ALFRED, NY – The Alfred University men's basketball team hosted Elmira College on Friday in an Empire 8 matchup at Terry S. Galanis Family Arena.
 
The Saxons (10-13, 4-8 Empire 8) controlled this one from the tip and picked up the 72-55 victory over the Soaring Eagles.
 
After a close opening few minutes, AU worked out to a 26-14 lead with just under eight minutes to play in the first half.
 
A fast break layup by Mason Goodridge (Springville, NY / Springville-Griffith) and a made free throw at the end of the half made it 34-21 in favor of Alfred at the break.
 
An early three from Sam Dagon (Hornell, NY / Hornell) bumped the lead up to 20 points to begin the second half.
 
The Saxons maintained a healthy lead for the rest of the second half and cruised to the win over Elmira.
 
Dagon led the scoring charge for Alfred with 24 points in just 25 minutes of play. He also grabbed a season high 10 rebounds.
 
Cole Eells (Ithaca, NY / Ithaca) added 20 points and forced four steals on the defensive end.
 
The Saxons will be back at home on Saturday to host Hartwick College at 2PM.