ROCHESTER, NY – The Alfred University men's soccer team opened Empire 8 play on Saturday as they traveled to Nazareth College for a match against the Golden Flyers. The Saxons dropped to 2-6 on the season and 0-1 in the conference after a 4-1 loss.
 
Nazareth was on the board early after a header goal during the 16^th minute.
 
The Golden flyers added to that lead at the 28:42 mark then scored once more just before half to take a 3-0 into the break.
 
The Saxons were first to break through in the second period when Zachary Gloskin (New City, NY / Clarkstown South) lined up for a penalty kick and landed it into the back of the net to cut the deficit to two goals.
 
Nazareth struck back later in the half and held Alfred off of the scoreboard for the remainder of the game to claim the 4-1 victory.
 
"Tough loss on the road in our first game in the Empire 8 conference," Head Coach Tracy Blake said. "We started slow but then got back into the game before giving away the first goal. Their second goal was a great strike from distance. "The second half score was 1-1 and we played really well with team passion until they scored their fourth goal. We need less unforced errors in the game to be successful."
 
The Saxons will be back on the turf at Yunevich stadium on Wednesday at 7PM as they face off with Ithaca College.