BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State women's lacrosse team returns to action with week with a pair of SUNYAC matchups. Today, the Bengals will travel to Fredonia for a 5:00 pm "Battle by the Lake" matchup with the Blue Devils. On Saturday, the Bengals will return to the friendly confines of Coyer Field as they host Oneonta at 2:00 pm for Senior Day.
 
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Breaking Down The Bengals

• Buffalo State sits 4-3 (0-1 SUNYAC) on the season.
• Last time out, the Bengals earned an impressive 17-8 win over Alfred University in a non-conference matchup.
• Vanessa Willick (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville East) leads the Bengals offense with 30 points on 25 goals and five assists.
• Willick also leads the Bengals with six free position goals, 23 ground balls, and 48 draw controls.
• Maddison Sage (East Syracuse, NY/East Syracuse-Minoa) has led the Bengals defense tallying nine caused turnovers on the year.
• In goal, Moira Penot (Clifton Heights, PA/Upper Darby) has compiled 34 saves across seven starts this season.

 
Figuring Out Fredonia

• Fredonia sits in the standings with a record of 4-6 (0-3 SUNYAC) on the year.
• The Blue Devils have dropped each of their last four matchups following an 11-10 loss against Plattsburgh.
• Emma Cockerel leads the Blue Devils with 27 points on 17 points on ten assists.
• Ashleigh Manns has been the primary goaltender for Fredonia compiling 68 saves across ten starts.

 
Observing Oneonta

• The Red Dragons hold a record of 2-5 (1-1 SUNYAC) on the young season.
• Last time out, Oneonta suffered a 19-8 loss against Oswego.
• Lauren Mancini leads the Red Dragons with 22 goals while Marissa Evans has 21 ground balls and 22 draw controls.
• Evans also leads the defensive unit for Oneonta with 11 caused turnovers.

 
The History

• The all-time series is even at 14-14 with Buffalo State and Fredonia.
• The Bengals earned a 15-13 victory last season and have won five of the last six matchups.
• Oneonta is 18-4 against Buffalo State following a 19-7 victory last season.