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ONEONTA, N.Y. -- Nazareth's women's volleyball was victorious twice Saturday in its first two matches of the Empire 8 Conference Cross-over Tournament at Hartwick. The Golden Flyers disposed of Alfred and Elmira in three games each to open their conference schedule at 2-0 and improve their overall record to 11-6.

Nazareth defeated Alfred by scores of 25-12, 25-22, 25-8 as freshman Liz Towne totaled 11 kills and Brittany Crocetti had 13 assists. Senior Mallorie Clary had 10 digs.

In their second match, the Golden Flyers slipped past Elmira 25-15, 26-24, 27-25 as freshman Aubrey Cooke combined eight kills with eight digs and senior Katelynn Reed produced seven kills, three aces and three blocks. Senior setter Kate Zwickl had 29 assists, eight digs and three blocks.

Nazareth plays two more matches Sunday: against St. John Fisher at 10 a.m. and against Utica at 3 p.m. The morning match will be available on Empire8.tv.