BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State men's soccer team plays host to SUNYAC rival Oswego on Wednesday afternoon from Coyer Field at 4 p.m. The Bengals come into the match following a 3-0 loss to Cortland on Saturday. The Lakers arrive in Buffalo having also lost at home over the weekend to Plattsburgh.
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The Bengal Breakdown
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The Bengals are still in search of their second conference win of the season, as they sit at 3-5-4 overall and 1-3-1 in SUNYAC competition.
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Goalkeeper Shae Wirt (Overland Park, KS/St. Thomas Aquinas) continued his solid first season in a Bengal uniform, making six saves on Saturday. He has given up nine goals on the campaign, tied for the fifth fewest in the conference.
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Hosa Omar (Buffalo, NY/Lackawanna) leads the Bengals in minutes played during his senior season, and also shares a tie for the team lead in goals scored with two so far.
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Manu Prieto (Cascais, Portugal/Salesianos Do Estoril) will look to continue to pace the Bengal offense and add to his goal total in 2022, as he has scored two goals and offered one assist.
Looking at the Lakers
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The Lakers are aiming for their fifth win of the season as they currently hold an overall record of 4-6-2, including a 1-3-2 mark in conference action.
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Kieran Gilroy is the leader of their offensive charge, registering six goals and an assist to lead the team with 13 points.
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Kyle Gehnrich is second on the team in points and goals, with nine and four, respectively.
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In five games in net this season, goalkeeper Andre Bourjolly has allowed six goals, the fewest among qualified players in SUNYAC.
The History
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In 31 games dating back to 1990, the Bengals and Lakers are evenly matched, with each team earning 15 victories in addition to one draw.
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Oswego won last season's matchup 5-2, breaking the Bengals' five-game winning streak in the series.
