WOMEN'S SOCCER
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Women's Soccer Wins ECAC Title
Jessica VanAllen named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player
November 16, 2008
 Brockport celebrates an ECAC Tournament Championship at RIT(credit: Kelly Vergin)
Brockport (12-5-3) played an even first half with the Tigers (9-8-3) as each team managed six shots and most of the action took place in the middle of the field.
After the halftime intermission, Brockport took control of the game by dominating the midfield and creating scoring chances from the start of the half. VanAllen had three shots in the first 10 minutes of the half and junior Rachel Murphy (Pittsford, NY/Pittsford Sutherland) added two quality scoring chances, including one shot from 25 yards out that slipped just wide of the RIT net.
With 18 minutes elapsed in the second half, VanAllen drew a foul along the end line and Brockport was awarded a direct kick from 10 yards off the corner flag. Murphy sent a solid ball into the box and VanAllen was able to redirect the ball with her torso into the back of the net to give the Golden Eagles a 1-0 lead.
Eight minutes later, the weather worsened and snow began to fall but Brockport was able to keep RIT out of the offensive zone for a majority of the remainder of the game and claimed the ECAC title, avenging a loss in last year's championship game played at Brockport.
After the shots were even at 6-6 in the first half, Brockport dominated with a 12-2 advantage in the second 45 minutes. Liz Durfee (Williamson, NY/Williamson) made two saves for the shutout victory – the 20th of her career.
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