NEW PALTZ — Mike Rudney scored two breakaway goals and Rony Suazo had two assists to help lead Buffalo State past New Paltz, 2-0, in a men’s soccer match on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Field.
Rudney’s first goal came midway through the first half, and then late in the contest he added an insurance goal. The (3-6-0 overall, 2-2-0 SUNYAC) Bengals have now won two straight SUNYAC matches.
Kevin Smith made four saves in the loss for the Hawks, who outshot Buffalo State 16-5 in the contest and whose record falls to 1-9-2 (1-4-1 SUNYAC) this season. Bengal goalkeeper Chris Keem, meanwhile, made five saves to preserve the shutout, Buffalo State’s second straight.
New Paltz hosts Rensselaer on Tuesday at 4 p.m.
COLLEGIATE MEN’S SOCCER
Buffalo State 2, New Paltz 0
Buffalo State 1-1 — 2
New Paltz 0-0 — 0
1st Half: BS – Mike Rudney (Rony Suazo) 19:05.
2nd Half: BS – Mike Rudney (Rony Suazo) 82:15.
Shots on Goal: BS 5, NP 16.
Corner Kicks: BS 2, NP 4.
Goalie Saves: BS (Chris Keem) 5, NP (Kevin Smith) 4.
Team Records: Buffalo State 3-6-0 overall, 2-2-0 SUNYAC. New Paltz 1-9-2 overall, 1-4-1 SUNYAC.
