HOUGHTON, N.Y. – The Highlanders fought hard all evening and finally broke through in the second half earning the only goal they would need in their 1-0 victory over Alfred State College. The win takes the Highlanders to 8-5-2 on the season while the loss takes the Alfred State College Pioneers to 6-7 on the year.
Game Vitals:
- Score: Houghton College - 1 | Alfred State College - 0
- Records: Houghton College: 8-5-2 | Alfred State College: 6-7
- Venue: Burke Field, Houghton, N.Y. | Attendance: 55
Key Moments:
>> The Highlanders had a great chance early in the game when junior
Nikki Garns had a breakaway, taking a shot that just barely went wide of and open Pioneer goal.
>> Highlander senior
Bailey Shattell scored the game winning goal in the 53
rd minute scoring on a diving header off a corner kick served in by senior
Jennifer Zacchigna.
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Jennifer Zacchigna had a variety of good opportunities to score during the evening, especially when she ripped a shot on goal that went through the Pioneers goalkeeper's hands but proceeded to hit the post keeping the score at 1-0.
Key Stats:
>> The Highlanders had the advantage in shots, 15-1, on the night.
>> The Highlanders shutout the Pioneers in corner kicks 6-0.
Coaches Corner:
""It was tough playing on consecutive nights, but that's what happens at the National Tourney – so it's good to give it a try now. We possessed the ball well tonight, particularly through the midfield, but we still need to be a bit more creative and composed in the final third. Defensively, the Backs did a great job containing. The goal was a nice finish by Bailey off of Jenny's cross." – Houghton Head Coach
David Lewis
Next Time Out:
Houghton hopes to earn some important Empire 8 Conference points Saturday, October 22 when they face the Pioneers of Utica College in Houghton, N.Y. with a starting time set for 1 p.m.
