Score: Alfred University 21, Elmira College 1
Records: Alfred (5-6, 1-4 E8), Elmira (1-8, 1-3 E8)
Location: Yunevich Stadium - Alfred, New York
 
ALFRED, N.Y. -- The Elmira College men's lacrosse team had no answers for the attack of Alfred University, as it fell today by a 21-1 final score in Empire 8 Conference play on Saturday afternoon in Alfred, New York.

The offensive onslaught started early, as the Saxons' Jake Lynch scored the first of his game-high six goals nine seconds into the game. Alfred added seven more tallies in the opening quarter to storm out to an 8-0 advantage.

Nevin Olney '18 put the Soaring Eagles on the board at the start of the second quarter with an unassisted strike at the 12:58 mark.

Unfortunately for EC, the Olney tally stood as the team's only goal of the contest. The Saxons scored 13 unanswered goals to grow their lead to a commanding 20-point margin, 21-1. With a large disparity in almost every statistical category, Elmira was unable to keep the conference contest close.
 
Turning Point
From the opening whistle, the Saxons jumped all over the Soaring Eagles, taking an 8-0 lead by the end of the first quarter and growing the lead as high as 20 by the end of the game. Alfred was able to take such a big advantage by finishing with a 64-to-18 lead in shots in the contest. Elmira struggled to gain possession of the ball, which allowed the home team to take the advantage and keep it for the entire matchup.
 
Inside the Box Score

• The Saxons finished with a 64-to-18 advantage in shots.
• EC bested Alfred in saves, 12-to-6.
• Elmira finished with 21 turnovers, compared to the Saxons 15.
• The Soaring Eagles went 0-for-6 on man-up opportunities, while Alfred went 2-for-4.
• EC won four faceoffs, compared to the Saxons' 21.
• Olney scored Elmira's lone goal of the contest.
• Cameron Prior '17 made 12 saves on the day in his complete-game effort.
• Lynch led all players with a game-high seven points on six goals and one assist.

 
News and Notes

• EC is now 1-8 overall and 1-3 in conference play.
• The Soaring Eagles are 7-21 all-time against Alfred.
• Elmira's one goal is a new season low.
• The Saxons' 21 goals are the second most by an EC opponent.
• Olney continues to lead the team with 16 points on 13 goals and three assists.

 
Up Next
Elmira will continue E8 play with a road contest against St. John Fisher College on Tuesday, April 18. The conference tilt is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. at Growney Stadium.