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Bulls Open 2007 Season Against Big-4 Rivals

The University at Buffalo women’s soccer team kicked-off the 2007 season against Big-4 rivals Niagara and Canisius, dropping its home opener to Niagara, 4-3 on Friday night and tying Canisius at the Demske Sports Complex on Sunday afternoon, 1-1.

Griffiths Great Through First Two

Heidi Griffiths

Senior forward Heidi Griffiths (Clarence, NY/Clarence) was on fire through the team’s first two games, notching a goal and an assist against Niagara and adding another goal against Canisius. Griffiths currently leads the team in goals, with two and points with five.

New Kids On The Bulls Hangin’ Tough

UB’s freshman class has proved to be extremely strong so far this season. Lindsey Bailey (Burlington, ON/Assumption) was in the starting lineup for both of the Bulls’ games over the weekend, scoring the team’s first goal against Niagara while adding the assist in Buffalo’s game against Canisius.

In addition, rookie Martina Pettenuzzo (Arlington Heights, IL/Prospect) saw significant playing time on defense, playing in both games and getting the start against Canisius. Other newcomers making an impact include Christina Olsen (Otego, NY/Clemson University) and Korine Johnson (Centennial, CO/Smoky Hill), both of whom have seen solid game time.

Tassy To Retire At End Of 2007

University at Buffalo women’s soccer head coach Jean-A. Tassy, who has guided the Bulls soccer fortunes for the past 12 years, has announced that he will retire at the end of the 2007 season to spend more time with his family. The 2000 Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year has a record of 106-97-20 at the helm of the women’s soccer program at UB.

Next up

The Bulls will participate in the Niagara University Tournament, beginning Friday, Sept., 7 with a game against Binghamton at 1:00 pm. Then, on Sunday, Sept. 9, Buffalo will take on America University at 11:00 am.