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Saskatchewan Rush come up short in NLL Finals, Buffalo Bandits defend title

The Saskatchewan Rush fell 15-6 against the Buffalo Bandits in game three of the 2025 NLL Finals, dropping the championship series 2-1.
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The Saskatchewan Rush came up short in the NLL Finals vs. Buffalo

The Saskatchewan Rush fell 15-6 against the Buffalo Bandits in game three of the 2025 NLL Finals, dropping the championship series 2-1. 

Saskatchewan scored two goals from Austin Shanks and one from Zach Manns in the first quarter, and the score was 3-3 after 15 minutes. 

Robert Church scored twice in the 2nd and Ryan Keenan found the back of the net, cutting the deficit to 7-6 at the half. 

Buffalo’s offence exploded for eight goals in the second half, which was the difference as the Bandits won their third straight NLL Finals. 

Frank Scigliano made 38 saves between the pipes, while Jake Naso went 16/25 at the dot.

Jake Boudreau and Mike Messenger each scooped up eight loose balls in the game, while Matt Hossack had two assists and three caused turnovers.  

Robert Church had a team-high six points, while Austin Shanks finished as the playoff leader with 18 goals and 32 points.