A Quick Look
The SUNY Oneonta men's soccer team extended its season-opening unbeaten streak to seven games today with a 2-1 victory over Brockport at home.  The win raises the Red Dragons record to 6-0-1 overall and 2-0 in the SUNYAC while the Golden Eagles leave town 4-3-1 overall and 0-2 in conference play.

"That was another tough conference game," said Head Coach Iain Byrne.  "We played well and it looks like Fecci is the new Whitman!"
 
The Inside Story
Senior Matt Howe (Hopewell Junction/John Jay) and juniors Lucas Fecci (Somers/Somers) and Ethan Brunell (Clifton Park/Shenendehowa) led the offense in today's win.  Fecci, who scored twice yesterday including the game-winner, added another game-winner in the 66^th minute that put the Red Dragons ahead 2-0.  Today's goal came off a rebound of a shot by Howe that was blocked in front.
 
After a scoreless first half of play, Howe got the Red Dragons on the scoreboard just over three minutes into half two.  Howe was able to settle a ball that came into the box from Brunell before getting off a shot that found the back of the net.  Howe's goal was his third of the season while Brunell collected his third assist of the weekend.
 
Brockport scored its lone goal in the final minute of the match when Hunter Kassel volleyed a ball that came from the keeper.  With his back to the goal, he popped a ball up over his head that bounced once and continued over the line for the score.
 
Just the Stats
Oneonta outshot Brockport 18-6 including 10-2 in the opening half.  The Red Dragons earned eight corner kicks while only surrendering three.
 
Oneonta keeper Nate Hanna (Baldwinsville/C.W. Baker) had to make only two saves today while his counterpart, and one time high school teammate Andrew Taylor, came up with eight saves.
 
What's Next
Oneonta will be home once again next weekend when they welcome Plattsburgh and Potsdam to Red Dragon Field.  Action on Friday begins at 4pm while Saturday's match is scheduled for 1pm.