1982 Buffalo Bulls Mens Soccer

by Scott Hollander
University at Buffalo Libraries

So close, yet so far.

The UB Mens Soccer team had a successful season for Head Coach Sal Esposito, but fell just short of its goal of a second straight State University of New York Athletic Championship. Finishing at 8-3-2, the Bulls lost out to Buffalo State by just one game in the conference, after winning the division a year ago with a thrilling, must-game victory over Brockport State. Although disappointment was high, so was team pride and enthusiasm-even without the SUNYAC Championship or a bid to the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament.

The team was not without its stars. Defender Aldo Ballarin and goalie Marty Pavone were not only co-captains and inspirational leaders, but top-notch performers as well. Pavone set a career shut-out record, by blanking 15 opponents during a two year varsity career. Ballarin was selected to the SUNY all-star squad for his fine all-around play.

–1983 Buffalonian Yearbook

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1982 Buffalo Bulls Soccer Season

9/11/1982	at Daemen	5 – 0	W
9/15/1982	at Geneseo*	2 – 0	W
9/20/1982	Houghton	0 – 2	L
9/29/1982	Buffalo State*	0 – 2	L
10/2/1982	Canisius College	6 – 0	W
10/6/1982	at Niagara	2 – 0	W
10/9/1982	LeMoyne	8 – 0	W
10/13/1982	at Fredonia*	2 – 2	T
10/16/1982	at St. Bonaventure	2 – 1	W
10/19/1982	at Syracuse	0 – 5	L
10/23/1982	Elmira	5 – 1	W
10/27/1982	at Oswego*	2 – 2	T
10/29/1982	Brockport*	2 – 0	W

FINAL RECORD: 8-3-2
Home Court: Rotary Field
Coach: Sal Esposito

^*SUNYAC West games