HOUGHTON, N.Y. – The Highlanders fought hard all afternoon despite some injury troubles but couldn't find the back of the net, falling to a strong Stevens Institute of Technology team 0-3. The loss takes the Highlanders to 5-4-2 on the season while the win takes the Stevens Institute of Technology Ducks to 10-0 on the year.

Game Vitals:

• Score: Houghton College - 0  |  Stevens Institute of Technology - 3
• Records:  Houghton College: 5-4-2 (1-2-0 E8) |  Stevens Institute of Technology: 10-0 (4-0 E8)
• Venue: Burke Field, Houghton, N.Y.  |  Attendance: 1000

Key Moments:
>> The Ducks found the back of the net 16 minutes into the first half when a Ducks striker beat two defenders to slot a shot into the bottom right corner of the Highlander goal.
>> 15 minutes later the Ducks offense struck again when a Ducks striker broke through the defense to hit a shot into the bottom left corner of the goal.
>> Stevens scored their final goal half way through the second half when the Highlanders defense had some miscommunication allowing a Ducks striker to slip the ball into the back of the net.
>> Highlanders freshman goalkeeper Rachael Fortney recorded a season high 14 saves on the afternoon.

Key Stats:
>> The Ducks had the advantage in shots, 30-6, on the afternoon.
>> The Ducks also hand the upper hand in corner kicks 3-0.

Coaches Corner:
"Our team is playing through some nagging injuries and they gave the best they could today.  We were simply outmatched by a better team.  We'll re-group, get some rest tomorrow, and tackle another tough opponent on Monday."– Houghton Head Coach David Lewis

Next Time Out:
Houghton continues Empire 8 Conference play Monday, October 10 playing the Ithaca College Bombers in Houghton, N.Y. with a starting time set for 6 p.m.