The Alfred University men's lacrosse team secured a commanding 21-4 win against Russell Sage College in their Empire 8 opener. The Saxons improved to a 5-3 overall record and 1-0 in the conference, while the Gators dropped to 1-2 and 0-1. Alfred opened the game with an impressive 18 consecutive goals, not allowing Russell Sage to score until the fourth quarter. The offense was led by Cole Loewke, who tallied five goals and four assists, with strong contributions from Brendan Riley and others.

By the Numbers
  • Alfred scored 18 unanswered goals before Russell Sage's first point.
  • 11 different scorers contributed to the Saxons' tally, with Loewke leading at 5 goals.
State of Play
  • The Saxons currently hold a 5-3 overall record and lead the Empire 8 with a 1-0 conference record.
  • Max Sigmund achieved a shutout in goal, allowing no goals in the first half and recording 2 saves.
What's Next

Alfred University's men's lacrosse team will face Keuka College at home on April 1, aiming to continue their winning momentum in Empire 8 play.

Bottom Line

The Saxons' overwhelming victory underscores their offensive strength and sets a promising tone as they move deeper into conference competition.