Box Score HAMBURG,NY-  The Alfred University men's basketball team squared off against Hilbert College Saturday afternoon. AU dropped a 96-87 decision on the road in a non-conference matchup to Hilbert.
           
Alfred held a 44-43 lead at halftime, but Hilbert outscored the Saxons 53-43 in the second half, giving them the edge. For the game, Alfred capitalized from Hilbert's turnovers, scoring 30 points. AU was also cold behind the arc, only shooting five-for-30 (17 percent), compared to Hilbert's 37 percent.
           
Senior center Steve Lothridge (East Syracuse, NY/East Syracuse-Minoa (OCC)) paced the Saxons with a double-double, scoring a team-best 18 points and pulling down a team-high 18 rebounds. Junior guard Thomas Tsatsis (Neponsit, NY/Townsend Harris) scored 11 points, grabbed three rebounds, had two assists, and stole the ball twice.
           
AU (3-1, 0-0 Empire 8) returns to action on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. against Fredonia State.