Undefeated Cards pick up two SUNYAC ties

BY MICHAEL PURTELL Staff Writer

The Plattsburgh State Cardinals remain undefeated after earning two ties on the road against fierce SUNYAC competitors, the Brockport Golden Eagles (4-2-3, SUNYAC 2-0-1) and New Paltz Hawks (6-1-2 SUNYAC 1-1-1). The Cardinals now sit on a 5-0-3 record with a 1-0-2 record in SUNYAC games.

The Cardinals battled with the Hawks in a 1-1 tie Wednesday, Sept. 27. The scoreboard was put to work early with a New Paltz goal just five minutes in. Plattsburgh was quick to respond as senior Jack Healy put the ball in the net at the 16-minute mark, assisted by junior John Hayes.

Jack Healy’s goal against New Paltz marks his third in just four games. That’s more goals in his last four appearances than in his first two seasons. This uptick in scoring has been crucial to the Cardinals record so far.

Plattsburgh State traveled to Brockport Saturday, Sept. 23 for a match that would ultimately end scoreless, 0-0. Headlining the action was junior Teddy Healy, who had four saves — he stopped every shot on goal from Brockport.

This marks his fourth shutout this season, and his second in a SUNYAC match.

This would mark the last conference match against Brockport, as it announced it was leaving the SUNYAC and joining the Empire 8 for the 2024 season.

These games saw Plattsburgh facing off against rivals from last season’s SUNYAC tournament. New Paltz finished within the top three conference teams for the past two seasons, and Brockport was right behind them last season at the fourth seed.