Special to the OBSERVER

BUFFALO — Buffalo State scored the first seven points of the game, and the final eight points of the first quarter to stake themselves to a lead the Fredonia State women’s basketball team could not overcome in a 72-59 loss at Buff State.

Anna Chiacchia turned in a 17-point, eight-rebound effort and had a team-high four steals. Lauren Mickley added 14 points and Rae White was the third Blue Devil to reach double digits with 11 points.

Katie Pitcher grabbed 11 boards and Mickley had four assists.

The Bengals would lead 26-12 after one quarter. The rest of the game was evenly played. Fredonia State would outscore the Bengals by a point in each of the second and third quarters, 13-12 and 15-14, respectively. Buffalo State held a one-point edge in the fourth quarter, 20-19.

The closest the Devils would get would be eight points. White connected at the 5:55 mark of the fourth quarter to make it a 58-50 game.

Buff State held a 47-46 edge in rebounds, and a 7-5 advantage in three pointers.

Liv LeBarron had 24 points and nine rebounds to pace the Bengals. Katie Villarini added 11 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts.

Fredonia State falls to 2-4 overall. The Bengals move to 3-3 on the season. It was the first conference game for both teams.

Devils men’s hoops can’t stop Bengals

BUFFALO — Despite 21 points from Dydy Bryan and a double-double from Moussa Samassa, the Fredonia State men’s basketball team fell to Buffalo State, 85-74, on Saturday.

Bryan was 8 of 17 from the floor an collected six rebounds and five steals. Samassa had 17 points and 11 rebounds. Tyler Roberts had 11 points, and De’Quan Smith had 10.

Buffalo State would hang onto the lead until midway through the half. Fredonia State’s first advantage came at the 10-minute mark. A steal and ensuing layup by Marcus Patterson put the Devils up 21-20. The Devils would lead by as many as five points before the teams ended the half tied at 39.

Bryan opened the second half with a three pointer. The Devils would expand the lead to six points, 47-41, early in the second frame. The teams would exchange the lead several time before Buff State pulled away late.

Buffalo State won the battle on the boards, 38-35. Fredonia was 7-of-23 from long range, while the Bengals were 9-of-21.

The Bengals (3-2 / 1-0 SUNYAC) had five players in double digits, led by Sheldon Adams’ 21 points.

Fredonia State falls to 3-3 and 0-1 in the conference.