The Alfred University softball team faced adversity on the road, losing two non-conference games to the University of Rochester. The Saxons fell 10-2 in game one and 11-3 in game two, bringing their overall record to 12-12. A strong performance from Kendall Steward, who contributed an RBI in each game, was not enough to secure a win against the Yellowjackets, who improved to 19-5. The Saxons are looking to bounce back in their upcoming Empire 8 match against Utica University.

By the Numbers
  • Alfred's record drops to 12-12, with a conference record of 6-4 in Empire 8.
  • Rochester leads with a record of 19-5 and 6-0 in Liberty League play.
State of Play
  • Alfred scored only 5 runs over two games against Rochester.
  • Both losses saw Alfred unable to hold back Rochester鈥檚 powerful offense.
What's Next

The Saxons will host Utica University on April 17, seeking to reclaim momentum in Empire 8 competition following their tough road trip.

Bottom Line

Alfred must sharpen its offensive and defensive strategies to improve performance and aim for victory against Utica in their upcoming games.