Alfred University Athletics

Nyquist led the Alfred University backfield as part of a 27-7 win against Hartwick College on Saturday. Nyquist registered 138 rushing yards across 25 attempts for the Saxons, including three touchdowns. Nyquist scored his first touchdown early in the second quarter as part of a 16-play drive for Alfred University. Later in the quarter, Nyquist broke away for a 25-yard touchdown to extend the advantage for the Saxons. The junior rounded out his afternoon with his third touchdown from the goal line in the third quarter. Overall, Nyquist averaged 5.5 yards per carry and touched the ball in 43.7 percent of AU’s offensive plays.