12:30 p.m. and if they win, they will win the host the ECC Seminfinals at Knights Field on Nov. 3rd.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
UB Men's Soccer Preview vs. Felican College
By: Chris Hogan
After coming off a big 5-4 double overtime win over ECC rival Dowling College last saturday, the Purple Knights have restablished themselves as a top 10 team in East Region. They are now 7-5-0 on the season and carry a fourth place rank in the ECC as they enter Thursday's game against Felican College.
The Golden Falcons come to Knights Field with a 7-7 overall record from the CACC. Both teams have met twice in the past two seasons and Bridgeport has taken both meeting by outscoring Felican 7-1.
Felican is led by senior defender Adrian Sutcliffe, who has five goals and a team high 11 points, while senior forwards Mike Azzato and Jadean Blasse are second with 10 points each. The Golden Falcons lead the CACC with 19.4 shots per game.
Sophomore Andreas Blanke was a key factor for the Purple Knights in their win against Dowling as he has recorded a goal and an assist and is now tied for fourth on the team in scoring. Bridgeport will be without sophomore forward Markus Naglestad for the game since he recieved a red card last Saturday.
Gametime is set for 6:30 p.m. at Knights Field. Free Admission.
After coming off a big 5-4 double overtime win over ECC rival Dowling College last saturday, the Purple Knights have restablished themselves as a top 10 team in East Region. They are now 7-5-0 on the season and carry a fourth place rank in the ECC as they enter Thursday's game against Felican College.
The Golden Falcons come to Knights Field with a 7-7 overall record from the CACC. Both teams have met twice in the past two seasons and Bridgeport has taken both meeting by outscoring Felican 7-1.
Felican is led by senior defender Adrian Sutcliffe, who has five goals and a team high 11 points, while senior forwards Mike Azzato and Jadean Blasse are second with 10 points each. The Golden Falcons lead the CACC with 19.4 shots per game.
Sophomore Andreas Blanke was a key factor for the Purple Knights in their win against Dowling as he has recorded a goal and an assist and is now tied for fourth on the team in scoring. Bridgeport will be without sophomore forward Markus Naglestad for the game since he recieved a red card last Saturday.
Gametime is set for 6:30 p.m. at Knights Field. Free Admission.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Photos from Knights Field
By: Chris Hogan
Here are a few mobile photos from Knights Field from last Satuday.
Here are a few mobile photos from Knights Field from last Satuday.
2011-2012 UB Men's & Women's Swimming Schedule
By: Chris Hogan
*Home Meet -- Wheeler Rec. Center
*Oct. 21 Purple Knight Pentathlon (Intersquad Meet) 2 p.m.
Oct. 28 at Queens (N.Y.) College 3 p.m. -- Flushing, N.Y.
Nov. 5 at Manhattan College 2 p.m. -- Riverdale, N.Y.
Nov. 11 at College of St. Rose (Albany, NY.) @RPI Pool 7:30 p.m.
*Nov. 12 Purple and White Meet (Intersquad Meet) 1 p.m.
Nov. 18 at Assumption College (Worcester, M.A.) with Worcester Polytechnic Institute 3 p.m. --- Plourde Recreation Center Pool
Nov. 19 vs USMMA (United States Merchant Marine Academy) Invitational 11:00 a.m. -- Kings Point, N.Y.
Dec. 2 at TCNJ (The College of New Jersey) Invitational (All Day Event) -- Ewing, N.J.
Dec. 3 at TCNJ (The College of New Jersey) Invitational (All Day Event) -- Ewing, N.J.
Dec. 4 at TCNJ (The College of New Jersey) Invitational (All Day Event) -- Ewing, N.J.
*Dec. 10 vs Post University 1 p.m.
Jan. 4 vs 2012 College Invitational in Daytona Beach, F.L. 12:00 p.m.
Jan. 7 at Florida Southern College 2 p.m. -- Nina B. Hollis Wellness Center Pool -- Lakeland F.L.
Jan. 14 at Pace University 2 p.m. -- Goldstein Wellness Center Pool, Pleasantville, N.Y.
Feb. 4 vs. St. Peter's College 1 p.m.
Feb. 17 vs. Metropolitan Conference Championships at Rutgers University-Piscataway, NJ (All Day Event)
Feb. 18 vs. Metropolitan Conference Championships at Rutgers University-Piscataway, NJ (All Day Event)
Feb. 19 vs. Metropolitan Conference Championships at Rutgers University-Piscataway, NJ (All Day Event)
March. 14 vs. NCAA Division II National Championships @ Mansfield, TX-Hosted by Henderson State University (All Day Event)
March. 15 vs. NCAA Division II National Championships @ Mansfield, TX-Hosted by Henderson State University (All Day Event)
March 16 vs. NCAA Division II National Championships @ Mansfield, TX-Hosted by Henderson State University (All Day Event)
March 17 vs. NCAA Division II National Championships @ Mansfield, TX-Hosted by Henderson State University (All Day Event)
*Home Meet -- Wheeler Rec. Center
*Oct. 21 Purple Knight Pentathlon (Intersquad Meet) 2 p.m.
Oct. 28 at Queens (N.Y.) College 3 p.m. -- Flushing, N.Y.
Nov. 5 at Manhattan College 2 p.m. -- Riverdale, N.Y.
Nov. 11 at College of St. Rose (Albany, NY.) @RPI Pool 7:30 p.m.
*Nov. 12 Purple and White Meet (Intersquad Meet) 1 p.m.
Nov. 18 at Assumption College (Worcester, M.A.) with Worcester Polytechnic Institute 3 p.m. --- Plourde Recreation Center Pool
Nov. 19 vs USMMA (United States Merchant Marine Academy) Invitational 11:00 a.m. -- Kings Point, N.Y.
Dec. 2 at TCNJ (The College of New Jersey) Invitational (All Day Event) -- Ewing, N.J.
Dec. 3 at TCNJ (The College of New Jersey) Invitational (All Day Event) -- Ewing, N.J.
Dec. 4 at TCNJ (The College of New Jersey) Invitational (All Day Event) -- Ewing, N.J.
*Dec. 10 vs Post University 1 p.m.
Jan. 4 vs 2012 College Invitational in Daytona Beach, F.L. 12:00 p.m.
Jan. 7 at Florida Southern College 2 p.m. -- Nina B. Hollis Wellness Center Pool -- Lakeland F.L.
Jan. 14 at Pace University 2 p.m. -- Goldstein Wellness Center Pool, Pleasantville, N.Y.
Feb. 4 vs. St. Peter's College 1 p.m.
Feb. 17 vs. Metropolitan Conference Championships at Rutgers University-Piscataway, NJ (All Day Event)
Feb. 18 vs. Metropolitan Conference Championships at Rutgers University-Piscataway, NJ (All Day Event)
Feb. 19 vs. Metropolitan Conference Championships at Rutgers University-Piscataway, NJ (All Day Event)
March. 14 vs. NCAA Division II National Championships @ Mansfield, TX-Hosted by Henderson State University (All Day Event)
March. 15 vs. NCAA Division II National Championships @ Mansfield, TX-Hosted by Henderson State University (All Day Event)
March 16 vs. NCAA Division II National Championships @ Mansfield, TX-Hosted by Henderson State University (All Day Event)
March 17 vs. NCAA Division II National Championships @ Mansfield, TX-Hosted by Henderson State University (All Day Event)
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Brief UB Men's Soccer Preview vs Dowling College
By: Chris Hogan
Today's match between Bridgeport and Dowling College will be another conference battle to see who will move in the standings. Over the past five meetings, the Golden Lions have taken four of them with a tied match in 2009 at Knights Field.
Key Players to look for:
Dowling College: Sean Dougherty and Mohamed Mboup both with 10 points to lead the team.
Bridgeport: Markus Naglestad: 7 goals and 20 points and Danny Ruiz 2 goals and 9 points
Gametime: 6 p.m. Knights Field
Today's match between Bridgeport and Dowling College will be another conference battle to see who will move in the standings. Over the past five meetings, the Golden Lions have taken four of them with a tied match in 2009 at Knights Field.
Key Players to look for:
Dowling College: Sean Dougherty and Mohamed Mboup both with 10 points to lead the team.
Bridgeport: Markus Naglestad: 7 goals and 20 points and Danny Ruiz 2 goals and 9 points
Gametime: 6 p.m. Knights Field
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