HOUGHTON, N.Y. – The Highlanders had control throughout the majority of the game leading to a 2-1 victory over the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Panthers at Burke Field. The win improves the Highlanders to 4-0-1 on the year while the loss takes the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Panthers to 2-2-1.

Game Vitals:

• Score: Houghton College - 2  |  University of Pittsburgh-Bradford – 1
• Records:  Houghton College: 4-0-1  |  University of Pittsburgh-Bradford: 2-2-1
• Venue: Burke Field, Houghton, NY  |  Attendance: 100

Key Moments:
>> Senior Abigail Schmidt scored her first goal in her final campaign with the Highlanders, blasting a shot into the upper right corner past the Panthers goalkeeper. Assists on the goal came from senior Jennifer Zacchigna and junior Nikki Garns.
>> Nikki Garns chalked up her third goal of the year after speeding down the left flank, getting into the goalkeepers' box and sneaked the ball past the charging Panther keeper.
>> The Panthers got on the scoreboard late in the second half when sophomore Jade Adams claimed her first goal of the year, slotting a shot into the lower right corner out of the reach of the Highlander goalkeeper.

Key Stats:
>> The Highlanders outshot the Panthers, 24-3, on the night.
>> The Highlanders also had the upper hand, 7-0, in corners.

Coaches Corner:
"Overall we controlled the run of play and our objective was to play an improving quality of soccer… stringing passes together and building our attack.  We need to possess the ball better when we get deep into the offensive end… but there were some good signs tonight." – Houghton Head Coach David Lewis

Next Time Out:
Houghton hopes to stay with their winning ways when they head on the road Thursday, September 15 to face the Knights of SUNY Geneseo in Geneseo, N.Y. with kickoff slated for 7 p.m.