ONEONTA, N.Y. – The Highlanders let up a goal early in the first half and could never recover, losing to the Hawks of Hartwick College, 1-0, in an Empire 8 matchup. The loss takes the Highlanders to 5-2-2 and 1-1 in the Empire 8 play while the win takes the Hartwick College Hawks to 5-3-1 and 1-1-1- in Empire 8 play.

Game Vitals:

• Score: Houghton College - 0  |  Hartwick College – 1
• Records:  Houghton College: 5-2-2 (1-1 in E8)  |  Hartwick College: 5-3-1 (1-1-1 in E8)
• Venue: Elmore Field, Oneonta, NY  |  Attendance: 201

Key Moments:
>> Only five minutes into the game Hawks sophomore Rachel Weir slipped a shot past the Highlander goalkeeper.
>> Highlander goalkeepers split time in net with freshman Rachael Fortney playing the first half recording five saves while sophomore Sadie Dunnett recorded two saves in the second half.

Key Stats:
>> The Highlanders got outshot by the Hawks, 15-4, on the night.
>> The Hawks also hand the upper hand in corner kicks 2-1.

Coaches Corner:
"We began the game poorly and Hartwick had us on our heels as soon as the whistle blew. After five shots allowed and a goal scored we started to play but we dug a hole and never recovered. Sometimes progress takes a step back and today was our step back."– Houghton Head Coach David Lewis

Next Time Out:
Houghton is on the road again Tuesday, October 4 playing Penn State-Behrend in Erie, Pa. with kickoff set for 7 p.m.