GENESEO, N.Y. – The Highlanders fought hard all night but let up a costly goal early in the second half they could never recover from, falling to the SUNY Geneseo Knights 1-0 in Geneseo, N.Y. The loss takes the Highlanders to 2-2-2 while the tie takes the Knights to 3-2-0.
Game Vitals:
- Score: Houghton College - 0 | SUNY Geneseo – 1
- Records: Houghton College: 2-2-2 | SUNY Geneseo: 3-2-0
- Venue: College Stadium, Geneseo, NY
Key Moments:
>> SUNY Geneseo senior Alex Clar received a cross into the 18 yard box from sophomore Austin DeRidder and netted a shot past the Highlander goalkeeper.
>> Highlander senior goalkeeper
Jacob Dunnett made three saves on the night.
Key Stats:
>> The Knights outshot the Highlanders, 20-9, on the night.
>> Both teams were equal when it came to shots on goal with each team having four a piece.
>> The Highlanders and Knights were equal in corner kicks too, 6-6.
Coaches Corner:
"Was a tough game tonight. We really didn't start playing till we got scored on. After that we looked strong and played with purpose. Geneseo was a solid team that took it to us tonight. Conference play starts this weekend so we are now getting ready for the meat of the season."– Houghton Head Coach
Matthew Webb
Next Time Out:
Houghton opens Empire 8 Conference play Saturday, September 17, 2016 against the Cardinals of St. John Fisher in Rochester, N.Y. with kickoff set for 7 p.m.
