HOUGHTON, N.Y. – The Highlanders battled a tough University of Rochester Yellowjackets team to a 0-0 tie in an extra time affair at Burke Field. The tie takes the Highlanders to 4-1-2 on the year while the tie takes the University of Rochester Yellowjackets to 0-3-4.

Game Vitals:

• Score: Houghton College - 0  |  University of Rochester – 0
• Records:  Houghton College: 4-1-2  |  University of Rochester: 0-3-4
• Venue: Burke Field, Houghton, NY  |  Attendance: 110

Key Moments:
>> Early in the first half Highlander junior Nikki Garns had one of Houghton's been opportunities to score, when she blazed down the right flank and ripped a shot to the far left post and missed by inches.
>> Highlander freshman goalkeeper Rachael Fortney made a crucial save in the dying seconds of the second half, charging a Yellowjacket striker inside the 18 yard box and blocking a strong shot from the striker to keep the Yellowjackets off the scoreboard.
>> Highlander goalkeeper Rachael Fortney also collected her second most saves in a game versus the Yellowjackets, collecting 7 saves on the night.

Key Stats:
>> The Yellowjackets just edged out the Highlanders in shots, 13-12, on the night.
>> The Highlanders and Yellowjackets were equal in corner kicks 5-5.

Coaches Corner:
"The University of Rochester plays one of the toughest schedules in the country and they have a quality team.  I thought we played well against them tonight and both teams gave a great effort.  We are seeing improvement in our game and that is one of our key team objectives." – Houghton Head Coach David Lewis

Next Time Out:
Houghton opens Empire 8 conference play this Saturday, September 24 versus the Cardinals of St. John Fisher College at Burke Field in Houghton, N.Y. with kickoff set for 1 p.m.