KINGSTON — SUNY New Paltz recorded its first women’s lacrosse victory of the season, 11-2 over SUNYAC rival Buffalo State, in a constant downpour on Friday at Kingston’s Dietz Stadium.
Katie Sharp (one assist) scored three goals and Wallkill product Erin Scherf and Melissa Butterweich contributed two goals apiece, to lead New Paltz (1-10 overall, 1-6 SUNYAC). Jacqueline Bunzel, Jennifer Freud, Kim Lipiro and Patricia O’Connell each scored once in the contest.
Kathleen Plis and Katie Richelt scored for the (0-11 overall, 0-7 SUNYAC) Bengals, which played the entire contest with only 11 players due to academic commitments.
Sophomore goalkeeper Adrian Grasso made six saves to record her third career win, while counterpart Stefani Mitchell stopped four shots for Buffalo State.
New Paltz returns to rain-soaked Dietz Stadium for another SUNYAC match tomorrow at 1 p.m. against Fredonia.
COLLEGIATE WOMEN’S LACROSSE
New Paltz 11, Buffalo State 2
Buffalo State 1-1–2 New Paltz 7-4–11
Scoring (Goals-Assists):
Buffalo State – Kathleen Plis 1-0, Katie Richelt 1-0. New Paltz – Katie Sharp 3-1, Melissa Butterweich 2-0, Erin Scherf 2-0, Jacqueline Bunzel 1-0, Jennifer Fraud 1-0, Kim Lipiro 1-0, Patricia O’Connell 1-0.
Shots on Goal: Buffalo State 14, New Paltz 25. Draw Controls: Buffalo State 6, New Paltz 8. Ground Balls: Buffalo State 20, New Paltz 37. Saves: Buffalo State (Stefani Mitchell) 4, New Paltz (Adrian Grasso) 6. Team Records: Buffalo State 0-11 overall, 0-7 SUNYAC; New Paltz 1-10 overall, 1-6 SUNYAC.
