Box Score MEADVILLE, Pa.—Allegheny (3-4-1) and Buffalo State (3-2-1) engaged in a defensive battle, and the host Gators netted the only tally of the contest in the 42nd minute and held on for the 1-0 victory.

Scoring chances were at a premium as Buffalo State held a narrow 7-5 edge in shots, but the Bengals were not able to break through and find the equalizer.

Linda Banfield (Honeoye Falls/Honeoye Falls-Lima) had just two saves in the loss.

Buffalo State will play its final non-conference tune-up before starting SUNYAC play when it visits Westminster this Saturday at 2 p.m.