ALFRED, NY -The Alfred University men’s soccer team lost to visiting Ithaca College 6-1 in an Empire 8 Conference contest Saturday evening.

Junior forward Frankie Mannino (Elmira, NY/Elmira Free Academy) netted AU’s lone goal of the match at the 77:26 mark. Senior goalie Elliot Thorpe (Highlands Ranch, CO/Thunder Ridge) made three saves in goal for the Saxons.

Tim Goldman and Nick Murad each netted two goals to lead the Bombers (2-4-1, 2-0-0 Empire 8). Brandon Glass and Chris Voehl each scored a goal, and Jack Shirley and Adam Tamburello each chipped in with an assist. Jordan Gentile made four saves in goal for Ithaca to earn the victory.

Alfred (2-7-0, 0-3-0 Empire 8) is in action next on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. at home against Keuka.