A Quick Look
The SUNY Oneonta men's lacrosse team was defeated at home today by Brockport 9-3 in SUNYAC action.  The loss for the Red Dragons drops them to 1-8 overall and 0-2 in the conference while the Golden Eagles left town 7-2 overall and 2-0 in conference play.
 
The Inside Story
Oneonta scored the game's first goal less than five minutes into the opening quarter.  Freshman Vincent Herbstman (Port Jefferson Station/Comsewogue) notched his first collegiate goal off an assist from junior David Guest (Niskayuna/Niskayuna).  Brockport would score a pair of goals just over one minute apart to grab a 2-1 lead that they would carry into the second quarter.
 
Over the next two-plus quarters, the Golden Eagles tacked on seven unanswered goals to take a commanding 9-1 lead with under five minutes left in the game.  Senior Dean Cannon (Clifton Park/Shenendehowa) and freshman Vincent Tirino (Port Jefferson Station/Comsewogue) tallied a pair of man-up goals for Oneonta late for the final.
 
Just the Stats
The statistics were relatively even despite the margin of victory for Brockport.  Shots went to the visitors 36-33, but had a decided advantage in faceoffs, 14-2, and ground balls, 25-12.
 
What's Next
Oneonta will have the week to prepare for its next opponent Plattsburgh next Saturday on the road beginning at 1pm.
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