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ALFRED, NY – The Alfred University men's basketball team lost to visiting Utica College 66-62 in the home season finale at the Terry S. Galanis Family Arena Saturday afternoon.
 
The Saxons (9-14, 6-8 Empire 8) were led by senior Tyler Seelman (Lorton, VA/Hayfield Secondary) who finished with 17 points and added two assists. Sophomore guard Dom LeMorta (Scotia, NY/Scotia-Glenville) chipped in 11 points including two three-pointers. LeMorta grabbed three rebounds and had two dimes. Sophomore forward Sage Brown (Cortland, NY/Cortland) set a new career best in rebounds as he finished with 12. Alfred once against capitalized on transition scoring, outscoring Utica, 13-8.
 
The Pioneers were led by Bennito Ayarza who had a game-high 24 points (five rebounds, 4 assists) and Ivan Iton who finished with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Ayarza hit his three-point shot with 1:55 remaining in regulation to put Utica out front for good. Utica took advantage in the paint, outscoring Alfred, 34-26.
 
The Saxons are in action next Tuesday, February 14^th, as they travel to Houghton College with tip-off scheduled for 8 p.m.