ELMIRA, NY – The Alfred University women's soccer team tied, 1-1 with Empire 8 foe Elmira College on Saturday afternoon on the road.
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The Saxons (2-4-2, 0-0-1 Empire 8) got on the board first in the 73
rd minute of play with a goal from junior
Emily Wright (Dallas TX/Plano West). Senior
Leigha Allen (Liverpool, NY/Liverpool) assisted on the score.
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Elmira responded with a goal in the 83
rd minute from Jordyn Rousselle with an assist from Kate DeLellis.
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Alfred outshot the Eagles, 18-15 (both had eight shots on goal). The hosts held the slight advantage in corner kicks, 6-5 but had almost double the amount of fouls on the day, 12-7.
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Sammy Jo Shanahan (Valley Stream, NY/Valley Stream South) had seven saves on the day as well as Elmira's Rachel Grampp.
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The Saxons will next travel to Houghton College for another road, Empire 8 game on Wednesday, September 27 at 5pm.
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