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Buffalo Survives Fourth-Quarter Comeback, Tops Saskatchewan in OT – 2/27/2026

February 27, 2026
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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit: Caroline Sherman The Buffalo Bandits (5-6) and Saskatchewan Rush (10-2) hadn’t played since May 24, 2025, until last night. In that Finals Game 3, the Bandits pulled out a 15-6 victory to clinch the series. At halftime last night, Buffalo led Saskatchewan 8-4 in a back-and-forth game they desperately needed to win. The Bandits were a defensive force throughout the…

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Vancouver Gets Revenge Win Against Buffalo – 2/20/2026

February 21, 2026
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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© Near the conclusion of last season, the Buffalo Bandits (4-6) swept the Vancouver Warriors (7-3) on their way to their third straight NLL Finals win.  This season, wins have not come easy for the Bandits and they sit below the playoff line, an unusual spot.  The Warriors find themselves in the top three of the league, riding a strong defense and high-powered offense on…

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Ottawa Stuns Buffalo in Banditland – 1/16/2026

January 17, 2026
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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The three-time defending champion Buffalo Bandits (3-3) hosted the Ottawa Black Bears (4-3) Friday night at Keybank Center.  Neither team had a breakout offensive evening in the defense heavy matchup.  Dhane Smith (3G, 4A) was the only Bandit to record multiple goals and multiple assists in support of netminder Matt Vinc (10GA, 37SV).  In the low scoring game, the largest lead was two goals…

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BANDITS THREE-PEAT – 5/24/2025

May 25, 2025
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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© Pat Riley, current NBA Miami Heat President, might own the registered trademark THREE-PEAT, but the Buffalo Bandits are the latest team to accomplish the feat.  They join the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers (2000-2002) and the NLL’s Rochester Knighthawks (2012-2014) as the only teams to win three championships in a row in the 2000s.  The backbone of both defenses for the NLL three-peat teams?  Matt…

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Rush Force Game 3 with Win at Home – 5/18/2025

May 19, 2025
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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Saskatchewan Rush hosted the Buffalo Bandits for Game 2 of the NLL Finals after dropping Game 1 10-12 in Buffalo, NY.  The Bandits are seeking their third straight championship, and their chances for winning a close road game were there, but Austin Shanks (3G, 5A) continued his strong postseason play, leading the Rush to victory.  Holden Garlent (1A) entered hero lore in the…

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Bandits Fight to Game 1 Win in NLL Finals – 5/16/2025

May 17, 2025
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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© For the third year in a row, the Buffalo Bandits find themselves in the NLL Finals.  This time, a win would etch their names in the history books as the second ever team to complete a three peat.  The Saskatchewan Rush stand in their way, and Game 1 showed they are not stepping aside to the history books.  Rush playoff hero Austin Shanks (3G,…

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Buffalo’s Defensive Dominance Continues in Semi-Finals – 5/2/2025

May 3, 2025
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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Buffalo Bandits hosted the first NLL Semi-Final game Friday night to a sold-out crowd.  The visiting Vancouver Warriors needed to solve a defense that allowed only four goals in the single elimination first round against the San Diego Seals.  In Game 1 of the best of three series, they were unable to rattle Matt Vinc (3GA, 35SV) and the Bandits’ defense.  Buffalo didn’t…

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Bandits and Seals Battle in Lowest Scoring NLL Playoff Game Ever – 4/25/2025

April 26, 2025
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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The two-time defending Buffalo Bandits hosted the San Diego Seals Friday night for the first game of the 2025 NLL Playoffs.  Buffalo entered the playoffs as the #1 overall seed, ending the regular season with a 13-5 record while San Diego secured the #8 seed.  The Bandits are looking to become the first team since the Rochester Knighthawks (the franchise now in Halifax) to…

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Buffalo Clinches Home Playoff Game with Win at Colorado – 4/5/2025

April 6, 2025
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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© For the third week in a row, the Buffalo Bandits (12-4) were given an opportunity to host a home playoff game.  This time, all they needed was a win on the road against the Colorado Mammoth (8-8).  The Bandits jumped out to a quick lead and never trailed while 11 different scorers, including goalie Matt Vinc (10GA, 32SV), attacked in flurries.  Buffalo also kept…

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Warriors Rally in the 4th as Bandits Lose Second Straight by One Goal – 3/29/2025

March 30, 2025
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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Buffalo Bandits (11-4) have already clinched a spot in the playoffs, but a win against the visiting Vancouver Warriors (8-7) Saturday night would have clinched them home turf advantage.  Vancouver goaltender Christian Del Bianco (12GA, 40SV) was a key reason why the Bandits lost their second game in a row by one goal.  With Matt Vinc (13GA, 32SV) pulled for the extra attacker…

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Dyson Williams Fuels OT Win for Albany against Buffalo – 3/22/2025

March 23, 2025
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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Albany Firewolves (6-9) hosted the Buffalo Bandits (11-3) on Saturday night at MVP Arena.  Bandit land travelled in droves down I-90 following the team after their 13-10 win over the visiting Las Vegas Desert Dogs on Friday night.  Despite the reported 1,000+ Bandit fans waving “Bandit Land East” banners, Albany goalie Doug Jamieson (10GA, 57SV) was locked in.  The spectacular night in goal…

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