Plattsburgh, N.Y. – Theo Pencic (Oslo, Norway/Heltberg) and
Moe Saif (Lackawanna, N.Y./Coppell (Texas)) connected on an extra-time goal in the 107th minute, lifting the Buffalo State men's soccer team to a 1-0 road victory over Plattsburgh, in SUNYAC action Friday afternoon.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Buffalo State – 1, Plattsburgh – 0
LOCATION: Field House Complex – Plattsburgh, N.Y.
RECORDS: Buffalo State (9-3, 2-2 SUNYAC), Plattsburgh (3-7-1, 0-4-1)
INSIDE THE BENGAL BOX SCORE
- Pencic's goal was his conference-leading 12th of the season.
- Pencic has now scored or assisted in each of the last 10 matches.
- Saif's assist was his fourth of the season.
- Max Shoemaker (Niagara Falls, N.Y./Niagara Wheatfield) made a season-high 10 saves for his seventh victory of the season.
- The Bengals have won five of the last six contests against the Cardinals, as Plattsburgh holds a 25-7-1 advantage all-time.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Pencic nearly gave the Bengals the lead in regulation, as his chance in the 77th minute ricocheted off the goalpost.
- With three minutes to go in the second overtime period, Saif dribbled the ball into the 18-yard box and took a shot that was deflected by Plattsburgh State goalkeeper Teddy Healy. Pencic got to the rebound first and scored with his right foot into the net.
FOR THE FOES
- Plattsburgh outshot Buffalo State by a 17-14 margin (10-6 shots on target)
- Healy recorded five saves.
UP NEXT
Buffalo State will look to finish the week with a sweep as it heads to Potsdam for a Saturday afternoon conference contest at 1 p.m.