BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State women's soccer team returns to action this week as they begin SUNYAC play tonight against the Brockport Golden Eagles at 7:00 pm. On Saturday, the team will travel to New Paltz to battle the Hawks in a 1:00 pm matchup.
 
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Breaking Down The Bengals

• Buffalo State has opened the season with a 5-0-1 (0-0-0 SUNYAC) record to begin the year which is the program's best start since at least 1990.
• Last time out, the Bengals rallied with a 3-0 over the Hilbert Hawks.
• Kaylee Valentic (North Tonawanda, NY/North Tonawanda) leads the team with six goals and five assists including two goals against Hilbert.
• Elle Bush (Middleboro, MA/Middleboro) has had an impressive start to her collegiate career tallying five goals for the Bengals.
• As a team, Buffalo State has already scored more goals (26) than they did all of last season (24).
• The goalkeeping trio of Sam Kaufman (Cheektowaga, NY/West Seneca East), Moira Penot (Clifton Heights, PA/Upper Darby), and Addy Williams (Grapevine, TX/Grapevine) has shined as they have combined for 21 saves and have posted four shutouts.

 
A Guide To The Golden Eagles

• Brockport comes to Coyer Field with a record of 6-1-0 (0-0-0 SUNYAC) to begin the year.
• The Golden Eagles have won six straight capped-off with a 1-0 win over Juniata College last time out.
• Leading the way for Brockport is Jaylah Cossin who has registered five goals and six assists.
• Madeline McCrosson has been strong in goal for Brockport tallying 28 saves this season.

 
Eyes On The Hawks

• New Paltz enters this week with a 4-2-1 (0-0-0 SUNAYC) start to the year.
• The Hawks will travel to Scranton University on Wednesday before hosting the Bengals Saturday afternoon.
• Leading the way for New Paltz is Rachel Eisert who has five goals and four assists on the year.
• Maddie Franklin has made 20 saves in goal for the Hawks.

 
The History

• Brockport has a 25-7 series lead over Buffalo State.
• The Golden Eagles have won each of the last five head-to-head matchups including a 1-0 victory last year.
• The Bengals have a narrow 13-10-5 series lead over New Paltz.
• The Hawks have won each of the last two matchups, and were winners last year by a final of 3-1.