HOUGHTON, N.Y. – The Highlanders blanked the Golden Eagles of SUNY Brockport, 3-0, giving the Highlanders their fifth straight win. The win takes the Highlanders to 7-2-2 on the year play while the loss takes the Golden Eagles to 2-6-2 on the season.
Game Vitals
- Score: Houghton College - 3 | SUNY Brockport – 0
- Records: Houghton College: 7-2-2 | SUNY Brockport: 2-6-2
- Venue: Burke Field, Houghton, NY | Attendance: 75
Key Moments:
>> It only took the Highlanders six minutes to get on the scoreboard when senior
Jesse Toth sent a deep ball to senior
Mitch Beattie with Beattie slotting a shot into the lower right corner of the net past the Golden Eagles goalkeeper.
>> Only three minutes later sophomore
Ben Lawrence crossed in a beautiful ball to senior
Tyler Ashley with Ashley knocking in a one timer to double the Highlanders lead.
>> After a foul was called in the Golden Eagles 18 yard box sophomore
Ben Lawrence claimed his, team leading, fourth goal of the year on a penalty kick.
Key Stats:
>> The Highlanders outshot the Golden Eagles, 14-6, on the night.
>> The Highlanders also had the upper hand in corner kicks 5-2.
Coaches Corner:
"We came out strong, I think the first 30 minutes was the best possesional soccer we have played all year. It was also good to see more guys getting a chance to score. I think this game shows good things to come for the team." – Houghton's Coach
Matthew Webb
Next Time Out:
Houghton hopes keep their hot streak going and stay undefeated in Empire 8 play against the Golden Flyers of Nazareth College Saturday, October 8 for a 3:30 p.m. contest.
