BROCKPORT, N.Y. –The No. 25 College at Brockport women's lacrosse team got back to their winning ways Saturday afternoon as they defeated SUNY New Paltz, by a score of 17-8. With the win, the Golden Eagles move to 12-2 overall and 7-1 in conference, while the Hawks move to 8-6 overall and 4-4 in SUNYAC play.
HOW IT HAPPENED –
- The Golden Eagles got off to a slow start as they trailed the Hawks 2-0 after the first seven minutes of play.
- Brockport stormed back, picking up nine goals in a row.
- Jade Williams got the Golden Eagles started, followed by Allison Jennings.
- Chloe Kurst made it three goals for Brockport, followed by Hannah Cullen and then back-to-back scores from Heather Conklin.
- Kurst added another tally, followed by Cullen and Jennings to bring the score to 9-2.
- New Paltz stopped the Brockport attack by adding a goal with two and a half minutes remaining in the frame.
- Brockport responded with two more goals before the halftime break.
- Cullen picked up her third of the day, while Victoria Thompson picked up a man-up tally.
- New Paltz picked up the first goal of the second-half, bringing the score to 11-4.
- Brockport answered with four more tallies.
- Thompson picked up the 12th goal, followed by Jennings, Lyndsie Pratt, and Conklin.
- New Paltz added one more, but Kurst responded for Brockport a minute later.
- The hawks tallied three goals before the end of the half, but Briana Davies was able to add another for the Green and Gold before time expired.
KEY STATISTICS –
- The Golden Eagles outshot their opponent 27-12
- Brockport owned draw controls, winning 20 of 28.
- Grapevine, Jennings, Kurst, and Conklin all picked up four points on the day.
- Victoria Thompson caused five turnovers and won four ground ball battles.
UP NEXT –
The Golden Eagles will be back in action on Wednesday, April 24. The Green and Gold will host St. John Fisher College, first whistle is set for 4 p.m.
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