POTSDAM, NY – Liz Schultheis (Holley, NY/Brockport) scored a career-high six goals, and tied the Buffalo State lacrosse single-game draw control record, but the host Bears outscored the Bengals 12-4 in the second half for a 18-11 victory on Saturday afternoon.  
 
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Potsdam – 18, Buffalo State – 11
LOCATION: Maxcy Turf Field – Potsdam, NY
RECORDS: Potsdam (4-3, 1-1 SUNYAC), Buffalo State (3-4, 0-2 SUNYAC)
 
INSIDE THE BENGAL BOX SCORE
 
-Schultheis's six goals came on a team-high nine shots, and her 18 draw controls matched a mark set by Karen Shaddock against Elmira in 2012.
 
-Julia Wachna (Syracuse, NY/Onondaga) and Sarah Fineour (West Seneca, NY/West Seneca West had two goals and two assists apiece.
 
-Lauren Rinow (Lakeview, NY/Frontier) scored a goal, while Sage Running Rabbit (Siksika, AB/Strathmore) and Ricki Miller (Ohsweken, ON/Hagersville) each chipped in an assist.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
 
-With the score tied at 3-3 with under four minutes remaining in the first period, Schultheis and Rinow tallied goals to give the Bengals a 5-3 lead after one.
 
-The teams traded goals early in the second quarter, and Potsdam closed to within 7-6 in the final minute of the half.
 
-The Bears took advantage of three Buffalo State yellow cards in the third quarter to outscore Buffalo State 5-1 and hold an 11-8 lead after three.
 
-Potsdam built its lead to as many as eight in the fourth quarter, and cruised to the 18-11 win.
 
FOR THE FOES
 
-Kyrsten Stone had five goals and three assists, while Anita Reitano had five goals and two assists.
 
-Netta Terrance made 11 saves to record the win in goal.
 
UP NEXT
 
Buffalo State will look to get back on track at home on Wednesday, hosting Mt. Aloysius at Coyer Field at 3 p.m.