BUFFALO, NY – The Alfred State men's soccer team dropped a 6-0 decision to Buffalo State on Wednesday afternoon in an SUNYAC matchup at Coyer Field.
The match remained tight throughout the opening half, with Buffalo State's lone goal coming in the 18th minute. Alfred State continued to push forward and created opportunities of its own, trailing just 1-0 at halftime after a solid defensive effort and strong play between the boxes.
The Bengals found momentum early in the second half, but the Pioneers continued to battle and look for scoring opportunities. Lewandusky,
Owen Doherty,
Tommy Dimaggio, and
Logan Bickel each put shots on goal as Alfred State kept attacking throughout the contest.
In goal,
Lukas Bandurski recorded three saves before
Marcus Tittle entered in relief and added two more stops. Together, the duo combined for five saves on the afternoon.
Alfred State also earned five corner kicks, showcasing its ability to create pressure in the attacking third.
The Pioneers will be back in action on Saturday October 17 for a Senior Day match against Cobleskill. Kickoff for that match will be at 3:30 pm.
