HOUGHTON, N.Y. – The Highlanders did all they could and fought hard but fell to a tough Ithaca College squad 0-5 in an Empire 8 matchup. The loss takes the Highlanders to 5-5-2 on the season while the win takes the Ithaca College Bombers to 8-1-2 on the year.
Game Vitals:
- Score: Houghton College - 0 | Ithaca College - 5
- Records: Houghton College: 5-5-2 (1-3-0 E8) | Ithaca College: 8-1-2 (3-0-1 E8)
- Venue: Burke Field, Houghton, N.Y. | Attendance: 65
Key Moments:
>> The Bombers scored just seven minutes into the first half when sophomore Emma Oliver knocked a shot into the top right corner of the Highlander goal.
>> Their lead doubled late in the first half when Bomber senior Taylor Baranowsky received a pass into the 18 yard box, netting a shot out of the reach of the Highlander goalkeeper.
>> The Bombers scored three more goals in the second half with Emma Oliver getting a second goal on the evening while Megan Nash and Jocelyn Ravesi each put in one.
Key Stats:
>> The Bombers had the advantage in shots, 18-5, on the night.
>> The Highlanders and Bombers were equal in corner kicks 1-1.
Coaches Corner:
"We played a very good Ithaca team tonight. When we played our possession-style, we matched up well against them. When we panicked and began sending long balls, it was ugly and we gave the ball away. We just have to work toward consistency of play and realize that we are much better than our performance tonight."– Houghton Head Coach
David Lewis
Next Time Out:
Houghton hopes to get back to its winning ways in an Empire 8 matchup on Saturday, October 15 playing the Elmira College Soaring Eagles in Elmira, N.Y. with a starting time set for 12 p.m.
