ALFRED, N.Y. -The Hartwick football team returned to action after their bye week, falling to new conference foe Alfred State on the road on Saturday afternoon.

THE BASICS

• Final Score: Hartwick 28 Alfred State 54

• Location: Alfred, N.Y. | Pioneer Stadium

• Records:  Hartwick (2-5, 0-5 Empire 8) Alfred State (4-3, 2-2 Empire 8)

BY THE NUMBERS

• Eli Brown-Kendrick was impressive on the ground, totaling 108 yards on just 14 carries.

• Braden Moreau and Connor Dempsey were effective in the passing game, connecting for two touchdowns.

• The Hawks displayed a balanced attack on offense, totaling 257 yards through the air and 176 rushing yards.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hawks returned to action following a bye week, traveling to face the Empire 8's newest affiliate members, the Alfred State Pioneers, who came in riding a 20-point win over Morrisville.

The first quarter saw both teams trading possessions, but Alfred State struck first with a 55-yard rush up the middle and added another score to take control early. Hartwick settled in during the second quarter, sparked by a 40-yard connection from Dennis Riordan (New City, N.Y.) to Haven Marascio (Cape Canaveral, Fla.), setting up a 29-yard touchdown reception from Latrell Willis (Warwick, N.Y.) to get the Blue and White on the board.

The Pioneers responded with a scoring drive and a successful onside kick, putting up back-to-back touchdowns. Hartwick mounted a lengthy drive, but a costly turnover at the seven-yard line stifled momentum. Alfred State added one more score before halftime, sending the Hawks into the break trailing 7–34.

The third quarter quieted after a combined 41 points in the first half, with Alfred State posting the lone touchdown on a one-yard rush to cap a six-play drive. Hartwick showed resilience in the fourth, led by Eli Brown-Kendrick (Endicott, N.Y.) on the ground. Braden Moreau (Ilion, N.Y.) connected twice with Connor Dempsey (Ilion, N.Y.) for end-zone scores before Brown-Kendrick found the end zone to close out Hartwick's effort.

Despite a strong fourth-quarter push, the Hawks fell on the road in a tough conference battle against Alfred State.

UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS

The Hawks will return home to face the SUNY Morrisville Mustangs on November 1st at 12PM.

About Hartwick College:
Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success—both professionally and personally.