BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State women's soccer team continues with SUNYAC action on Saturday from Coyer Field at 1:00 p.m. against conference-leading New Paltz. The Bengals are coming off a tough 1-0 loss at the hands of Brockport on Wednesday. The Hawks fly into town winners of five consecutive games, including a 4-0 victory over Oneonta earlier in the week.
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Breaking Down The Bengals

• Prior to Wednesday, the Bengals had gone six consecutive contests without a loss, earning a 4-0-2 record over that period, as they now sit at 5-2-2 overall and 1-1-1 in SUNYAC play.
• Macey Gioeli (N. Tonawanda, NY/N. Tonawanda) is tied for the conference lead in goals, netting seven so far this season, and has the second-most points with 16.
• Kaylee Valentic's (N. Tonawanda, NY/N. Tonawanda) three assists lead the team, and places her in a fourth-place tie among SUNYAC leaders in the category.
• Bella Vene (Deer Park, NY/Deer Park) made nine saves last time out, and has the third-most in the conference with 33.

Eyeing The Hawks

• New Paltz sits at 7-1-1 this season, including a 4-0 record in SUNYAC play to place them atop the conference.
• Rachel Eisert leads the Hawks' offensive effort with six goals and 14 points, followed by Gaby Treble's five goals and 10 points.
• The Hawks' goaltending duo of Maddie Franklin and Kyra Russo have allowed only four goals this season.
• Franklin's 0.33 goals against average and .917 save percentage both lead the conference.

The History

• The Bengals hold a 13-9-5 record over the Hawks, including two wins in their last three matchups.
• The Hawks came out victorious a season ago, winning a 2-1 double-OT thriller.