BUFFALO, N.Y- The College at Brockport men's soccer team snagged an overtime road win against Buffalo State on Saturday, 1-0. With their fifth straight win, the Golden Eagles improve to 9-2 overall and boast an unblemished 4-0 record in State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) play. The Bengals fall to 6-3-1 and 1-2-1 in the league.
 
The Golden Eagles were plagued by penalties throughout the game but with a strong defensive effort led by their net minder Tautis Poniskaitis and his six saves, they were able to hold Buffalo State at bay. The first half was a back-and-forth effort with neither team giving an inch. The second half was more of the same, Brockport leading in shots with eight. Jason Hayes led the Golden Eagle offensive charge with two shots on goal.
 
Overtime produced the deciding goal from Matthew Stefaniw when he crushed a one-timer on a breakaway from a previous header. Coach LaPietra was excited for his team after the huge win.
 
"I am so proud of our performance this afternoon," noted LaPietra. "Our focus and mentality were spot on as we collectively defended throughout the match. We played very smart with possession and combination play against a pressing and athletic Buffalo State team."
 
The Golden Eagles will return home for their next contest, a SUNYAC matchup against SUNY New Paltz on Oct. 5, with kickoff slated for 4 p.m.
 
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