ROCHESTER, NY - The Nazareth Men's Lacrosse team clinched a share of the regular season Empire 8 title with their 23-7 blowout win over Brockport, on Wednesday evening. With the win, Nazareth extends their winning streak to 10 games and improves their Empire 8 record to 8-0. 
 
How It Happened:

• The Golden Flyers got on the board early as Kyle Rosenberger set up Matthew Farrington in front to give Nazareth the lead 55 seconds in. 
• Nazareth immediately dictated the pace with a smothering defensive effort, forcing 10 turnovers in the first 10 minutes of the opening quarter. In transition, Nazareth capitalized by adding two more goals to extend the lead to 3-0. Kyle Rosenberger struck first, followed by George Monahan.
• In the final four and a half minutes of the first quarter, Nazareth opened the floodgates with goals from William O'Neill, Kyle Rosenberger, and George Monahan to lead 6-0 after one. 
• A man up opportunity three minutes into the second quarter got Brockport on the board. Nazareth then responded just after as Kyle Rosenberger completed his hat-trick. 
• Brockport fought back late in the second quarter, outscoring Nazareth 3-2 to make it a four goal game to start the third quarter.
• Nazareth then came out to start the second half by scoring three goals in under a three minute span to ignite a 10-0 run that lasted 14 minutes. During the Golden Flyer run, George Monahan and Matthew Farrington buried two goals while William O'Neill potted three. 
• The Golden Flyers closed out the game by scoring four goals in the fourth quarter, helping them cruise to a 23-7 victory. 

Game Notes:

• Matthew Farrington had 8 points (4G, 4A)
• Kyle Rosenberger tallied 7 points (3G, 4A)
• William O'Neill recorded 7 points as well (5G, 2A)
• George Monahan registered a career high in points with 6 (4G, 2A)
• Defender Brennan Murray scored his first collegiate goal

What's Next:

• The Golden Flyers will finish up the regular season on Saturday, April 25th as they will travel to SUNY Poly for a 1 p.m. game.