PITTSFORD, NY – The Alfred University women's soccer team was on the road on Saturday evening for an Empire 8 matchup with St. John Fisher College. The Saxons (4-3-2, 0-1-1 Empire 8) fell by a score of 2-1 to the Cardinals.
It looked to be smooth sailing for AU at first as
Natalie O'Brien (Syracuse, NY / East Syracuse-Minoa) scored off of a free kick from 30 yards out to put the Saxons up 1-0.
Opportunities were tough to come by for Alfred from that point on. The Cardinals put multiple shots on goal and eventually broke through in the 37
th minute to tie the game at one all.
The score stayed at 1-1 at the halftime break.
The Second half began with a breakaway goal from Fisher's Carli Kovarik to put the Cardinals ahead 2-1.
The Saxons had a great scoring chance in the 68
th minute with a penalty kick opportunity but were unable to convert.
Some great saves from the Fisher goalkeeper kept AU off of the board in the second half and lifted the Cardinals to victory.
Makenzie Cashmer (Weedville, PA / Elk County Catholic) started in goal for the Saxons and finished with 7 saves.
Alfred will look to turn things around as they host Westminster College this upcoming Wednesday at 8 PM.