Box Score NEW PALTZ, NY—Staci McElroy (Saratoga Springs/Saratoga Springs) matched a career-high with 30 points to lead Buffalo State (17-3/12-1) to its seventh-consecutive victory, as the Bengals pulled away from host New Paltz (5-16/3-11) for a 78-55 victory tonight in a SUNYAC contest.

McElroy became the first Bengal ever to post two 30-point games, also scoring 30 points at RIT earlier this season. Only eight other players in school history have even accomplished the feat once. McElroy finished 10 of 12 from the field and 10 of 12 from the free throw line, and also grabbed nine rebounds. Ashley Wallace (Lockport/Starpoint) added 19 points, and Kala Crawford (Middle Falls/Saratoga Springs) had seven points, 10 rebounds and three assists. Mary Cain (Niagara Falls/Niagara Catholic) also had 10 rebounds, four points and four assists.

Buffalo State led just 37-32 at halftime, but took control and steadily pulled away in the second half. The Bengals shot 44-percent from the field for the game, compared to 34-percent shooting by the Hawks. Buffalo State also outscored New Paltz at the free throw line, 22-7, and held a 52-36 rebounding advantage.

Buffalo State will visit Oneonta for another conference matchup tomorrow at 2 p.m.