Box Score (BOX SCORE)

BUFFALO, NY— Kendyl Clarkson (Painted Post/Corning West) finished with three goals and a game-high six assists to help Buffalo State (2-0) to an 18-11 win over visiting Roberts Wesleyan (0-2) in the home-opener today at Coyer Field.

Karen Shaddock (Corning/Corning East) led all goal scorers with five goals and added one assist.  Ashley Caporizzo (Liverpool/Cicero-N. Syracuse) and Becca Martinez (Syracuse/Corcoran) each tallied three goals, while Jenn Shaddock (Corning/Corning East), Sarah Kirchberger (Buffalo/W. Seneca West), Regan McGannon (Painted Post/Corning West) and Niki Paulhardt (Hanover, MN/Oswego) netted one apiece.

The Bengals recorded the first four goals of the game and took a 10-4 lead into halftime.  The Raiders stayed within striking distance, cutting the deficit to 11-7 early in the second half, but couldn't get any closer.

Roberts Wesleyan held a slim 15-14 advantage in draw controls and was 3 for 3 in free-position shots, compared to Buffalo State's 2 for 3.

Buffalo State will next host St. John Fisher on Tuesday at 4 p.m.