BROCKPORT — Buffalo State overcame a double-digit deficit to force overtime but only scored one point in the extra session as host Brockport pulled away for a 56-46 victory tonight in a SUNYAC game.
Princella McCullough (Rochester/Bishop Kearney) posted a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds to lead Buffalo State. Grace Licata (Williamsville/Williamsville South) was the only other Bengal scorer in double figures, also netting 10. Mariah Rosario (Flushing/RFK) chipped in nine points and nine boards, and Taylor Graham (Santa Rosa, CA/Maria Carrillo) had eight assists to go with four points and six boards. Brockport started fast, jumping out to a 16-8 lead in the first quarter and pushed the lead to as many as 12 before taking a 26-20 lead into the break.
The Golden Eagles maintained the six-point lead entering the fourth quarter, but the Bengals opened the frame scoring the first seven points to take their first lead. A Rosario layup with 44 seconds remaining put the Bengals back in front 45-44, but Brockport hit 1 of 2 free throws with 16 seconds left to even the score. The Bengals had a chance at the end of regulation, but turned the ball over.
Buffalo State scored the first point of the overtime, but would not score again as Brockport closed the contest on an 11-0 run. Brockport outrebounded Buffalo State 51-40, and outscored the Bengals 14-5 at the free throw line. Buffalo State hit just 5 of 11 at the charity stripe.
Buffalo State will host Oneonta at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
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