PLATTSBURGH, N.Y.—Nationally No. 1/2 Plattsburgh netted three first-period goals in a 4-1 victory over visiting Buffalo State in today's regular-season finale.
 
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE:  #1/2 Plattsburgh – 4, Buffalo State – 1
LOCATION: Stafford Arena – Plattsburgh, N.Y.
RECORDS: Plattsburgh (21-2-2/15-0-1), Buffalo State (13-10-2/9-6-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Cardinals jumped out to an early 2-0 lead just over five minutes into the contest.
• Rachel Lenard (Orchard Park, NY/Orchard Park) answered for Buffalo State with her eighth goal of the season unassisted midway through the opening period.
• The Cardinals regained the two-goal edge before the first intermission and added an insurance marker in the second period to complete the game's scoring.
• Plattsburgh finished with a 35-28 advantage in shots on goal, but Buffalo State had a 22-20 edge over the final 40 minutes.
• Justine Silva (El Monte, CA/Arroyo) finished with 31 saves for Buffalo State.

 
FOR THE FOES

• Courtney Moriarty scored two more goals, giving her five on the weekend and 27 for the season.
• Melissa Sheeran added a goal and an assist.

 
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