ALFRED, N.Y. – The Highlanders scored early in the first half and never looked back from there, shutting out the Saxons of Alfred University in an Empire 8 matchup. The win takes the Highlanders to 7-5-2 on the year while the loss takes the Saxons to 7-7-1 on the season.

Game Vitals:

• Score: Houghton College – 3  |  Alfred University – 0
• Records:  Houghton College: 7-5-2 (3-3 E8)  |  Alfred University: 7-7-1 (1-4-1 E8)
• Venue:  Yunevich Stadium, Alfred, N.Y.

Key Moments:
>> The Highlanders scored 19 minutes into the first half when junior Nikki Garns netted a shot past the Saxons goalkeeper to give the Highlanders the early lead.
>> The Highlanders doubled their lead 11 minutes later when freshman Mckenzie Marti scored off a Nikki Garns pass to go up 2-0.
>> The Highlanders offense grew their lead to three when freshman Sarah Hoag got the ball to senior Abigail Schmidt who buried a shot into the back of the Saxons goal.

Key Stats:
>> The Highlanders outshot the Saxons, 11-10, on the night.
>> The Highlanders also had the upper hand, 6-2, in corner kicks.

Coaches Corner:
"The best overall game we have played - good movement off the ball, passing and nice goals. A very good team effort." – Houghton Head Coach David Lewis

Next Time Out:
Houghton continues their season tomorrow playing the Alfred State College Pioneers at Burke Field in Houghton, N.Y. with kickoff slated for 7:30 p.m.