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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nIn a game that will be remembered as a turning point in their program’s history, the SUNY Cortland football team clinched a spot in the NCAA Final Four by defeating Alma College with a decisive 58-41 victory. This achievement marks an important milestone for a team that had never before reached the Final Four, reflecting the dedication and hard work of the players and coaching staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leading the charge was quarterback Zac Boyes, who orchestrated an offensive spectacle with a staggering 400 passing yards and an impressive six touchdowns. Boyes’ precision and strategic prowess were on full display, dismantling the Alma College defense and solidifying his status as a key player in Suny Cortland’s historic journey to the Final Four. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It\u2019s all about us, that\u2019s how we\u2019ve gotten this far. Just focus on controlling what we can control and playing cortland football. We have to continue to raise the bar with our play each week and I\u2019m excited for the guys to face another challenge.”<\/em> Said Boyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Running back Jaden Alfanostjohn played a pivotal role in the team’s success, amassing 193 yards rushing and contributing two crucial touchdowns. Alfanostjohn’s explosive speed and elusiveness on the field left Alma College defenders in his wake, creating scoring opportunities and further propelling SUNY Cortland toward victory.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt means everything, it\u2019s what we work for every day of the year, all off-season, just to play in games like this. It solidifies us as the greatest team in Cortland history, and we\u2019re not finished yet.\u201d<\/em> Said Junior defensemen, Nick Lardaro.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wide receiver Joe Iadevaio showcased his receiving prowess, amassing 82 yards and securing three touchdowns. Iadevaio’s reliable hands and ability to find openings in the Alma College defense added a dynamic element to SUNY Cortland’s offensive strategy, making him a key player in this historic win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zac Boyes stated, “Everyone genuinely cares about each other. It\u2019s a team full of best friends who all want the same goal. It\u2019s easy to be a captain of a team of guys who share the same goal and passion for the game and each other. That\u2019s what separates this team from the other 117 teams before us.”<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n