RPI Field Hockey Defeats Brockport 9-1
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RPI defeated the Brockport Golden Eagles 9-1 in a dominant field hockey performance on saturday, September 28th. The Engineers controlled the game from the opening whistle, holding Brockport scoreless for the frist three quarters and outshooting them significantly. https://rpiathletics.com/news/2024/9/28/field-hockey-rpi-downs-brockport-9-1.aspx
First Half Dominance for RPI
RPI established control early, recording 20 shots in the first half while preventing Brockport from registering a single shot attempt. The engineers scored three goals in the first quarter and added four more in the second, building a commanding 7-0 lead at halftime. A quick burst of three consecutive goals in just 2:12 propelled RPI to their significant advantage.
Second Half Adjustments and Late Goal for Brockport
Brockport made a goalkeeper change at the start of the second half, with lauren Mastromarco entering the game and making two saves. While RPI continued to pressure, Brockport’s defense tightened somewhat in the fourth quarter, managing a 7-4 edge in shots during that period.
RPI extended their lead to 9-0 before Cassidy Pado finally broke the shutout, scoring her team-leading third goal of the season for the Golden Eagles.Terralyn McLaughlin led Brockport with two shots on goal, and Sophia Jones added another. Katelynn banning, Brockport’s starting goalkeeper, had a strong performance with a game-high four saves.
Key Players
* RPI: While individual goal scorers weren’t specified in the source, the team’s overall offensive performance was key to their victory.
* cassidy Pado (Brockport): scored Brockport’s lone goal, her third of the season.
* Terralyn McLaughlin (Brockport): Led the Golden Eagles with two shots on goal.
* Katelynn Banning (Brockport): Made four saves as the starting goalkeeper.
* Lauren Mastromarco (Brockport): Made two saves in the second half after entering the contest.
Looking Ahead
brockport will aim to rebound from this loss when they host Alfred for the NFHCA Umpire Recognition Game on Wednesday, October 1st, at 7:00 p.m. https://rpiathletics.com/news/2024/9/28/field-hockey-rpi-downs-brockport-9-1.aspx