ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Ben Woods (Hermitage, PA/Hickory) of the football team averaged 44 yards per punt in UB's season opener at Rutgers. Of his seven punts, only one was returned while three kicks were downed or fair caught inside the 20 yard line. Woods set his longest kick of 50 yards in the fourth quarter. Last season, Woods averaged 37.9 yards per punt with a career-best 13 landing inside the 20 yard line.

Lizaiha Garcia (Dayton, OH/Beavercreek) of the women's volleyball team became UB's all-time digs leader, breaking Ann Reed's 16-year old school record. She had a season-high 22 digs in UB's five-game victory over South Florida and added 20 against Albany in earning all-tournament honors for the Western New York Invitational. She is also tied for third on the team this season with six service aces.