Sophomore Andrew Schwert (Buffalo/West Seneca East) recorded a goal and an assist to lead the Cortland men's soccer team to a 2-0 win versus Brockport in the SUNYAC Tournament final at the Hall of Fame Fields. The Red Dragons improved to 10-6-3 with the win and earned an automatic NCAA berth, their first since winning the third of three consecutive conference titles in 2003. The Golden Eagles fell to 10-6-2 with the loss.
The Golden Eagles outshot Cortland, 20-11, in the game but could not beat Cortland senior goalie Jack Carillo (Cornwall/Ramapo), who finished with seven saves. Sauln stopped three shots for Brockport.
Carillo, George and senior Adam Jurcic (Guelph, ON/Our Lady of Lourdes) were named to the All-Tournament Team, and senior Peter Degere (West Islip) was selected as the Tournament MVP.
The NCAA Division III tournament bracket will be announced Monday at 9 a.m.
Cortland 2, Brockport 0
Scoring Summary (Goals-Assists)
Cortland: Andrew Schwert 1-1, Ayinde George 1-0, Jimmy Eichas 0-1
Brockport: no scoring
Halftime: Cortland 2, Brockport 0
Shots: Brockport 20, Cortland 11
Corner Kicks: Brockport 8, Cortland 3
Fouls: Cortland 11, Brockport 4
Saves: Jack Carillo (Cortland) 7 saves (0 GA in 90:00); Kyle Sauln (Brockport) 3 saves (2 GA in 90:00)
Record after game: Cortland (Red Dragons) 10-6-3; Brockport (Golden Eagles) 10-6-2