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BUFFALO, N.Y. - Natasha Steinle (Morrison, CO/CIHA) scored in the third period to bring Buffalo State within one, but the Bengals could not complete the comeback, dropping a 2-1 non-conference decision this evening against visiting William Smith.

THE BASICS

FINAL SCORE:  William Smith – 2, Buffalo State - 1

LOCATION: Ice Arena – Buffalo, N.Y.

RECORDS: William Smith (7-2-0), Buffalo State (1-8-0)

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Buffalo State outshot the Herrons 9-7 in the opening 20 minutes, but found itself behind 1-0 at the first intermission on a rebound goal while both teams had a player in the penalty box.
• After another tight-checking period, William Smith was able to extend its lead to 2-0 in the closing minutes of the middle frame. 
• Buffalo State finally broke through with 7:16 remaining when Steinle stole the puck in the Herrons' zone and quickly cut the net and wristed a shot into the top corner for her team-leading fifth goal of the season.
• The Bengals pulled their goalie for the final 1:31, but were unable to net the equalizer despite a some sustained pressure and a partial breakaway off a set play from the defensive zone.
• Each team finished the game with 25 shots on goal.
• Bri Gawronski (Dunkirk, NY/Mt. Mercy) made 23 saves for Buffalo State.

FOR THE FOES

• Kate Klimaszewski and Laura Hill were the goal-scorers for William Smith.
• Olivia Williams finished with 24 stops.

UP NEXT

Buffalo State will host Chatham for a pair of non-league games on Dec. 6 and 7.