BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State women's lacrosse team will look to get back in the win column as they will have a pair of matchups this week. On Wednesday, the team will travel to SUNY Poly for a non-conference matchup beginning at 4:30 pm. On Friday, the team will host New Paltz in a SUNYAC matchup at 2:00 pm. Friday's game will also be Staff Appreciation Day.
 
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Breaking Down The Bengals

• Buffalo State enters the week with a record of 3-5 (0-3 SUNYAC) on the year.
• Last time out, the team fell short to Oneonta with a 19-7 final.
• Sarah Fineour (West Seneca, NY/West Seneca East) led the team with three goals while Lauren Rinow (Lakeview, NY/Frontier) added two goals and an assist.
• Beth Kulikowski (Grand Island, NY/Grand Island) added 12 saves to her season total, which makes her third in the conference in saves with 57 on the year.
• Sage Running Rabbit (Siksika, AB/Strathmore) is currently tied for fifth in the SUNYAC with 13 assists and Vanessa Willick (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville East) is tied for tenth with 21 goals.

 
Watching The Wildcats

• SUNY Poly has opened their season with a record of 1-6 (0-1 NAC).
• The Wildcats have lost each of their last five matchups including a 21-8 loss to Canton this past weekend.
• Molly Burdick leads the squad with 23 goals, 3 assists and 26 points to begin the year.
• Kaitlin Kopcza has registered 17 goals and 3 assists while also tallying 27 draw controls and 8 caused turnovers.
• In goal, Jayden Brown has made 74 saves for the Wildcats.

 
Eyes On The Hawks

• New Paltz enters the week with a record of 6-3 (2-1 SUNYAC).
• Winners of their last two overall, the Hawks won their last game 11-3 over Fredonia.
• New Paltz will travel to Potsdam on Tuesday before coming to Buffalo on Friday.
• Kaitlyn Shaw leads the team with 28 goals which is good for third in the conference.
• In goal, Gabriella Tommaso and Mollie Harris have combined for 45 saves for the Hawks.

 
The History

• In two matchups with the Wildcats, the series is even 1-1.
• Last time out, SUNY Poly took a narrow 13-11 victory.
• Buffalo State has a 12-4 edge over New Paltz since 1999.
• The Hawks have won each of the last two matchups including a 14-3 victory last season.