The College at Brockport men's lacrosse team opened the 2019 campaign on Saturday, falling to a strong Clarkson University, 16-4. The Golden Eagles start the season with a mark of 0-1 while the Golden Knights improve to 2-0 on the year. HOW IT HAPPENED – Brockport came out strong, erasing an early Clarkson lead, and posting a 2-1 edge after scores from Billy Coppola and Brendan Halleran with three minutes to play in the opening quarter. Brockport saw their lead erased as the Knights netted back-to-back scores in the final minute of the opening quarter. The Green and Gold fell behind in the second frame, as Clarkson netted five unanswered goals. Coppola halted the Knights scoring streak, bringing the Golden Eagles within five. Brockport went into the half time break trailing, 8-3. The Golden Eagles stepped up the defense in the third quarter, holding Clarkson to only a pair of goals while Patrick Sheridan worked in his first score of the day. Clarkson started the 4th quarter with a quick three goals, Sheridan was able to stop the attack with another goal of his own. The two teams traded a goal apiece to end the game. KEY STATISTICS – Billy Coppola lead the charge for the Green and Gold with three goals on the day Patrick Sheridan picked up a pair of goals Freshman net-minder John Felice saw his first collegiate minutes, making 6 saves. UP NEXT – The Golden Eagles will be back in action on Monday, March 4 when they make the short trip to Rochester to face Nazareth College, with opening faceoff set for 4 p.m.