(BOX SCORE)

BUFFALO, NY--Tony Schiappa's (Amherst/Williamsville East) penalty kick goal in the 11th minute was enough for Buffalo State (4-3) to defeat visiting Roberts Wesleyan (1-4), 1-0, in a non-conference game today at Coyer Field.

Buffalo State was awarded the penalty kick after Peter Anthony (Sudan, Kenya/Tully) was taken down from behind in the box. Schiappa calmly placed the shot inside the right post as the goalkeeper dove the opposite direction.

The Bengals then held on the rest of the way, despite the Raiders holding a 14-4 advantage in shots. Brian Dudek (Niskayuna/Cheshire Academy) made four stops for the shutout.

Buffalo State will open SUNYAC play on Saturday when it welcomes Fredonia to Coyer Field for a 1 p.m. match.