Box Score ALBANY, NY - A defensive battle for the Alfred University women's soccer team resulted in a 0-0 draw with Russell Sage College on Saturday from the ACP Athletic Complex. 

The Saxons (1-3-3, 0-0-2 Empire 8) defended 11 shots from the Gators (5-1-1, 2-0 Empire 8), 5 of which were on goal.

Abby Scanlan (Albion, NY/Charles D'Amico) recorded 1 shot on goal for the Saxons. Olivia Gilbert (Ontario, NY/Wayne Central) finished with a team-high 3 shots. Kiani Barnard-Pratt (Westford, MA/Westford Academy) totaled 5 saves as part of her 9th career shutout performance. 

"We are happy with the effort we put forth today," Head Coach Craig Yanni said. "This is always a tough trip for us, so we are pleased to be coming home with a point."

The Saxons faced pressure early from the Gators in the opening half, rejecting 3 shots and 2 corner kick attempts across the first 5 minutes of action. Alfred University got their first scoring opportunity in the 16th minute thanks to a shot on goal from Scanlan. The Saxons held the Gators without a shot attempt for over 30 minutes before going into halftime with a scoreless draw. 

Gilbert was the first to put a shot across for AU early in the second half. The defense continued to play well for the Saxons throughout the afternoon, holding Russell Sage without a shot on goal until the 84th minute. Both sides traded late shots before the final horn sent both teams home with a draw. 

Alfred University will remain on the road to face SUNY Brockport in a non-conference matchup on Wednesday at 4:00 PM.