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Elevate your game with new Saxon Athletics gear!
Dec 04, 2025
Alfred University Athletics has partnered with BSN Sports to offer an online store for Saxon gear.
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Saxon, Alfred State football teams set to meet in Alfred Cup matchup
Nov 06, 2025
The Alfred Cup, an annual year-long competition between varsity sports teams from Alfred University and Alfred State College, continues on Saturday, Nov. 8, when the Saxon football team visits Alfred State for a 1 p.m. contest at the Pioneer Stadium.
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Women’s volleyball team travels to Alfred State for Alfred Cup matchup
Oct 08, 2025
The Alfred Cup, an annual year-long competition between varsity sports teams from Alfred University and Alfred State College, continues on Saturday, Oct. 11, when the Alfred University women’s volleyball visits Alfred State for a 4 p.m. contest at the Orvis Gymnasium.
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Alfred University to host 100th Homecoming Celebration, Oct. 3-4
Sep 25, 2025
Alfred University will host a special Homecoming celebrating 100 years of love, pride, and friendships that connect us all to Alfred. There’s something for everyone!
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Alfred Cup competition continues September 10 as Saxon women's soccer team hosts Alfred State
Sep 03, 2025
The Alfred Cup, an annual year-long competition between varsity sports teams from Alfred University and Alfred State College, continues on Wednesday, Sept. 10, when the Alfred University women's soccer team hosts Alfred State in a 7:30 p.m. contest at Yunevich Stadium.
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Inaugural Alfred Cup begins Friday, Aug. 29, as Saxon men’s soccer team takes on Alfred State
Aug 27, 2025
The Alfred Cup, an annual competition between varsity sports teams from Alfred University and Alfred State College, begins on Friday, August 29, when the Saxons travel to Alfred State for a 7 p.m. men’s soccer game.
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Successful Saxons: Program provides student-athletes a wide range of support
Aug 05, 2025
An innovative new program in Alfred University Athletics Department is providing student-athletes with the tools they need to thrive in the classroom and in competition while laying a foundation for continued success after graduation.
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Alumna Lyndsey McCoy ’21 helps avert tragedy at baseball game
Jul 10, 2025
Alfred University alumna Lyndsey McCoy ’21 was credited with helping an umpire who was in distress at a recent baseball game in Hornell.
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Golf Classic Under Construction -- Attend Alfred University Alumni Celebration
Jun 14, 2025
The Alfred University Athletic Department announces that the Saxon Golf Classic will be paused for one year to reconstruct the event for greater future success. The annual event, held during the Alfred University reunion weekend, will resume in 2026 at the Wellsville Country Club.
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Saxon Hill Sports Complex remains on schedule for December completion
Jun 11, 2025
Despite less-than-ideal weather conditions throughout the spring, construction of the Saxon Hill Sports Complex, Alfred University’s $30 million sports and recreation facility atop Jericho Hill in the town of Alfred, remains on target for completion in December.
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Alfred University hosts Third Annual ALFYS Awards
Jun 08, 2025
The Third Annual ALFYS Awards ceremony, hosted by Saxon Nation and the Alfred University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), was held Monday evening, May 5, in Miller Theatre.
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Alfred University and Alfred State College Announce The Alfred Cup Competition
May 29, 2025
At a press conference Tuesday, April 29, at the intersection of Main and Pine streets in the village of Alfred, Alfred University Athletics and Alfred State College Athletics introduced ‘The Alfred Cup’ ahead of the 2025-26 competition season.
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Get into the game on Go Saxons Day!
Mar 20, 2025
It’s almost time to get into the game. At 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, Alfred University Athletics kicks off their second annual Go Saxons Day of Giving to support student-athletes. This 24-hour giving event wraps up at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26.
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Saxon basketball teams recognize faculty and staff
Mar 02, 2025
The Alfred University women’s and men’s basketball teams on Tuesday recognized faculty and staff who have made a positive impact on the student experience of the players.
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3D Video gives animated view of the Saxon Hill Sports Complex
Feb 27, 2025
Construction is underway at the Saxon Hill Sports Complex located on approximately 41 acres atop Jericho Hill in the town of Alfred. An animated video has been created to show what the finished facilities will look like.
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Get Ready! Alfred University Athletics Day of Giving begins March 25!
Feb 26, 2025
Alfred University Athletics kicks off the second annual Go Saxons Day of Giving in support of student-athletes at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25. This 24-hour giving event concludes at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26.
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Saxon Swimming and Diving teams earn Scholar All-American recognition
Feb 07, 2025
The Alfred University men's and women's swimming and diving teams were named to the Fall 2024 College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-America list.
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Daughters of Alfred University alumni play on lacrosse U20 world championship team
Nov 15, 2024
The daughters of Dan Callahan ’89 and Steve Argentieri ’90, former teammates on the Alfred University football team, competed in the U20 women’s lacrosse championships in Hong Kong last month, helping the United States team to a gold medal in the international competition.
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Bob Beyer ’84 named assistant coach for Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 01, 2024
Alfred University alumnus Bob Beyer ’84 has been named an assistant coach for the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers, serving under first-year head coach JJ Redick.
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Alfred University breaks ground on Saxon Hill Sports Complex
Jun 10, 2024
Alfred University hosted a ground-breaking ceremony Thursday afternoon, May 9, for a new sports complex near campus that will boost student enrollment, enhance its intercollegiate athletics offerings, and provide new recreational opportunities for the University and local communities.
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First annual Go Saxons Day of Giving is a success
May 22, 2024
Alfred University Athletics successfully completed their first annual Go Saxons Day of Giving, which ran from March 19-20.
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Men’s rugby program to move under Athletics Department as varsity sport
Feb 27, 2024
Alfred University announces plans to house the men’s rugby program under the University’s Athletics Department. Men’s rugby, which currently operates as a club team, will begin play as an intercollegiate varsity sport once construction of the new rugby field at the Saxon Hill Sports Complex is completed.
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First Alfred University Athletics Day of Giving launches March 19
Feb 20, 2024
Alfred University Athletics will launch its first Saxon Nation Day of Giving — “Go Saxons Day” — to support student-athletes on Tuesday, March 19, beginning at 11 a.m. and ending at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20.
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