Box Score KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The Highlanders gave everything they had, falling to a tough Colorado Christian University squad, 3-0, in the NCCAA National semi-final. The loss eliminates the Highlanders from the NCCAA National Tournament and dashes their hopes to defend their 2015 title. The loss takes the Highlanders record to 11-8-4 and concludes their 2016 season. The win takes the Cougars to 12-8-3 overall on the year and advances them the NCCAA National Championship game.

Game Vitals:

• Score: Houghton College - 0  |  Colorado Christian University - 3
• Records:  Houghton College: 11-8-4 |  Colorado Christian University:  12-8-3
• Venue:  Austin-Tindall Soccer Complex, Kissimmee, Fla.

Key Moments:
>> Just nine minutes into the contest the Cougars found the back of the Highlanders net. A Cougar forward hit a great shot just outside the 18 yard box that hit the underside of the cross bar and got in behind the Highlander goalkeeper giving the Cougars the only goal they would need.
>> The Cougars offense doubled their lead to two when a Cougar forward ripped a shot just inside the 18 yard box into the upper left corner of the Highlander goal out of the reach of the Highlander goalkeeper.
>> The Cougars capped off their three goal first half when a Cougar player poked the ball into the Highlander goal during a scrum in the six yard box.

Key Stats:
>> The Highlanders were outshot by the Cougars, 19-7, on the afternoon.
>> The Cougars also had the upper hand in corner kicks 8-1.
>> Link to the Official Boxscore

Coaches Corner:
"We faced a quality Colorado Christian team today - they dominated the first half. We played much better in the second half, but it was too late. Very grateful for the improvements made by the team this season. We were minus 14 players from last year's National Champion Team - to make it to the National Tournament and then to win our Pool over the #2 and #5 seeds and to reach the Final Four is a testimony to the effort put forth by each player. It has been a blessing to coach them." – Head Coach David Lewis

Next Time Out:
The Highlanders 2016 season has now concluded.