BROCKPORT, NY - The Brockport men's soccer team (6-4-2, 5-1-1 E8) was shut out in Saturday night's match at Utica (7-5-1, 5-2 E8), 2-0, on October 10th. Despite a 29-11 advantage in shooting, 16 saves from Utica goalkeeper Zachary Accetta sealed the win for the Pioneers.
Both defenses would control the first 40 minutes, with
Khadim Amar, Jamie Joel,
Jadin Lyle, and
Ryan Mathis all creating scoring chances. Utica would steal a goal in the 44th minute, with Carter Cookinham giving the Pioneers a 1-0 lead entering halftime.
The Golden Eagles offense would expand its shot edge in the second half, outshooting Utica 19-7. Accetta had an answer for each Brockport rush, turning away shots from
Peter Tinaj,
Aiden Johnson, and Logan Matthew.
Utica added its advantage in the 82nd minute, seeing Cookinham connect again to secure the 2-0 conference victory.
Ryan Mathis led all players with 11 shots and five shots on goal, playing 85 minutes.
Greg Ramin,
Khadim Amar,
Parker Warren, and
Trevor Lagarde all played 90 minutes each in strong efforts.
AJ Nelson was strong in the loss, saving eight shots across 90 minutes of action.
Up Next: Brockport will host Nazareth University in the squad's ALS Awareness Game on Wednesday, October 14th at 7 PM.
