OSWEGO, N.Y. – The Oswego State men's soccer team dropped an overtime contest to conference-foe Buffalo State on Friday afternoon. Captain RJ Nichol tallied his first collegiate gial. 

THE BASICS

• Result: Buffalo State 2, Oswego 1 (1 OT)
• Location: Laker Turf Stadium – Oswego, N.Y.
• Records: Buffalo State 8-3-2 (3-2-1 SUNYAC)  I  Oswego 4-7-1 (1-5-0 SUNYAC) 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Slater Bushen owned the Lakers' best scoring opportunity in the first half, as his header flew just inches off target, hitting the post, with six minutes remaining in the half.
• After a scoreless first half, Buffalo State was able to find the back of the net nearly 15 minutes into the second, as August Finn narrowly beat Oswego's keeper.
• The Lakers answered back at 72:51, when RJ Nichol was able to capitalize on a Logan Sperano corner-kick, using his head to send the ball to the upper 90. This assist is the first for the midfielder.
• Buffalo looked to end the game with nine minutes remaining in the second half, as a Bengal was able to pull the goalie. The goal was immediately called back, as the scorer was ruled offsides before the tally.
• The Bengals were able to cut the overtime period short as Ali Shawish received a Theo Pencic pass and sent the ball hurling into the net with 6:11 remaining.
• Goalkeeper Brian Terra stopped five Bengals shots in his 93 minutes in net.
• Oswego owned a steep seven-one advantage in corner-kicks.

WHAT'S NEXT
The Lakers return to Laker Turf Stadium at 1 p.m. on Saturday as they host the Fredonia Blue Devils for Senior Day.