Brockport, NY – The SUNY Brockport women's soccer team had its undefeated streak halted on Saturday with a 2-0 loss at home to St. John Fisher. Giving up a goal for the first time all year, Brockport moves to 10-1-1 overall and 6-1 in the Empire 8 after the loss.
The first half was physical and competitive with each team fighting for the top spot in the conference standings. The visiting Cardinals outshot Brockport 11-7 in the first half. This included a goal right before halftime.
At 41:33, St. John Fisher took a 1-0 lead thanks to an unassisted score from Emily Woolingham. She becomes the first opponent player to score on Brockport this season. The Golden Eagles entered halftime trailing, 1-0.
Early on in the second half, Fisher would find a second goal. This time it was Siobhan McMakin at 48:25, assisted by Emma Spelman. McMakin pushed the Cardinal lead to 2-0 with plenty of time left on the clock.
Brockport did outshoot Fisher in the second half, 6-5, but the opposing keeper was up to the challenge. Avery Byrnes made five saves to secure the clean sheet for the Cardinals, as they held on for a 2-0 win.
The Golden Eagles had several chances to get on the scoreboard in the match.
Sierra Edwards,
Lyndsey Miller,
Ella Camalleri,
Diane Lange, and
Katie Hotaling all registered one shot on goal.
In 90 minutes of action in net, Brockport's
Madeline McCrosson made four saves and allowed a pair of goals.
Brockport is back in action on Wednesday, October 16
th for another home Empire 8 matchup. The team will welcome the Alfred University Saxons for a 7pm start at the A. Huntley Parker Jr. Field in Brockport, NY.
