ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Mike Geller (Gardiner, NY/New Paltz) of the men's soccer team scored the game-winning goal with less than 15 minutes to play in UB's 2-1 victory over Central Connecticut State in the opening round of the UB Fall Classic. The senior defender headed in a direct free kick from Dave Pidgeon (Dorval, Quebec/Bishop Whelan) to break a 1-1 tie and give the Bulls their first victory of the season. Geller's goal was also the first of his career with the Bulls.

Emily Russell (Averill Park, NY/Academy of the Holy Names) of the women's soccer team tallied five goals and one assist as the Bulls picked up victories over Niagara, Texas-El Paso and Grambling State. Russell netted both goals in UB's 2-1 win over the host Miners in the opening round of the Border Shootout. She followed that performance with a three-goal hat trick and assisted on the other score as the Bulls defeated the Tigers, 4-1, to complete the two-match sweep in Texas.