BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State women's lacrosse team earned a 14-11 win over Grove City in a non-conference matchup on Coyer Field this afternoon.

 
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Buffalo State – 14, Grove City – 11
LOCATION: Coyer Field – Buffalo, NY
RECORDS: Buffalo State: 3-2 (0-0 SUNYAC), Grove City: 4-3 (0-0 PAC)
 
INSIDE THE BENGAL BOX SCORE

• Vanessa Willick (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville North) led the Bengals offense with six goals, an assist, five ground balls, two caused turnover and nine draw controls.
• Sarah Fineour (West Seneca, NY/West Seneca East) chipped in three goals for Buffalo State.
• Moira Penot (Clifton Heights, PA/Upper Darby) made five saves in goal to earn her third straight win.

 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• After Buffalo State scored back-to-back goals, Grove City rallied on offense and scored three straight after the first quarter.
• The Bengals offense exploded in the second quarter scoring seven goals including three consecutive goals from Willick to close out the half as they Bengals led 9-5 at halftime.
• The Wolverines attempted to claw back into the action in the third, but the Bengals defense held strong with a two-goal lead heading into the final minutes of action.
• The Bengals were able to add three more goals in the final minutes to hang on for the win.
• Buffalo State outshot Grove City with a narrow 28-23 margin while also taking 16 draw controls compared to the Wolverines 13.

 
FOR THE FOES

• Madison Nazigian led Grove City with five goals in the effort.
• Nazigian also had three groundballs and five draw controls.

 
UP NEXT
The Bengals are back in action next Wednesday as they will host Westminster College (PA) at 5:00 pm.