ALFRED, NY -- The Alfred University men's soccer team had one of its players recognized by the Empire 8 Athletic Conference on Monday afternoon as senior Richard Lander (Narrowsburg, NY/Sullivan West) was selected as the Offensive Player of the Week.

Lander earned his first two game-winning goals of the season with Saxon wins over King's College and Utica College on Wednesday and Friday, respectively. Tuesday's goal in overtime against King's was a low, blast of a shot off of a chip pass from Kade McGarrity and throw in from Sam Craver for the two-assist goal with 2:15 remaining in the extra period. Lander's Empire 8 game-winner was yet another blast to a corner, but this time off of a direct kick from 20 yards out that was placed top-shelf in the back right corner of the net.

The senior midfielder and the Saxons will next host the University of Rochester on Tuesday, September 27 at 7:00 pm in non-conference action.