BUFFALO, N.Y.—Gabriella Goddette snuck a shot from 20 yards inside the left post less than three minutes into the first overtime to help the University of Rochester earn a 2-1 victory over host Buffalo State in a non-conference game today at Coyer Field.
 
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: U. of Rochester – 2, Buffalo State – 1 (Overtime)
LOCATION:  Coyer Field - Buffalo, N.Y.
RECORDS:  U. of Rochester (2-0-1), Buffalo State (1-3)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Buffalo State controlled the better part of play early, but found itself in a 1-0 hole in the 28^th minute.
• The Bengals broke through to even the score in the 50^th minute when Melissa Smith (N. Tonawanda/Niagara-Wheatfield) netted her third goal of the young season re-directing a long cross from Kristin Seiferth (Brightwaters/Bay Shore)
• The Bengals had the best chance to pull ahead in regulation when Tianna Hatch (Endicott/Elmira Free) rang a shot off the right post on a rush in the 66^th minute.
• Rochester ended up outshooting the Bengals, 16-11 for the game, including 11-6 in the second half and overtime. 
• Erica Knudsen (Wayne, NJ/Wayne Hills) made five saves in goal for the Bengals.

 
FOR THE FOES

• Goddette scored the game-winner when she collected a loose ball and fired a long shot into the back of the net in the 93^rd minute.
• McKenzie Runyan opened the scoring with a shot off a short cross from sister Megan Runyan in the 28^th minute.
• Madilynne Lee made six saves for the victory.

 
UP NEXT
Buffalo State will next host Pitt-Bradford for another non-conference match on Saturday at 3 p.m.