Albany, NY - The SUNY Brockport women's soccer team stayed unbeaten in Empire 8 play Friday, earning a 2-0 road shutout over Russell Sage College at the ACPHS Athletic Complex in Albany.
Brockport improves to 8-1-2 overall and 4-0-1 in the Empire 8. Russell Sage falls to 5-4-2, 1-4-0 in conference.
The Golden Eagles controlled the match from the start, outshooting the Gators 24-9 with an 11-2 advantage in shots on goal, and held a 6-3 edge in corner kicks.
Amelia Breton broke through in the 37th minute for what would stand as the game-winner. Breton finished with a team-high 6 shots, 4 on goal, for her 13th goal of the season to make it 1-0 Brockport heading into halftime.
Brockport carried a 14-5 shot advantage into the break and continued to press in the second half. The defense, anchored by Brianna Marino, Ella Camalleri and Lena Turaj who all went the full 90 minutes, limited Russell Sage to just four shots in the second half.
In the 90th minute, Jordan Chizuk provided the insurance goal, her second of the season, to seal the 2-0 victory.
In goal, Emily McCane recorded her third shutout of the season, making 2 saves in 90 minutes.
Brockport will be back on the field Wednesday, October 7th for a 4pm matchup against Elmira on the road.Â
