The Saskatchewan Rush won Game 1 in the best-of-three championship series for the National Lacrosse League, beating the Buffalo Bandits 11-9 Saturday night.

The Rush are the reigning National Lacrosse League champions, having secured the Champion's Cup last season before relocating from Edmonton to Saskatoon over the summer.

The team beat Calgary last weekend to advance to this year's Champion's Cup.

Game 2 in set for June 4 in Saskatoon.

A deciding third game, if necessary would have the teams back in Buffalo.