PITTSFORD, N.Y. – The Buffalo State women's soccer team fell to the St. John Fisher Cardinals, 3-0, in their first road game of the 2025 campaign.

THE BASICS

FINAL SCORE: St. John Fisher – 3, Buffalo State – 0
LOCATION: Growney Stadium – Pittsford, NY
RECORDS: Buffalo State: 1-2-0 (0-0-0 SUNYAC), St. John Fisher: 2-1-0 (0-0-0 Empire 8)

INSIDE THE BENGAL BOX SCORE

• Kaylee Valentic (North Tonawanda, NY/North Tonawanda), Olivia Kilmer (Hammondsport, N.Y./Avoca) and Riley Stevenson (Albany, NY/Guilderland) each tallied a shot on goal for the Bengals.
• Addy Williams (Grapevine, Texas/Grapevine) and Taylor Clisson (Syracuse, N.Y./Solvay) split time in goal, with Williams making two saves in net.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Opening a three-game road stretch, the Bengals looked to rebound from a tough loss to Lycoming College in their previous outing. However, the St. John Fisher Cardinals struck quickly, scoring just 20 seconds into the match.
• Despite the early blow, the Bengals' defense settled in, holding firm and creating opportunities for the offense to respond. At the break, the Bengals trailed 1-0.
• Out of halftime, the Bengals pushed for the equalizer in the non-conference battle, generating several chances. Still, it was the Cardinals who extended their lead in the 60th minute. A late Bengals surge was denied, as the Cardinals sealed the game with a goal in the 88th minute to hand the Bengals their first road loss of the season.

FOR THE FOES

• Madelyn Wania led the Cardinals with two goals, with Brooklyn Drago scoring a goal as well.
• Sofia Pantoja completed a full-game shutout, making three saves in net.

UP NEXT
The Bengals will look to bounce back on Saturday, September 6, with a non-conference road matchup at SUNY Brockport. Kickoff is set for 12:00 p.m