BUFFALO, N.Y.—Buffalo State opened the 2019-20 season under first-year head coach David Dee at home today against reigning national champion and current No. 1-ranked Plattsburgh, dropping a 5-0 decision.
 
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE:  #1 Plattsburgh – 5, Buffalo State – 0
LOCATION: Ice Arena - Buffalo, N.Y.
RECORDS: Plattsburgh (1-0/1-0), Buffalo State (0-1/0-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Cardinals scored twice in the first, twice in the second and completed the scoring with the only goal of the third period.
• Plattsburgh posted a 39-14 advantage in shots on goal as Bri Gawronski (Dunkirk, NY/Mt. Mercy) finished with 34 saves in the loss.
• The Cardinals finished 2 for 7 on the power play, and the Bengals were 0 for 4.

 
FOR THE FOES

• Taylor Whitney scored twice for Plattsburgh.  Sara Krauseneck, Annie Katonka and Sarah Wolf also scored.
• Ashley Davis made 14 saves for the shutout.

 
UP NEXT
Buffalo State will host the top-ranked Cardinals again tomorrow for another 12:30 p.m. faceoff.