KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The Highlanders offense and defense fought hard all afternoon, but after regular time and two overtime periods neither Houghton or the Tigers of Campbellsville University could break the scoreless tie. The draw makes the Highlanders 10-7-4 on the year while the Tigers move to 10-7-2.
This was the Highlanders first of two games in pool play in the NCCAA National Tournament.
Game Vitals:
- Score: Houghton College – 0 | Campbellsville University – 0
- Records: Houghton College: 10-7-4 | Campbellsville University: 10-7-2
- Venue: Austin-Tindall Soccer Complex, Kissimmee, Fla.
Key Moments:
>> The Highlanders put seven shots on goal during the game. Junior
Nikki Garns tallied seven shots on the afternoon, four of them on goal, making life difficult for the Tigers goalkeeper.
>> The Houghton defense allowed only one shot on goal during the entire 110 minutes of play.
Key Stats:
>> Houghton outshot Campbellsville, 13-3, on the afternoon.
>> The Highlanders also had the upper hand, 7-1, in corner kicks.
Coaches Corner:
"The team played well against a quality Campbellsville side. I felt we had the better run of play, but unfortunately failed to score. Defensively the team performed quite well." – Houghton Head Coach
David Lewis
Next Time Out:
Houghton will be playing the Tigers of Central Christian College of Kansas tomorrow November 29
th in their second game of pool play at the NCCAA National Tournament. The contest will kick off at 3:30 p.m. at the Austin-Tindall Soccer Complex in Kissimee, Fla.
