Brockport, NY – The Brockport women's tennis team is headed to the postseason after securing the No. 5 seed in the 2026 Empire 8 Women's Tennis Championship. The Golden Eagles will travel to No. 4 seeded Nazareth University on Tuesday, October 13th for a 4 pm first-round matchup, with a trip to the conference semifinals on the line.

A Season to Remember: The Golden Eagles have put together one of their strongest seasons in recent years, finishing the regular season with a 6-5 overall record and a 4-4 mark in Empire 8 play. Brockport secured its second Empire 8 Tournament appearance in three seasons since joining the conference in 2024. The team's six victories mark its highest overall win total since 2015, when the Golden Eagles finished 7-5. Additionally, Brockport's four conference wins are the most for the program since 2015, highlighting the team's continued growth and success.

Last Week Recap: Brockport closed out its regular season on a high note, earning a dominant 7-0 victory over Russell Sage College on Saturday, October 10th. The Golden Eagles swept doubles competition before capturing all six singles matches to secure their second consecutive victory. The win followed a 6-1 triumph over Utica University on October 2nd, giving Brockport momentum heading into postseason play.

Players to Watch: Katie Tabor has been a standout performer for the Golden Eagles, posting an impressive 9-1 singles record at the No. 6 position. Gianna Masker has also played a key role in Brockport's success, recording an 8-2 singles mark at the No. 5 position. Both players finished conference competition undefeated at 4-0 in singles play.

In doubles action, Mackenzie King and Samantha Basovsky have established themselves as a strong pairing, earning a 7-3 record at the No. 2 position. Masker and Kathleen Rogers have also contributed to Brockport's success, posting a 6-3 record at No. 3 doubles. Their consistent performances have helped the Golden Eagles remain competitive throughout the season.

Scouting Nazareth: The Golden Flyers enter the Empire 8 Championship as the No. 4 seed, finishing the regular season with a 6-3 overall record and a 5-3 mark in conference play. Nazareth and Brockport previously met on September 18th, when the Golden Flyers narrowly defeated the Golden Eagles 4-3. Brockport secured victories at No. 5 and No. 6 singles while also capturing the doubles point. The Golden Eagles will look to build on that competitive performance and reverse the result in Tuesday's postseason rematch.

Empire 8 Championship: The six-team Empire 8 Championship begins Tuesday, October 13th, with first-round matchups hosted by the higher seeds. The winner of Brockport and Nazareth will advance to face top-seeded SUNY Geneseo in the semifinals on Friday, October 16th at 11 am. Geneseo will host both semifinal contests and the championship match, scheduled for Saturday, October 17th.

Up Next: With a postseason berth secured and one of its strongest regular-season performances in over a decade, Brockport will look to continue its successful campaign when it faces Nazareth on Tuesday at 4 pm. A victory would send the Golden Eagles into the Empire 8 semifinals and bring them one step closer to competing for a conference championship.