BROCKPORT, N.Y. - The SUNY Geneseo flag football team picked up a key Empire 8 victory at Brockport on Wednesday evening, defeating the Golden Eagles 21-13 to improve to 4-3 on the season and 2-1 in conference action.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Following a big fourth down interception on the opening drive by Malene Comeau, the Knights offense only needed one play to strike first as Ella Koopman found Kenna MacKenzie for a 66-yard touchdown on the opening play.
- Brockport was able to answer back in at the start of the second quarter, but the Geneseo defense came up with a stop on the conversion to hold the lead at 7-6. Later in the quarter, the Golden Eagles would finally jump in front, and earn a 13-7 advantage.
- The Knights were able to gain the momentum back before halftime, scoring the go-ahead touchdown with a minute left in the half. Koopman once again found MacKenzie, this time for a three-yard touchdown to make it a 14-13 lead going into the locker rooms.
- The highlight of the game came early in the third quarter, as the Knights defense forced a punt, where Natalia DiPalma received it and returned it 57 yards for a touchdown.
- Geneseo's defense continued to put the pressure on Brockport, as they shut out the home team for the entire second half to secure the 21-13 win.
QUICK FACTS:
- Koopman led the offense by throwing for 186 yards and two touchdowns, while MacKenzie was the leading receiver with 93 yards and two touchdowns.
- Jessica Chase led the defensive effort with 13 tackles, including two sacks. Caitlyn Schutte tacked on nine tackles as well.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Knights will travel to Sage on Friday, April 3 for a 4 p.m. game.
