KEUKA PARK, NY – The Buffalo State women's lacrosse team earned their second-straight win with an impressive 15-3 final over the Keuka Wolves tonight at the Jephson Community Athletic Complex.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Buffalo State – 15, Keuka – 3
LOCATION: Jephson Community Athletic Complex – Keuka Park, NY
RECORDS: Buffalo State: 2-2 (0-0 SUNYAC), Keuka: 0-3 (0-0 Empire 8)
INSIDE THE BENGAL BOX SCORE
- Vanessa Willick (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville North) led the Bengals offense with six points on five goals and an assist with six draw controls.
- Sage Running Rabbit (Siksika, AB/Strathmore) added two goals, two assists, and a team-high four ground balls and three caused turnovers.
- Six other Bengals tallied at least one point.
- In goal, Moira Penot (Clifton Heights, PA/Upper Darby) allowed just three goals while making four saves in the win.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Buffalo State got the scoring started netting the first four goals of the matchup.
- After Keuka got on the board, the Bengals went on another 4-0 run to lead 8-1 at the half.
- Keuka picked up a pair of goals in the third to try and cut into the Bengals lead, however, the Bengals offense kept the pressure on and led 11-3 heading into the final 15 minutes of action.
- Buffalo State added four more goals in the final minutes to secure the win.
- The Bengals outshot Keuka with a dominant margin of 46-11 while also dominating draw controls with 15 compared to the Wolves six.
FOR THE FOES
- Julia Bauder had a goal and three draw controls to lead the Wolves.
- Lauren Vitello made 14 saves in the effort.
UP NEXT
The Bengals will aim to keep the momentum going on Saturday as they host Grove City for "Staff Appreciation Day."
