Sept. 9, 2001

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Host school Buffalo was too much for Siena as the Bulls won their own tournament by knocking off the Saints 4-0 Sunday afternoon. Despite the loss, senior Kevin Purcell was named the tournament's Offensive Most Valuable Player for his goal-scoring performance against Canisius.

Dan Wielechowski, Mike Peplinski, Dave Pidgeon and Jeff Gallusser all scored for the Bulls (3-1).

Siena (1-2-1, 1-0 MAAC) finished the tournament 1-1 after beating MAAC foe Canisius 4-1 yesterday. The Saints were outshot by Buffalo 13-3.

The Green and Gold open the home schedule Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. against Central Connecticut State.

Siena 0 0 0 Buffalo 1 3 4

Scoring B-Pidgeon (Myrie) 9:06 B-Wielechowski (Beckley) 64:23 B-Peplinski (Penalty Kick) 82:28 B-Gallusser 88:33

Goalies Siena: Ryan Jordan (76:19, 2 GA, 2 SV), Jonathan Hicks (13:41, 2 GA, 1 SV) Buffalo: Brian Wozniak (90:00, 0 GA, 1 SV)

Shots: Buffalo 13, Siena 3 Corner Kicks: Buffalo 9, Siena 6 Fouls: Buffalo 13, Siena 13

Yellow Card: C.J. Melilli-Siena