BROCKPORT, NY — The Brockport field hockey team put up a valiant effort against top-seeded SUNY Geneseo on Wednesday evening, falling 2-1 in a tight Empire 8 battle at Dr. Linda Arena Field. With the setback, the Golden Eagles move to 10-4 overall on the season and 4-3 in conference play.
Brockport grabbed early momentum late in the opening quarter, breaking through at the 13:48 mark.
Elise Brady struck first for the Green and Gold, burying an unassisted goal to give Brockport a 1-0 advantage heading into the second period.
Geneseo responded late in the second quarter to level the score. Ava Harman found the back of the cage at 28:03 to send the match into halftime locked at 1-1.
After a scoreless third period where Brockport pressed with three penalty corners and five shots, the Knights reasserted pressure in the final frame. Geneseo generated 12 shots and seven corners in the fourth quarter, eventually breaking through at 56:40 as Harman recorded her second goal of the night to secure the 2-1 victory for the Knights.
Brady provided the offense for Brockport with her goal, while freshman goalkeeper
Julia Nieboer delivered another massive performance under heavy pressure in cage, turning away 10 saves across 60 minutes of action. Geneseo held a 27-9 advantage in total shots and a 16-6 edge in penalty corners.
Up Next: Brockport remains home as they host Houghton University for Morgan's Message Mental Health Awareness Night and their Green & Gold Rush Game on Saturday, October 24th, at 4 p.m.
