BUFFALO, N.Y.—Buffalo State pushed a worthy opponent to overtime for the second-consecutive day today, but was left continuing to search its first points in conference play, ultimately falling 1-0 against visiting Potsdam.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Potsdam – 1, Buffalo State – 0
LOCATION: Coyer Field - Buffalo, N.Y.
RECORDS: Potsdam (12-3-2/5-1-1), Buffalo State (3-11-1/0-7-0)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Neither team was able to capitalize on its chance during an evenly contest regulation period.
- The Bengals generated a strong chance early in the overtime session when Kyndal Hetzel (Hilton/Hilton) sent a bouncing cross into the box that Malyssa Chanthasoto (Norwood, NJ/NV at Old Tappan) headed off the cross bar.
- Potsdam responded with a quality opportunity minutes later when a shot off the right wing glanced off the cross bar as well to keep the contest scoreless.
- The Bears made no mistake in the 99th minute, however, when a run from the right side led to a cross in tight that was redirected with the outside of the outside of the right foot past a sprawling Buffalo State keeper.
- Senior Nicole Torres (Wantagh/MacArthur) finished with four saves in her final game at Coyer Field.
- Buffalo State held a 15-12 edge in shots attempts, including 6-5 on goal.
FOR THE FOES
- Lexi Dean netted her sixth goal of the season with an assist from Rylie Murray.
- Gabby Hobika made five saves for the shutout.
UP NEXT
Buffalo State will be on the road for the final two games of the season at Oneonta and New Paltz next Friday and Saturday respectively.
