(GAME 1 BOX SCORE)
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CLERMONT, Fla.—Buffalo State (2-2) came up empty against a pair of nationally-ranked opponents, falling 4-0 against No. 14 Eastern Connecticut (7-2), and 7-0 to No. 25 Wisconsin-Whitewater (7-5) today at the USA National Training Center.

Eastern Connecticut limited the Bengals to just one hit in the opening game, and plated a run in the first and three more in the sixth to pull away for the victory. Transfer Niki Rieman (Derby/Lakeshore) made her first appearance in the circle for Buffalo State, taking the loss, allowing six hits and three earned runs with two strikeouts. Laken Pogorzelski (Dunkirk/Dunkirk) led off the game with the Bengals' only hit, going 1 for 2 with a walk on the day.

Buffalo State could not ignite its bats in the second game either, mustering just one hit again, off the bat of freshman Sam Strapason (Williamsville/Williamsville South) who finished 1 for 2 with a walk. Jenna Frieling (E. Amherst/Williamsville North) suffered the loss, throwing five innings, surrendering six hits and four runs, including three earned runs. Freshman Erin Kowalske (Orchard Park/Orchard Park) made her first appearance as a Bengal in relief, working two innings, allowing four hits and three earned runs.

Buffalo State will look to get back on track tomorrow morning against Southern Maine and Lawrence (WI) at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. respectively.