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Women's Lacrosse

Women's Lacrosse Set For Pair Of SUNYAC Matchups

BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State women's lacrosse team returns to the field for a pair of SUNYAC matchups this week. Later tonight, the Bengals will travel to Geneseo to battle the Knights with a 4:00 pm start time. On Saturday, the Bengals will host Plattsburgh for their annual "Tam Molly Game" at 11:00 am.
 
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Breaking Down The Bengals
  • Buffalo State is an impressive 6-3 (2-1 SUNYAC) record as they will battle within the conference for the rest of the season.
  • Last time out, the Bengals pulled out a 17-15 victory over Oneonta.
  • Vanessa Willick (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville East) leads the Bengals offense with 43 points on 37 goals and six assists.
  • Willick also leads the Bengals with 28 ground balls, and 59 draw controls.
  • Sage Running Rabbit (Siksika, AB/Strathmore) leads the team with 21 assists while Anastacia Wells (Rome, NY/Rome Free Academy) leads the team on defense with 14 caused turnovers.
  • In goal, Moira Penot (Clifton Heights, PA/Upper Darby) and Brielle Lum (Niagara Falls, NY/Niagara-Wheatfield) have combined for 53 saves on the season.
 
A Guide To Geneseo
  • Geneseo sits in the standings with a record of 8-3 (3-1 SUNYAC) on the year.
  • Last time out, the Knights took a narrow 12-11 victory over St. John Fisher to finish their non-conference schedule.
  • Alaina Reina leads the team with 53 points on 33 goals and 20 assists with 34 draw controls.
  • In goal, Emily DeJohn has been the primary goaltender tallying 87 saves and a 7-3 record across 11 starts.
 
Concern With The Cardinals
  • Plattsburgh holds a record of 2-8 (1-3 SUNYAC) on the season.
  • Last time out, the Cardinals fell to Geneseo 22-0.
  • Cynthia Barnosky leads the Cardinals offense with 31 points on 22 goals and nine assists.
  • Janey Adams has 10 caused turnovers while Plattsburgh's goalie trio has combined for 93 saves and a .363 save percentage.
 
The History
  • Geneseo is 25-6 against Buffalo State following a 15-2 win last season.
  • Buffalo State is 2-1 against the Cardinals; Plattsburgh earned a 13-9 win last season.
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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
Anastacia Wells

#20 Anastacia Wells

D
5' 4"
Junior
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
Anastacia Wells

#20 Anastacia Wells

5' 4"
Junior
D
Vanessa Willick

#17 Vanessa Willick

5' 8"
Freshman
A
Brielle Lum

#25 Brielle Lum

5' 6"
Freshman
G