UTICA, NY —The Alfred University men’s soccer team dropped Empire 8 Conference opener, against host Utica 6-0 Saturday evening.

Utica (7-1-0, 1-0-0 E8) outshot Alfred 15-12. Freshman goalie Samuel Guy (Binghamton, NY/Binghamton) started in net, and made six saves. Freshman Jacob Bird (Auburn, NY/Skaneateles) played the second half, and made four saves. Anthony Caruso played started for Utica, and Andrew Boniche played the second half, and made two saves.

Alfred (4-3-2, 0-1-0 E8) is in action next on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 5 p.m. against visiting Elmira.