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Brockport blanks Buffalo State 30-0

by Mike Andriatch, Director of Sports Information, Marketing & Promotions, Brockport State

BROCKPORT, N.Y.: Senior Courtlan Green (Brooklyn/Salmon River and Beach Channel) rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns and the Brockport defense posted its second shutout of the season, both against Upstate New York opponents, as the 18th-ranked Golden Eagles posted a dominating 30-0 win over 17th-ranked Buffalo State. The victory stretched Brockport¡¯s school-record winning streak to eight games over two seasons. Brockport had not beaten Buffalo State since a 15-14 decision in 1994. The Bengals had not been shutout since 1993. The Golden Eagles have allowed just 10 points in four games this year, an average of 2.5 points per game. Buffalo State entered the game averaging 31.5 points and 409.0 yards per game. In addition to being shutout, the Bengals were held to just 265 total yards. The Golden Eagles scored on a 42-yard field goal by junior Todd Freelove (Phelps/Midlakes) on their opening possession and never looked back. Green¡¯s two short rushing scores in the second quarter, from seven and eight yards out, gave the Golden Eagles a 17-0 halftime lead. Green, who now has rushed for 100 or more yards in five straight games dating back to last year, has 624 yards in just four games this year. He already stands fifth all-time in rushing at the College with 1,446 in less than a season-and-a-half. Brockport hasn¡¯t posted two shutouts in a season since the 1996 season. The Golden Eagles have not allowed a point to either of its Upstate New York rivals this year. Brockport shutout Cortland in the opener, 14-0. The Golden Eagle defense has not allowed a point since the 2:16 mark of the first quarter against Plymouth State, a span of 107:16. Defensively, senior linebacker John Humann (Massapequa Park/Massaprqua) had 10 tackles. Junior linebacker Jay Johnson (Niagara Falls/Lew-Port) had eight stops and two sacks. The defense had four sacks of Buffalo State senior quarterback Chris Henry (Niagara falls/Niagara-Wheatfield), increasing Brockport¡¯s season total to 19. Offensively, Brockport has allowed just two sacks. Henry was 16-of-31 for 176 yards for the Bengals. Brockport senior quarterback Mike Haas (Lackawanna), who improved to 8-0 as a starter, was 14-of-26 for 122 yards. The Golden Eagles got strong play from their kicking game. In addition to Freelove¡¯s 42-yard field goal--he also averaged 43.5 yards on four punts--senior Chris Rudderow (Sandy Creek) kicked 34- and 35-yard field goals and nailed three extra points. Brockport has allowed just 59 points and posted three shutouts during its eight-game winning streak. The game was the 2000 home opener for Brockport and was played before a crowd of 2,830. Brockport returns to action next Saturday, October 7, with Ithaca visiting for Homecoming & Family Weekend. Brockport has not beaten the Bombers since 1981. The Golden Eagles have not beaten Ithaca at home since 1957. The Bombers hold a 16-4-2 edge in the all-time series.

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