BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State women's basketball team returns to action in the new year as they will hit the road for a pair of SUNYAC matchups. On Friday, the Bengals will battle the Potsdam Bears at 5:30 pm before traveling on Saturday to battle the Plattsburgh Cardinals at 2:00 pm.
 
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Breaking Down The Bengals

• The Bengals return to action for the second half of the season with a record of 3-5 (0-1 SUNYAC) on the year.
• Last time out, the Bengals fell 67-57 against Alfred State to close out the fall semester.
• Leading Buffalo State on offense is Tashawni Cornfield (The Seneca Nation/Putnam Science Academy, CT) who is averaging 14.3 points per game, which is good for seventh in the SUNYAC.
• Cornfield also leads the team with 17 steals which is good for sixth in the conference.
• As a team, Buffalo State is shooting 58-87 (66.7%) from the free throw line which is the fourth best in the SUNYAC.

 
Pondering Potsdam

• The Bears return to the court with a record of 4-4 (0-2 SUNYAC) in the standings.
• Following a loss to SUNY Canton last time out, Potsdam has dropped three straight matchups.
• Jakia Howard leads the Bears averaging a double-double per game with 20.3 points per game and 11.8 rebounds per game.
• Jenna Cotter has been a stronghold on defense with five steals and 24 blocked shots.

 
Concern With The Cardinals

• Plattsburgh holds a record of 3-5 (0-2 SUNYAC) to begin the first half of the season.
• Last time out, the Cardinals fell to Middlebury College and will also battle Fredonia on Friday before welcoming the Bengals.
• Imani Walcott paces the Cardinals leading the team in points per game, rebound, and blocked shots.
• Payton Couture has dished out 23 assists to lead the team.

 
The History

• Buffalo State has a dominant 42-11 record against Potsdam.
• Following an 84-62 win last time out, the Bears have won each of the last three matchups overall.
• Buffalo State also has an impressive 36-19 record against Plattsburgh.
• The Cardinals won both matchups last season to snap the Bengals five game win streak head-to-head.