ALFRED, NY – Visiting Stevens claimed a 90-59 Empire 8 women's basketball victory over host Alfred University Saturday afternoon in the Galanis Family Arena.
 
Despite a career day from freshman guard McKaylee Croll (Perry, NY/Perry) AU fell to 4-14 overall and 1-9 in Empire 8 play. Conference standings leader Stevens improved to 16-2 (10-1 Empire 8).
 
Croll led AU with a career-high 21 points on seven-of-14 shooting, including a perfect four-for-four from three point range. Senior guard Harley Cleary (Rochester, NY/Mercy) added 11 points and sophomore guard Maddi Flint (Caledonia, NY/Caledonia-Mumford) had 10.
 
Sophomore forward Amanda Off (New Berlin, NY/Unadilla Valley) had six points and nine rebounds, while freshman forward Taylor Kelley (Andover, NY/Andover) chipped in with a career high six points, with six rebounds and a pair of blocks.
 
Kaitlyn Astel had 23 points on 10-of-13 shooting to pace Stevens. Sydney Darby had 20 points and Megan Brown (seven rebounds) and Miranda Ripken each scored 10 points.
 
AU is in action next on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 6 p.m. at home against Empire 8 foe Ithaca.