BROCKPORT, N.Y. — The Brockport men's soccer team returns to the pitch tonight at 7 p.m. to take on Nazareth University in an Empire 8 matchup while hosting its ALS Awareness Game. The Golden Eagles will look to defend their position atop the conference standings while bringing the Brockport community together to support an important cause.
The ALS Awareness Game provides an opportunity for student-athletes, fans, and the campus community to raise awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) while supporting the Golden Eagles in a key conference contest.
Starting Strong
Brockport enters the matchup with a 6-4-2 overall record and a 5-1-1 mark in Empire 8 play, good for first place in the conference with 16 points. The Golden Eagles have scored 19 goals and allowed 16 overall, including a 12-6 scoring margin in conference competition.
Senior forward Ryan Mathis leads the Brockport attack with seven goals and 17 points this season. Mathis is averaging 0.58 goals and 1.42 points per game, providing a consistent scoring threat for the Golden Eagles.
Trevor Lagarde has helped fuel the offense with six assists, creating opportunities for his teammates and contributing to Brockport's attacking efforts. In goal, AJ Nelson has recorded 40 saves and three shutouts, giving the Golden Eagles a steady presence defensively.
Brockport will look to rely on its offensive production and defensive organization as it aims to earn another important Empire 8 result.
Empire 8 Standings
The Empire 8 race remains competitive, with Brockport holding the top spot at 16 points. Geneseo and Utica are tied for second with 15 points, followed by Alfred with 14. Nazareth and St. John Fisher sit just behind with 13 points each.
Brockport's 5-1-1 conference record gives the Golden Eagles a narrow advantage over the chasing pack. With several teams separated by only a few points, each conference result carries significant weight as the season progresses.
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Rank
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Team
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Conference Record
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Points
|
Conference PCT
|
|
1
|
Brockport
|
5-1-1
|
16
|
.786
|
|
2
|
Geneseo
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5-2
|
15
|
.714
|
|
2
|
Utica
|
5-2
|
15
|
.714
|
|
4
|
Alfred
|
4-1-2
|
14
|
.714
|
|
5
|
Nazareth
|
4-2-1
|
13
|
.643
|
|
5
|
St. John Fisher
|
4-2-1
|
13
|
.643
|
|
7
|
Houghton
|
3-2-2
|
11
|
.571
|
|
8
|
Elmira
|
2-4-1
|
7
|
.357
|
|
9
|
Poly
|
2-5
|
6
|
.286
|
|
9
|
Hartwick
|
2-5
|
6
|
.286
|
|
11
|
Russell Sage
|
1-4-2
|
5
|
.286
|
|
12
|
Keuka
|
0-7
|
0
|
.000
|
Scouting Nazareth
Nazareth enters tonight's contest with a 6-3-1 overall record and a 4-2-1 mark in Empire 8 play. The Golden Flyers have scored 18 goals and conceded 11, giving them a plus-seven goal differential this season In conference play, Nazareth has recorded 12 goals while allowing eight. Its 13 conference points place the Golden Flyers in a tie for fifth in the Empire 8 standings alongside St. John Fisher. With both teams competing near the top half of the conference table, tonight's matchup presents an opportunity for Brockport to strengthen its position while Nazareth looks to gain ground in the standings.
Up Next: Brockport will head to Hartwick on Saturday, October 17th at 3 pm.
