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ALFRED, NY – The Alfred University men's soccer team shutout Empire 8 foe Utica College, 2-0, Saturday afternoon at Yunevich Stadium.
 
The Saxons (1-4, 1-0 Empire 8) were evenly matched with the visiting Pioneers through the first half before senior midfielder Miguel Reyes (Valenicia, Venezuela/La Salle) was able to connect on a free kick from 20 yards out in the 51^st minute. Senior midfielder Cody Cronmiller (Livonia, NY/Livonia) then took advantage of a penalty kick in the 58^th minute to put the game out of reach.
 
"This has been a long and hard journey," head coach Tracy Blake said about entering Empire 8 play. "We've been chomping at the bit to get to conference play." When asked about the next conference game against Stevens, Coach Blake said "It's going to be a great atmosphere with it being our Saxon-for-Saxon game, bringing other athletes in Saxon Nation to the game. It's great to be a Saxon!"
 
Alfred held the slight edge in shots, 15-11, while dominating in corner kick opportunities, 8-2.
 
Senior goalie Chris Gutierrez (Holbrook, NY/Sachem East) picks up the win, making two saves on two shots faced.
 
Alfred will be in the midst of their three game home stand as they face Pitt.-Bradford Wednesday, September 20^th, at 5 p.m. Following that game, the Saxons will be home to host Stevens College on September 23^rd in the Saxon-for-Saxons game at 5 p.m.