STAFF REPORTS
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GENEVA — Nationally-ranked No. 17 William Smith limited visiting Buffalo State to just five shot attempts in a 9-2 victory today in a non-conference game at Boswell Field.
Christina Krowel (Amsterdam/Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake) and Christina Standinger (Palmyra/Palmyra-Macedon) scored a goal apiece for Buffalo State. Elyse Stark (Lido Beach/Long Beach) played the first half in goal for the Bengals, making seven saves while allowing four goals.
Megan Doyle (Palmyra/Palmyra-Macedon) played the final 30 minutes and surrendered five goals and made eight saves. After the Herons struck first, Krowel netter her 17th of the season with an assist from Morgan Hogue (Painted Post/Corning) to even the score at 1-1.
William Smith scored the final three goals of the first half, and added the first two of the second half to push the lead to 6-1. Standinger scored for the Bengals midway through the second half with a helper from Kyra Thompson (Massena/Salmon River), but the Bengals would not pull any closer, as the Herons closed out the score with the game’s final three goals. William Smith dominated possession and outshot Buffalo State 41-5 for the game. The Herons also had a 27-8 advantage in ground balls, and forced 31 Buffalo State turnovers, while committing 14.
Buffalo State will return to Coyer Field to host Allegheny on Friday at 4 p.m.
