Brockport, NY- The Brockport field hockey team dropped Wednesday's E8 matchup against #20 Geneseo, 5-2, on October 23^rd. The Golden Eagles fell to 12-4 on the season with a 6-1 mark in Empire 8 games.
 
Quinn Guy opened the games scoring, burying a goal at the top of the cage at the 6:07 mark of the first period to put Brockport up 1-0.
 
The Golden Eagle lead would last just 28 seconds, as Katrina Clare of Geneseo provided a swift response, tying the game up at 1-1.
 
The Knights would enter the 2^nd period with a 2-1 lead, thanks to Hailey Roethel's goal at the 11:50 mark of the contest.
 
In the 2^nd period, Kelsey Zehr would tally the lone goal of the period. Zehr would take advantage of her penalty stroke, sending Brockport into halftime with a 2-2 tie.
 
After recording a 17-4 shots advantage in the first half, the Knights would post 17 more shots in the 2^nd half, outshooting Brockport 17-2.
 
Despite a strong effort from Ella Buchanan and the Brockport defense, the knights would score the final 3 goals of the contest, earning a 5-2 win.
 
Ella Buchanan (L, 10-3) posted a season high 19 saves in an excellent effort.
 
Mary Young put her body on the line throughout, racking up a career high 3 defensive saves in a strong outing.
 
Paige Thowe recorded a defensive save with a shot on goal in the contest.
 
Up Next: The Golden Eagles will look to bounce back at Utica on Saturday, October 26^th at 5 p.m.