ALFRED, NY -- The Alfred University men's rugby team had seven members named to the XVs All Lake Effect Teams for the Fall 2025 season.

Four players made it onto the first team led by seniors Nathan Towne (Ellenville, NY/Ellenville Jr/Sr) and Eddie Hart IV (Wilton, NY/Saratoga Springs). Junior Ayomideji Israel-Akinbo (Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa/St. Andrews College) and sophomore Phillip Peterson III (Auburn, NY/Auburn) wrapped up the first team honors.

In addition, three more men's rugby players were named to the second team. Junior Joseph Bodley (Le Roy, NY/Caledonia-Mumford) made the team with sophomore Chevon Adriaans (Paramaribo, Suriname/SGS). The lone first-year for the Saxons was Zachary Cuddy (Whitman, MA/South Shore Vocational) being honored.

"The seven athletes that made the Lake Effect All Conference teams worked hard this fall," Head Coach Dale Russell said. "They worked hard this fall to be named a top two player in their position."

To be named as an All-Conference player, nominations are from coaching staffs for their performances on the field. They make up the top 30 players in the Lake Effect Rugby Conference.