Cortland Claims Men's Soccer SUNYAC Title
CORTLAND, N.Y. - The Cortland Red Dragons defeated the two time defending champion Oneonta Red Dragons, with a score of 1-0, to claim their 18th State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Championship and their first under head coach Steve Axtell. With this, Cortland will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Cortland was looking to avenge a 3-0 loss to Oneonta that happened earlier in the season. The game was evenly matched with Cortland getting off 14 shots and Oneonta with 10. In the 72nd minute, Cortland's Cam LaVallee found the back of the net after a perfect pass from Tyler Kirschner.
Cortland's goalie, Connor Young did not allow a goal and was named the SUNYAC Tournament Most Valuable Player.
2016 SUNYAC Men's Soccer All-Tournament Team
MVP - Connor Young (Cortland)
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Oneonta | Cortland |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 10 (2) | 14 (7) |
| Saves | 6 | 2 |
| Fouls | 22 | 10 |
| Corner Kicks | 1 | 5 |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
