ROCHESTER, NY – The University of Rochester scored the game-winning goal just over six-and-a-half minutes into the game on a scramble in front of the goal, and went on to defeat the Houghton Highlanders, 2-0, in non-conference action Tuesday night.
The Yellowjackets, who currently rank #19 in the latest NCAA Division III Field Hockey Coaches Association poll, would add an insurance goal less than two minutes into the second half.
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 0 | Rochester – 2
Records: Houghton: 6-7 | Rochester: 9-3
Venue: Fauver Stadium, University of Rochester| Attendance: 60
SCORING SUMMARY
| Time |
Team |
Description |
| 6:35 |
Rochester |
Nancy Bansbach (3); Assist: Olivia Denny |
| 36:53 |
Rochester |
Claire Dickerson (13); Assist: Olivia Denny |
ADDITIONAL STATS
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Elizabeth Piszker made four saves in the cage for the Highlanders
>> Houghton managed only one shot on the night while the Yellowjackets fired off 13.
UP NEXT
The Highlanders return to action on Friday when they return to Rochester, this time to take on conference foe Nazareth College at 6:00 p.m.
