(BOX SCORE)

BUFFALO, NY—Buffalo State (8-4-5) erupted for three second-half goals to defeat visiting Elmira (6-10), 3-0, in the regular season finale today at Coyer Field.

Amanda Sauer (Orchard Park/Orchard Park) scored first in the opening minute of the second half, converting a penalty kick for the second-consecutive game. Barb Kiliszek (Depew/Lancaster) netted the Bengals' second goal in the 72nd minute on a 20-yard shot off of a rebound. Leighana Krzyzanowski (Ontario/Wayne) completed the scoring just over three minutes later, also steering a rebound into an open goal.

Buffalo State outshot the Soaring Eagles 26-7, dominating the second half with a 21-0 advantage. The Bengals also had nine corners, compared to three by Elmira. Virginia Porten (Auburn/Auburn) made three saves after subbing into the game for injured senior Meghan Jarrell (Hamburg/Hamburg) who started and played the opening few seconds on “senior day”.

Buffalo State will open the postseason on Saturday when it will host Geneseo in a SUNYAC quarterfinal game at 3:15 p.m.