HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Houghton women's soccer put its foot to the floor, chalking up six goals and shutting out Medaille College in a 6-0 victory at Burke Field. The win improves the Highlanders to 3-0 on the year while the loss takes the Medaille College Mavericks to 0-2.
Game Vitals:
- Score: Houghton College - 6 | Medaille College – 0
- Records: Houghton College: 3-0 | Medaille College: 0-2
- Venue: Burke Field, Houghton, NY | Attendance: 120
Key Moments:
>> Senior
Bailey Shattell earned her second goal on the year after receiving a pass from sophomore
Meagan Barry and sneaking a shot into the bottom right corner of the net.
>> Sophomore
Brielle Kwarta netted her first goal of the year off a beautiful corner kick taken by junior
Nikki Garns.
>> Freshman McKenzie Marti scored her first career Highlander goal off a
Nikki Garns deflection.
>> Garns added her second goal of the year off a freshman
Sarah Hoag pass.
>> Freshman
Cassie Pensyl got her second goal of the year after following up on a shot and netting one on the rebound.
>> Freshman
Mckenzie Marti n scored her second goal of the game to round out the Highlanders scoring on the night.
Key Stats:
>> The Highlanders outshot the Mavericks, 39-1, on the night.
>> The Highlanders also had the upper hand 9-0 in corners.
Coaches Corner:
"Our objective was to play better possession soccer and I saw some improvements tonight.Offensively, we had some quality looks at the net and several nice goals by our freshmen. Overall, we do need to finish our shot opportunities better - but that will come." – Houghton Coach
David Lewis
Next Time Out:
Houghton hits the road for their first away game of the season against the D'Youville College Spartans in Buffalo, N.Y. with kick off coming at 1 p.m.
