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The Oswego State women's soccer team exploded for four goals in a 4-0 shutout Friday afternoon against visiting Brockport, picking up its first conference win despite miserable playing conditions. The win moved the Lakers to 1-5 in the SUNYAC and 6-8 overall, while the loss dropped the Golden Eagles to 2-4 in conference play and 6-6 overall.

The Lakers pulled ahead in the 17th minute when Golden Eagle goalkeeper Erin Asquith came charging toward Alexa Krebs, who played a soft touch pass to Liz Miller, who finished into an open net. Oswego State held a 7-3 shots on goal margin in the first half, but converted just one marker for the 1-0 halftime lead.

In the second half, the tides turned as the Lakers had three shots on net, all of which resulted in goals. Meanwhile, they held the Golden Eagle offense without a shot on Laker goalkeeper Toby Klein. In the 52nd minute, Nikki Liadka played a perfect through ball up the right sideline to Shelly Bateman who lasered a cross to the feet of Laura Ambron at the left post. Ambron one-timed it past Asquith into the right side net.

As the game dwindled on, Brockport began to send extra numbers forward, resulting in opportune counterattack chances for Oswego State. In the 80th minute, Bateman intercepted a pass and dribbled by a defender resulting in a one-on-one with Asquith, who was forced to come out allowing Bateman to finish for the 3-0 lead. The Lakers added an extra insurance goal in the 87th minute when Ambron tore up the left side of the field on a breakaway for her second goal of the game.

Christina Fregosi was out due to sickness, but Klein stepped in admirably making three saves and several other key plays in her first shutout in goal since Oct. 24, 2007. Asquith finished with six saves in net for Brockport.

The Lakers continue their homestand Saturday as they host Geneseo at 1 p.m.