BUFFALO, N.Y.—Meghan Allen (Big Flats/Corning East) scored twice as Buffalo State dominated possession and cruised to a 3-0 victory over visiting Elmira in the non-conference season opener today at Coyer Field.
 
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Buffalo State – 3, Elmira - 0
LOCATION:  Coyer Field, Buffalo, N.Y.
RECORDS:  Buffalo State (1-0), Elmira (0-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• After a number of early quality scoring chances, the Bengals broke through in the 12^th minute when Allen collected a loose ball off a deflection and fired a shot inside the left post.
• Newcomer Melissa Smith (N. Tonawanda/Niagara-Wheatfield) made it 2-0 in the 65^th minute with a crafty header off a perfect cross from Kristin Seiferth (Brightwaters/Bay Shore).
• Allen completed the scoring with her second of the game, one-timing a short pass in the box from Malyssa Chanthasoto (Norwood, NJ/NV at Old Tappan) in the 82^nd minute.
• Buffalo State controlled play from the opening whistle and outshot the Soaring Eagles, 20-3, including 10-1 on goal.
• Sophomore Jessica McCarey (Middletown/Middletown) needed just one save to secure the shutout.

 
FOR THE FOES

• Gabe Carmona finished with seven saves in goal for the Soaring Eagles.
• Elmira's best chance came in the 62^nd minute when Sara Kazerouni had a shot sail wide on a breakaway chance.

 
UP NEXT
Buffalo State will travel to Long Island for the Farmingdale State Invitational this weekend, opening against the host Rams on Saturday at 11:30 a.m.  The Bengals will also face Western Connecticut State on Sunday at 11:30 a.m.