SUNY Geneseo

GENESEO, NY: The SUNY Geneseo women's soccer team advanced to the Empire 8 semifinals with a 3-1 victory over Brockport in the conference quarterfinals this afternoon. After falling behind early, the Knights rallied with three unanswered goals to secure the win and advance to the next round of postseason play. Geneseo improves to 7-2-2 in conference play and 10-4-3 overall.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Brockport struck first in the 19th minute, taking a 1-0 lead against the Knights. Geneseo responded late in the first half as Ella Yartym found the back of the net in the 39th minute, finishing a pass from Ashley Pawelczyk to even the score at 1-1 heading into halftime.

• Geneseo carried the momentum into the second half, taking its first lead of the afternoon in the 57th minute. Kate Pinto connected with a pass from Carly Chupick and buried the opportunity to put the Knights ahead, 2-1.

• The Knights continued to apply pressure, adding an insurance goal in the 66th minute. Aicha Cisse finished off another assist from Chupick to extend the Geneseo advantage to 3-1.

• Brockport added a late goal in the 85th minute, but the Knights held strong defensively down the stretch to secure the 3-1 quarterfinal victory.

QUICK FACTS:

• Carly Chupick recorded two assists on the afternoon.

• Ella Yartym, Kate Pinto and Aicha Cisse each found the back of the net.

• Natalie Budgar recorded three saves in goal.

WHAT'S NEXT: 
The Knights will Play int he Empire 8 semifinals on Wednesday, Nov. 4th. More details to come.