BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State football team dropped their Liberty League matchup with the Ithaca Bombers today with a final score of 49-14 on Coyer Field this afternoon.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Ithaca – 49, Buffalo State – 14
LOCATION: Coyer Field – Buffalo, NY
RECORDS: Ithaca: 4-3 (3-1 Liberty League), Buffalo State: 2-5 (0-3 Liberty League)
INSIDE THE BENGAL BOX SCORE
- Amir Cameron (Brooklyn, NY/James Madison) was 12-20 through the air for 167 yards, a touchdown, and an interception.
- Cameron also led the Bengals on the ground rushing for 52 yards including a long of 43 yards.
- Chris Boadi (Bronx, NY/New Visions) rushed for 49 yards and a touchdown while Mikai Johnson (Far Rockaway, NY/James Madison) had four receptions for 68 yards and a touchdown.
- Quadir McEachin (Brooklyn, NY/James Madison) had a strong showing defensively for the Bengals with 12 total tackles while Sincere Green (Jamestown, NY/Jamestown) had 11 total tackles and two for loss.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Ithaca got the scoring started quickly getting a safety on the first play of the game.
- The Bombers responded with a drive down field as Jake Williams rushed eight yards for the touchdown.
- Ithaca would add two more touchdowns in the quarter to jump out to a quick 23-0 lead.
- After Williams scored another touchdown early in the second quarter, Buffalo State responded with a pair of 40+ yard rushes from Cameron and Boadi to get the Bengals in the redzone. Boadi was able to rush left shortly after for the Bengals touchdown.
- Coming out of the half, the Bombers came out firing with a 55-yard rushing touchdown to take a 36-7 lead.
- The Bombers would add two more touchdowns before the Bengals got another opportunity as Cameron found Johnson for a 42-yard touchdown.
- Ithaca took a knee in the final seconds to secure the win.
FOR THE FOES
- Matthew Parker was 21-25 for 219 yards and a touchdown for Ithaca.
- Jalen Leonard-Osbourne rushed for 126 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
- Ryan Burns led the Bombers on the defensive side with seven total tackles.
UP NEXT
The Bengals will hit the road next weekend for another Liberty League matchup with Rochester at 12:00 pm.