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Women's Lacrosse

Women's Lacrosse Returns To Action With Pair Of Non-Conference Matchups

BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State women's lacrosse team returns to action this week with a pair of non-conference matchups. Tonight, the Bengals will travel to Keuka to battle the Wolves at 5:00 pm. On Saturday, the Bengals will host Grove City at 12:00 pm for "Staff Appreciation Day."
 
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Breaking Down The Bengals
  • Buffalo State enters the week with a record of 1-2 (0-0 SUNYAC) overall.
  • Last time out, the Bengals had a historic offensive performance scoring the most goals in a game in program history as they defeated SUNY Poly 27-4.
  • Sage Running Rabbit (Siksika, AB/Strathmore) leads the Bengals with 16 points on eight goals and eight assists.
  • Vanessa Willick (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville North) has a team-high 11 goals with nine ground balls and 24 draw controls.
  • Willick and Brooklyn Hill (Six Nations, ON/McKinnon Park) each have two free position goals.
  • In goal, Moira Penot (Clifton Heights, PA/Upper Darby) and Brielle Lum (Niagara Falls, NY/Niagara-Wheatfield) have combined for 17 saves.
 
Watching The Wolves
  • Keuka is in search of their first win of the season after starting the year 0-2 (0-0 Empire 8).
  • Last time out, the Wolves fell 10-2 against Thiel College.
  • Tori Nelson leads the team with four goals while also tallying three groundballs and a pair of caused turnovers.
  • Lauren Vitello has compiled 16 saves in goal with a .432 save percentage.
 
A Guide To Grove City
  • Grove City enters the week with a record of 3-2 (0-0 PAC).
  • Last time out, the Wolverines fell 16-11 against Oswego.
  • Lucy Martin, Taylor Blythe, and Madison Nazigian each have over 20 points on a combined 52 goals and 23 assists.
  • In goal, the duo of Elyse Kiggins and Mia Gallagher have combined for 33 saves.
 
The History
  • Buffalo State is 1-0 against Keuka following an 18-7 victory last season.
  • The Bengals and Grove City will square-off for the first time.
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Players Mentioned

Moira Penot

#32 Moira Penot

G
5' 2"
Freshman
Sage Running Rabbit

#19 Sage Running Rabbit

A
5' 6"
Sophomore
Vanessa Willick

#17 Vanessa Willick

A
5' 8"
Freshman
Brielle Lum

#25 Brielle Lum

G
5' 6"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Moira Penot

#32 Moira Penot

5' 2"
Freshman
G
Sage Running Rabbit

#19 Sage Running Rabbit

5' 6"
Sophomore
A
Vanessa Willick

#17 Vanessa Willick

5' 8"
Freshman
A
Brielle Lum

#25 Brielle Lum

5' 6"
Freshman
G