FREDONIA, NY – The early scoring efforts of Fredonia State University led to a 16-9 victory over the Alfred University women's lacrosse team on Thursday night.

The Saxons (2-8, 0-3 Empire 8) faced 41 shots, while forcing the Blue Devils (1-10) to 16 turnovers.

Amelia Booth (Staatsburg, NY/FDR) led Alfred University with a team-high four goals across seven shots on goal. Brenna Turner (Bentonville, AR/Bentonville) finished with four points from two goals and two assists. Hailey Stroh (Houghton, NY/Homeschool) recorded two goals for AU.

"Tonight, our offense rhythm caught on late again carried by the players with Amelia being locked off," Head Coach Johanna McCormick said. "It's obvious that the team that we play for the remaining part of our schedule will also continue to shut off Amelia. We are working on bringing more balance into the offensive side of the ball."

Alfred University set the tone offensively to begin the first quarter, as an assist from Madeline Shaw (Williamsville, NY/Sacred Heart Academy) to Stroh gave the Saxons an early lead. The Blue Devils responded with four consecutive goals before Shaw dished an assist to Booth, as the Saxons trailed 5-2 entering the second quarter. Fredonia scored twice in the early moments of the second quarter, but Alfred University responded with goals from Booth and Turner. The Blue Devils found the back of the net on two more occasions in the final minutes of the first half, as they carried a 9-4 lead entering halftime.

Fredonia carried their momentum into the second half, as five straight goals in the third quarter led to Alfred University trailing 14-4 entering the fourth quarter. The Blue Devils scored once more before Booth completed her 10^th consecutive game with three or more points. The Saxons found late offensive rhythm of their own, with goals coming from Shaw, Stroh, and Turner. A late goal from Fredonia sealed the game, as Alfred University could not come away with the victory.

"Saturday gives us the chance to recognize our seniors," McCormick said. "When I look back over the last two seasons with Covid, I couldn't ask for more from our two-time captain Krystina, Karson, and Hannah. All three of them have excelled academically and on the field. They have all made a major impact on our team. Against Utica, we're looking to again acheive more offensive balance, bringing our offense earlier into the game."

Alfred University will return home to celebrate their Senior Day on Saturday against Utica University at 4:00 PM.