POTSDAM, N.Y.—Buffalo State outshot host Potsdam, 31-17, but dropped a 3-0 decision for its first defeat of the season today in an ECAC West contest.
 
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Potsdam – 3, Buffalo State - 0
LOCATION: Maxcy Ice Arena – Potsdam, N.Y. 
RECORDS: Potsdam (5-1-0/3-1-0), Buffalo State (4-1-1/3-1-0)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Buffalo State outshot the Bears 22-13 over the opening 40 minutes, but trailed 1-0 after two periods of play.  Potsdam's goal came just 1:45 into the middle frame. 
• The Bengals sent nine more shots on goal in the final stanza, but could not break through, and the Bears scored twice on just four shots.
• Potsdam tallied an insurance marker with less than four minutes remaining, and then added an empty-netter in the final minute.
• Justine Silva (Baldwin Park, CA/Arroyo) finished with 14 saves.

 
FOR THE FOES

• Amanda Peterson scored twice for Potsdam, and Karina Villalobos also scored.
• Jaci Morr had two assists.
• Nicole Whitesell made 31 saves for the shutout.

 
UP NEXT
Buffalo State will host No. 3 Elmira for a two-game set next Friday and Saturday.