GENESEO, NY: The SUNY Geneseo men's soccer team is heading back to the Empire 8 Championship for the second consecutive year after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brockport this afternoon.
Aidan Lodie netted the game-winner, extending the Knights' winning streak to nine games as they improve to 9-2 in conference play and 14-4-1 overall.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Knights and Golden Eagles traded pressure early, but Geneseo broke through in the 18th minute when Aidan Lodie connected on a scissor kick, sending the ball past the Brockport goalkeeper to give the Knights a 1-0 lead.
- Jace DiPalo looked to add to the advantage late in the first half, but his shot rolled just wide of the net as Geneseo carried its one-goal lead into halftime.
- The second half saw both teams battle for scoring opportunities, but the Knights' defense held firm. Ali Shabani and Franco Visone each put shots on target in back-to-back attempts, but Brockport's goalkeeper turned them away. Geneseo maintained its advantage through the final whistle to secure the 1-0 win and punch its ticket to the championship.
QUICK FACTS:
- Aidan Lodie recorded his eighth goal of the season and fourth game-winning goal.
- Max Crothall kept the Golden Eagles off the scoreboard with three saves, recording his seventh shutout of the season.
- The Knights are making their second consecutive appearance in the Empire 8 Championship after capturing the title last season with a 2-1 overtime win over Brockport.
WHAT'S NEXT:
The Knights will face No. 7 seed Hartwick in the Empire 8 Championship on Saturday, Nov. 7. More information to come!
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