BUFFALO, NY – Maggie Bilquin (Niagara Falls, NY/Niagara Falls) from the women's swimming and diving team and Madi Digges (Madison, AL/St. Louis Blues AAA) from the women's hockey team have been named Bengal Athletes of the Week for their respective performances this past week.
 
Bilquin, an environmental science major, led the Bengal women to a third place finish at the Cortland Invite this past weekend. Bilquin was part of the 200 medley relay, 800 free relay, and 400 free relay which all took third at the meet. Bilquin also finished second in the 100 breast with a time of 1:10.37. Bilquin would then go on to take the first place win in the 200 yard breast with a time of 2:34.64, five seconds ahead of the second place finisher.
 
Buffalo State returns to action in 2023 when they travel to Brockport on January 13^th. Meet time is slated for 4:00 pm.
 
Digges, a freshman forensic chemistry major, paced the Bengals in a dominating 12-1 victory over Hilbert last Tuesday night. Digges earned her first collegiate goal and tallied four assists. Her four assists tied the program record for most assists in a single game. Digges is now tied for the team lead in assists.
 
The Bengals return to the ice this weekend as they travel to Neuman University for some non-conference action. Puck drop is set for 7:00 pm on Friday, and 2:00 pm on Saturday.