BUFFALO, NY – Zee Johnson (Rochester, NY/Greece Athena) of the Buffalo State men's basketball team and
Reilly Moyer (East Amherst, NY/San Diego Sabers) of the Buffalo State men's hockey team have been named Bengal Athletes of the Week for their respective performances this past weekend.
Johnson, a freshman psychology major, had a strong showing this past weekend as he led the Bengals in a SUNYAC win over SUNY Canton. In the win over the Roos, Johnson led the Bengals with 17 points while going 3-6 (50%) from three-point range. Johnson also had three assists and a steal. In the effort against Oswego, Johnson added 13 points with three rebounds to pace the Bengals.
The men's basketball team returns to action tonight as they will travel to Cortland to battle the Red Dragons at 7:30 pm.
Moyer, a senior health & wellness major, earned his first career NCAA win as Buffalo State defeated Keene State 4-2 in the Outdoor Classic at Buffalo Riverworks. In his first start of the season, Moyer compiled a .909 save percentage and made 20 saves against the Owls en route to a Bengals win. Moyer made a trio of crucial saves in the final minutes to earn his first career win.
The men's hockey team returns to action tonight as they will travel to Fredonia for a "Battle by the Lake" matchup with the Blue Devils at 7:00 pm.