Brockport Defeats Morrisville 49-7 to Cap Off Perfect Regular Season, Golden Eagles Earn Second-Straight E8 Championship
Golden Eagles Repeat as Empire 8 Champions
MORRISVILLE, N.Y. – In the regular season finale, No. 3 Brockport put on a show against Morrisville State, racing past the Mustangs by a final score of 49-7. The Golden Eagles finish their second straight regular season undefeated, with a 10-0 mark on the year and a 7-0 record in the Empire 8 Conference. It's the second-straight E8 title for the Golden Eagles.
The Golden Eagles will await their fate in the 2018 NCAA Football Playoffs. The selection show airs on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. where the official Tournament bracket will be released.
Led by quarterback
Joe Germinerio, the Golden Eagles made quick work of their opponents, with a very productive day offensively. Brockport broke onto the board in their opening drive, when Germinerio found
Joe Benedict on an 11-yard pick up, capping an 80-yard drive to post the 7-0 lead.
The Green and Gold scoring exploded in the second quarter, posting points on every drive in the frame. The first score came after a 98-yard drive with the Brockport offense operating like a well-oiled machine, thriving both on the ground and through the air to set up the score. Germinerio put the finishing touches on the charge, using a six-yard rush to punch in the endzone, and post his second score of the day.
On the ensuing drive, it only took two-plays to add the Golden Eagles third touchdown, with two pass plays getting the job done. Germinerio connected with
Alex Benson for a 10-yard gain to open the drive. A 42-yard bomb from Germinerio to
DaQuan Hubbard was all it took to get into the endzone, as the Green and Gold extended their lead to 21-0. Germinerio shined on the fourth Green and Gold scoring drive, going 6-for-7 through the air, and rushing in the six-yard score to post the 28-0 lead heading into the halftime break.
The Green and Gold added a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter to put the finishing touches on the win. Germinerio again flexed his strength, capping off a 74-yard drive with a 23-yard hook up to
Eamon Gillespie for his final score of the contest.
Christopher Clarke needed only two plays to post a score in the waning minutes of the contest, with two rushes, including a 31-yard pick up, enough for the score.
Germinerio shined on offense for the Green and Gold, going 32-of-41 passing for 341-yards through the air, and four TDs. He also added 65-yards on the ground and two scores.
Joseph Ortiz was a favorite target, with nine catches for 86-yards, while Hubbard picked up 70-yards and two scores. Benedict led the ground game, picking up 78-yards on 14-carries.
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About the Empire 8 Conference
The members of the Empire 8 are committed first and foremost to the pursuit of academic excellence and aspire to be regarded as an outstanding NCAA Division III conference. The membership seeks to distinguish itself among its peer group for its quality institutions, spirited and sportsmanlike competition, outstanding services and highly ethical policies and practices. Its commitment to serve the educational needs of its student-athletes is the hallmark of the Empire 8.