ALFRED, NY – The Alfred University women's lacrosse team fell to visiting Utica College Saturday afternoon, 21-3.
 
The Saxons (0-14, 0-8 Empire 8) were led by senior midfielder Miranda Gilbert (Watertown, NY/Watertown) with two goals while senior defender Emily MacWilliams (Geneva, NY/Waterloo) with one goal on a free-position attempt.
 
Senior goalkeeper Shannon Gray (Rochester, NY/Churchville-Chili), first-year LeeAnna Bianchi (Hilton, NY/Hilton) and Gilbert led the way on defense with three ground balls each. Senior defender Sarah Thomann (Saugerties, NY/Saugerties Senior) and first-year defender Sarah Turner (Bentonville, AR) added two ground balls each. Senior defender Martina Lewis (New York, NY/Fredrick Douglas), Gilbert and Thomann each had two caused turnovers.
 
Gray went the distance in net, making 16 saves.
 
The Saxons wrap up the season next Tuesday, May 1^st, as they take on Cazenovia College at 4 PM.
 
During the pregame ceremony, Alfred University recognized seniors Jacquelynn Hicks (Greenville, NY/Greenville), Lewis, MacWilliams, Gilbert, Thomann and Gray for their commitment to the Alfred University women's lacrosse program.
 
"We had a great senior day," said Head Coach Erin McGaffigan. "It was fabulous to see many faces in the stands and to have such great support. We will miss our seniors."