HAMBURG, NY – The Alfred University women's soccer team defeated host Hilbert College, 2-0 Wednesday evening for their first win of the 2017 season.
 
After a scoreless first half, the Saxons (1-2, 0-0 Empire 8) came out determined as junior captain Emily Wright (Dallas, TX/Plano West) got in the scoring column in the 53^rd minute off the restart of play. Alfred continued to add on to the lead as senior Sara Nostrant (Buffalo, NY/Mount Mercy) found the upper left corner, just out of reach from the goalie's glove, in the 63^rd minute of action.
 
"The team came out and put a solid 90 minutes together for the first time this year," head coach Craig Yanni said. "They kept their work-rate at a high level from start to finish. This was a great team-showing considering the recent injuries we have suffered. Emily Wright proved to be a threat consistently throughout the game."
 
The Saxons dominated in shots taken, 32-7, while having the slight edge in corner kicks, 4-3.
 
Senior goalie Sammy Jo Shanahan (Valley Stream, NY/Valley Stream) picked up the win in net, making three saves in the contest.
 
The Saxons are home this Saturday, September 9^th, as they take on the Pitt.-Bradford Panthers at 1 p.m.