TROY, N.Y.— Buffalo State was unable to convert on a couple of first-half chances and Farmingdale State made it pay with a penalty kick in double overtime en route to a 1-0 victory in today's season opener at the RPI Engineers Cup.
 
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE:  Farmingdale State – 1, Buffalo State - 0
LOCATION: ECAV Stadium - Troy, N.Y.
RECORDS: Farmingdale State (1-0), Buffalo State (0-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Buffalo State opened the game with multiple scoring chances, including four corners, but were unable to capitalize.
• Farmingdale State returned the favor with a 9-1 shots advantage in the second half but were unable to end the contest in regulation.
• Both teams generated modest chances in the first overtime, but the Rams eventually ended it with 5:56 remaining in the second overtime on penalty kick.
• Farmingdale State finished with an 18-3 shot advantage, including 6-1 on goal.
• Taylor Carillo (Pine Bush/Pine Bush) finished with five saves for the Bengals.

 
FOR THE FOES

• Julissa Martinez scored the lone goal for the Rams.

 
UP NEXT                 
Buffalo State will face Western Connecticut State tomorrow at 11 a.m. to conclude the RPI Tournament.