PLATTSBURGH, NY -  Two second-half goals from the Brockport Golden Eagles allowed them to push past the Plattsburgh State men's soccer team, as Brockport continued their undefeated start to conference play. Brian Coughlan (Pearl River, NY/Pearl River) scored Plattsburgh's lone goal with his fourth score of the season in the 26th minute.

The Cardinals fall to 5-3-2 and 1-2-2 in SUNYAC play, still holding at five points in the conference standings. The Golden Eagles now have 12 points to their name in conference play, at 6-1-4 overall and 4-0 in league play, where they sit atop the standings. 

Throughout the game, Plattsburgh controlled possession, moving the ball with precision and purpose as they usually do on offense. In the first half, this allowed them to outshoot Brockport 6-3 and helped set up the free kick for the Coughlan score. The sophomore midfielder was able to get his fourth goal of the season with a brilliant strike into the upper left corner of the net off a free kick, about 25 yards away from the goal. Coughlan now has a team-high 13 points on the season, more than doubling the next closest player on the team, as he has four scores and five assists in 2022. His eight points in conference play are also the top mark on the Cardinal roster. 

The second half saw the Golden Eagles more than double their shot total, as they ended up putting seven shots up in the second period. They received goals from Matthew Stefaniw in the 56th minute to tie the game and saw Russ Domm give his team the lead with a transition goal in the 64th minute. Both goals came in transition play for the Golden Eagles, as they were able to get out quickly after a change of possession in both goals. 

The Cardinals were able to generate some opportunities even after falling behind, still producing some long possessions. The team was able to get two shots and four corner kicks in under a two-minute span around the 80th minute, but could not produce a game-tying goal. They had their last opportunity in the 88th minute, earning their 10th corner of the game, but were unable to produce a shot on goal.

Teddy Healy (Amityville, NY/Kellenberg Memorial) was charged with the loss in goal as he allowed two goals while making two saves. His record moves to 4-3-1 on the year with the loss. 

The Cards will head to Union on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m., before a trip to Oswego on Saturday, Oct, 8 caps their week of play.