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Men’s Lacrosse: Blue and Gold end losing streak with win over Alfred University

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • April 5, 2012

The men's lacrosse team ended its three-game losing streak and their scoring woes with an easy 11-2 win against hosts Alfred University earlier today.

Men’s Tennis: Bombers shut out Alfred University in E-8 opener

By Rebecca Alpert, Staff Writer • March 28, 2012

The men’s tennis team began Empire 8 Conference competition with a dominating 9-0 victory over Alfred University this afternoon at Glazer Arena. Five Bombers won both singles and doubles play. Senior captain Jimmy Newton defeated Alfred senior Nick Schneider 6-4 6-2, while junior Kyle Riether beat Alfred sophomore Peter Benoit of Alfred 6-0 6-1. In…

Women’s Basketball: Blue and Gold roll through weekend road slate

By Matt Kelly, Assistant Sports Editor • February 13, 2012

The women’s basketball team (20–4 overall, 12–1 Empire 8) continued its roll through the Empire 8 Conference with a pair of road victories against Elmira College and Alfred University this weekend to put itself in position for a number one seed in the conference tournament.

Men’s Basketball: Blue and Gold qualify for postseason with weekend win

By Andrew Kristy, Staff Writer • February 13, 2012

The men’s basketball team had an up and down weekend, falling to a previously winless team Friday, then qualifying for the Empire 8 Conference Tournament on Saturday. The Elmira College Soaring Eagles (1—23, 1—12 Empire 8) hosted the Bombers on Friday and upset them 70-62. Sophomore forward Dan O’Brien led the way for the Soaring…

Men’s Basketball: Squad splits pair of weekend games

By Andrew Kristy, Staff Writer • January 23, 2012

The men's basketball team split a pair of Empire 8 Conference contests this weekend in Ben Light Gymnasium. The Bombers narrowly escaped an upset against winless Elmira College (0–15, 0–5 Empire 8) on Friday, winning 75-70. They then fell to Alfred University (10–5, 3–3 Empire 8) yesterday by a score of 84-80.

Women’s Basketball: Squad cashes in on turnovers in defeat of Alfred University

By Matt Kelly, Assistant Sports Editor • January 21, 2012

The women’s basketball team (14–3 overall, 6–0 Empire 8) used its active hands to make today's game miserable for Alfred University (7–9 overall, 0–6 Empire 8) and defeat the visiting Saxons by a score of 68-38.

Football: Blue and Gold’s comeback falls short

By Harlan Green, Taub • November 7, 2011

Alfred University senior quarterback T.J Kilcarr passed for 211 yards and two touchdowns as the Saxons beat the Bombers 21–19 Saturday at Butterfield Stadium. It was Alfred’s first win at Butterfield Stadium since 1982.

Women’s Soccer: Bombers bury Alfred

By George Sitaras, Staff Writer • October 9, 2011

The Bombers looked rebounded from their first loss of the season, shutting out Alfred University 7-0 yesterday on Carp Wood Field. The Blue and Gold completely blitzed the Saxons in the first half, scoring seven goals in the first 45 minutes of play and outshooting the Saxons 16-1 over that duration. Junior forward Rachael Palladino…

Men’s Soccer: Team’s offense explodes for six goals at Alfred

By Nate King, Contributing Writer • October 2, 2011

The men’s soccer team scored six goals on its way to a 6-1 victory over Empire 8 Conference opponent Alfred University yesterday in Alfred, N.Y. The Bombers are now 2–4–1 on the season and 2–0 in conference play. Sophomore midfielder Nick Murad opened the scoring in the 11th minute. Freshman forward Tim Goldman followed just…

Women’s Tennis: Bombers blank another opponent

By Rebecca Alpert, Staff Writer • September 21, 2011

The women’s tennis team played their first road match of the season today, shutting out Alfred University 9-0. The Bombers have won all three of their conference duals by 9-0 scores this season and have increased their Empire 8 conference winning streak to 54 duals. Freshman Hannah Worthley earned her first career win with a…