Pavone
Junior Luke Pavone scored both Buffalo State goals in the Bengals 2-1 win over RIT
2
Winner Buffalo State BUFFSTAT (3-0-0)
1
RIT RIT (1-2-0)
Winner
Buffalo State BUFFSTAT
(3-0-0)
2
Final
1
RIT RIT
(1-2-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Buffalo State BUFFSTAT 2 0 2
RIT RIT 0 1 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men’s Soccer Closes Out Weekend with 2-1 Win Over RIT

ROCHESTER, N.Y.— Junior Luke Pavone (Churchville/Churchville-Chili) tallied two first half goals to help lead Buffalo State to a 2-1 win over RIT and finish the Doug May Memorial Classic undefeated on Sunday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Buffalo State – 2, RIT – 1
LOCATION: Tiger Stadium, Rochester, N.Y.
RECORDS:  Buffalo State (3-0), RIT (1-2)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
 
  • Despite RIT holding a 15-7 advantage in shots, the Bengals were able to capitalize on two shots early in the first half.
  • In the 10th minute, Pavone ran down the right side on the counter attack, lacing a shot in the far right corner for the finish.
  • 16 minutes later, Pavone recorded the eventual game-winner after driving a shot from 20 yards out into the right corner past an outstretched RIT goalkeeper.
  • RIT controlled the majority of possession in the second half.
  • The Tigers scored their lone goal in the 55th minute after converting on a penalty shot.
  • William Banahene (Rochester/Brighton) recorded six saves for the Bengals.
 
FOR THE FOES
 
  • Gene Sicoli had the Tigers only goal.
  • Peter Cinibulk started in goal, making zero saves in 45 minutes.
  • Chris Dill made one save and played the final 45 minutes.
 
UP NEXT
Buffalo State returns to action at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11 for a matchup against Baldwin Wallace at the Fredonia Classic.
 
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