ALFRED, NY – The Alfred University men's tennis team played the first of its fall matches Monday afternoon, falling 8-1 to visiting Daemen College.

Junior Connor Doud (Ballston Spa, NY/Ballston Spa) earned the lone point for the Saxons (0-1), taking first singles, 6-4, 6-3.

AU wraps up its fall slate on Oct. 5 at Oswego State, at a time to be announced.