BROCKPORT, NY - The Brockport men's soccer team will head to St. John Fisher on Wednesday, October 21st, at 7 pm ahead of the Golden Eagles' regular-season finale against Houghton for Pink Out the Pitch on Saturday, October 24th at 1 pm.
Postseason CLINCHED
The Golden Eagles punched their ticket to the Empire 8 Postseason Tournament, currently holding the sixth seed in the conference standings. Fueled by a dominant 3-0 start to Empire 8 competition, the Golden Eagles went unbeaten through their first six conference matchups, posting a 5-0-1 record. Brockport will join Geneseo, Utica, St. John Fisher, Alfred, and Nazareth in the tournament field, with two postseason spots still up for grabs.
Despite a recent three-match skid, the Golden Eagles remain in contention for the No. 1 seed with two conference games left on the schedule. Brockport holds a head-to-head tiebreaker over current top-seed SUNY Geneseo after earning a victory over the Knights at home on September 23. The postseason berth also extends an impressive streak for the Golden Eagles, who have qualified for the Empire 8 Tournament in each of their three seasons in the conference since joining in 2024
Steady Shooter
Leading Brockport with seven goals,
Ryan Mathis has proved to be one of the top shooters in the country. His 4.36 shots per game (9th in D3) and 2.21 shots on goal per game (13th in D3) each lead the Empire 8, ranking within the top 15 nationally. Leading the conference in game-winning goals (3), the sophomore's seven goals serve as the second most among Empire 8 players, with his 17 points also ranking as the second most.
Pink Out the Pitch!
On Saturday, men's soccer will Pink Out the Pitch in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! The squad will wear pink shirts during pregame in support of the cause, and all fans planning to attend are encouraged to wear pink to support this special match.
Scouting St. John Fisher
The Cardinals hold a 7-4-2 overall record and a 6-2-1 mark in conference contests, coming off a 3-0 home win over Russell Sage. Currently holding third place, the Golden Eagles can jump the Cardinals with a win on Wednesday. Brockport has held a 14-7-3 record in the head-to-head series dating back to 2002, with the Golden Eagles earning a 1-0 win in last season's matchup. In last year's 1-0 win over St. John Fisher,
Jadin Lyle netted the game-winner to kickstart the offense.
Scouting Houghton
The Highlanders have played to a 7-4-4 record with a 4-3-2 mark in E8 play and will head to Geneseo ahead of Saturday's match. Brockport has dominated the head-to-head series, winning the last five matchups and going 9-2 since 2014. In Brockport's 2-0 win last season,
Trevor Lagarde netted the opening goal, and
AJ Nelson earned a shutout between the pipes.
Up Next: The Golden Eagles will prepare for the Empire 8 Tournament, beginning on Saturday, October 31st at 1 pm.
