Men’s Soccer Defeats Oswego, 2-1

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The Buffalo State men’s soccer team stayed alive in the SUNYAC playoff hunt today with a 2-1 road-victory over Oswego. With the win the Bengals improved their record to 5-9-2 and 4-4 in the SUNYAC.

Freshman Matt Ketchum (Churchville, Churchville-Chili) opened the game’s scoring in the first half on a Rich Namulala (Kenmore/Kenmore West) pass to give the Bengals’ a 1-0 lead. Junior Dennis Behrens (Lancaster, PA/Lancaster) would add to the Bengals’ lead with a goal assisted by Erick Hansen (Irving/Lakeshore).

Shawn McDonnell (West Seneca/West Seneca East) was solid in net for the Bengals stopping nine shots, including a crucial penalty kick in the first half to protect Buffalo State’s 1-0 lead. Buffalo State was out-shot 14-12 in the game.

The Bengals are back in action on Wednesday, October 18, for a SUNYAC road game against Fredonia at 3:00 p.m.
Media Contact:
Greg Viscomi, Assistant Sports Information Director | 7168786030 | viscomg@buffalostate.edu