Box Score Albany, NY - The Brockport field hockey team remained undefeated in Empire 8 play, defeating Russell Sage on the road, 3-0, on Saturday, October 5
th. The Golden Eagles moved to 8-3 overall and 4-0 in E8 play following the win.
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The Brockport offense got started early, with
Paige Thowe finding
Sophia Jones just 2:25 into the opening period to put Brockport ahead 1-0 in the first.
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Despite seven shots on goal in the first half, the Gators hung around entering halftime. Russell Sage goalie Olivia Brand made seven of her 17 saves in the opening half, with Brockport taking a 1-0 lead into the break.
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The Golden Eagles took full control in the second half, outshooting Sage 24-0 with 14 shots on goal.
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Chloe Curtis would double the Brockport advantage in the third period, burying a
Kelsey Zehr feed to put the Golden Eagles up 2-0.
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Entering the last four minutes of the final period,
Kelsey Zehr gave Brockport a 3-0 lead with an unassisted goal. Her sixth of the season finished off the win for the Green and Gold.
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Ella Buchanan (W, 7-2) provided yet another shutout performance, saving three shots across 60 minutes of game time.
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Allison Greene led all players with 10 shots, including seven shots on net.
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Emmalee Moore registered seven shots (3 SOG), adding Brockport's lone defensive save on the day.
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Kelsey Zehr led all players with three points, providing a goal and an assist.
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Up Next: The Golden Eagles will look to extend their winning streak to six as they head to Oswego State on Tuesday, October 8
th at 5 p.m. Â Â Â
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