FREDONIA, NY – The #16 Buffalo State men's soccer team closed out the Fredonia Classic in style, cruising past Alfred University, 4-0, to finish the tournament unbeaten.

THE BASICS

FINAL SCORE: #16 Buffalo State - 4, Alfred University - 0
LOCATION: University Stadium – Fredonia, NY
RECORDS: Buffalo State: 4-0-0, (0-0-0 SUNYAC), Alfred University: 1-3-0, (0-0-0 Empire 8)

INSIDE THE BENGAL BOX SCORE

• Salvador Gomes (Lisbon, Portugal/Colegio de S. Thomas), Tapiwa Mushonga (Johannesburg, South Africa/Hilton College), Sam Gregson (Anglesey, Wales/Ysgol David Hughes), and Lesedi Sekhobo (Albany, NY/Shaker) each scored for the Bengals. Diego Rivera (East Meadow, NY/Cairo Durham) served as the playmaker, recording three assists to match his career high.
• Goalkeeper Carson Smith (Big Flats, NY/Horseheads) finished the day with two saves, playing the full game for the Bengals.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Bengals entered their final game of the Fredonia Classic looking to build on their strong performance against Bryant & Stratton, taking on the Alfred University Saxons. After a balanced opening, Mushonga broke through with a goal in the 27th minute, followed by a second Bengals strike in the 39th for a 2-0 halftime lead.
• The Bengals carried their momentum into the second half, quickly extending the lead with a third goal in the 48th minute of play.
• On the defensive end, Smith and the Bengals' backline controlled the pace and limited the Saxons chances throughout the contest.
• Turning defense into offense, the Bengals added a fourth goal late, sealing a dominant victory and capping an undefeated run at the Fredonia Classic.

FOR THE FOES

• Niko Lampros and Xavier Bowman each tallied a shot for the Saxons.
• Tyler Mulholland played the full game, making six saves in net.

UP NEXT
The Bengals return back to Coyer Field, playing host to I-90 rival, SUNY Brockport, on Wednesday, September 10^th at 7:00 P.M.