CORTLAND, N.Y.—Cortland scored a pair of third-period goals to erase a one-goal deficit and claim a 2-1 victory today in the final of four regular-season meetings between the two sides this season.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Cortland - 2, Buffalo State – 1
LOCATION: Alumni Arena – Cortland, N.Y.
RECORDS: Cortland (9-7-3/2-7-3), Buffalo State (5-11-2/2-8-1)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Lila Toczek (Pendleton, NY/Starpoint) opened the scoring with her 10th goal of the season with just four seconds remaining in the opening period off an assist from Ky Lackey (Phoenix, AZ/Barry Goldwater).
- The Bengals maintained the one goal lead through an evenly played middle period.
- The Red Dragons finally broke through with 7:31 remaining in regulation, and then tallied the game-winner just 56 seconds later.
- The Bengals made a late push on the power play in the final two minutes, but were unable to secure the equalizer.
- Bri Gawronski (Dunkirk, NY/Mt. Mercy) made 26 saves in the loss. Buffalo State finished with a 33-28 advantage in shots on goal.
FOR THE FOES
- Katy Kennedy and Grace Schnorr scored for Cortland.
- Chelsea Allain made 32 saves for the victory.
UP NEXT
Buffalo State will visit Oswego for a pair of important NEWHL games next Friday and Saturday.
