2018 Buffalo Bandits season
| 2018 Buffalo Bandits | |
|---|---|
| League | NLL |
| Division | 5th East |
| 2018 record | 8–10 |
| Home record | 4–5 |
| Road record | 4–5 |
| Goals for | 232 |
| Goals against | 240 |
| General Manager | Steve Dietrich |
| Coach | Troy Cordingley |
| Captain | Steve Priolo |
| Arena | KeyBank Center |
| Average attendance | 14,181 |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Mitch Jones (38) |
| Assists | Dhane Smith (68) |
| Points | Dhane Smith (105) |
| Penalties in minutes | Steve Priolo (45) |
| Loose Balls | Steve Priolo (138) |
| Wins | Alex Buque (6) |
| Goals against average | Alex Buque (12.94) |
The Buffalo Bandits are a lacrosse team based in Buffalo, New York playing in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). The 2018 season was their 27th season in the NLL.
The Bandits held the first overall pick in the NLL Entry Draft, where they selected Josh Byrne with the first overall pick. They also selected Chase Fraser with the 13th pick. These players would be instrumental in the Bandits' contention window opening, which would lead to three straight titles between 2023 and 2025.
However, Buffalo finished the 2018 season with an 8–10 record, finishing last in the East for a second straight season, in addition to missing the playoffs. Despite a slim chance to make the playoffs near the end of the season, Buffalo lost three straight games to finish the season, ending their playoff hopes.