ROCHESTER, N.Y.— RIT scored just 30 seconds into the contest and held on for a 1-0 victory over visiting Buffalo State today in a non-conference season opener.
 
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE:  RIT – 1, Buffalo State - 0
LOCATION: Tiger Stadium - Rochester, N.Y.
RECORDS: RIT (1-0), Buffalo State (0-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• RIT scored on its only shot of the first half just 30 seconds into the game.
• Buffalo State controlled play for much of the afternoon, outshooting the Tigers 18-5, including 11-4 in the second half, but could not break through.
• Sammy Wasson (Clarence/Clarence) led Buffalo State with five shots.
• William Banahene (Rochester/Brighton) made two saves in goal.
• Buffalo State also owned a 13-2 advantage in corner kicks, but could not assemble and effective set piece.

 
FOR THE FOES

• Peter Cinibulk finished with five saves for the shutout for RIT.
• Adam Bem scored the Tigers goal on a one-timer with assists from Gene Sicoli and Anthony DeFeo.

 
UP NEXT
Buffalo State will search for its first win of the season when it faces Nazareth tomorrow at 1 p.m.