HOUGHTON, NY – The Houghton women's soccer team earned their second win in a row and their first at home during the 2017 campaign when they knocked off E8 foe Elmira College, 2-0, Wednesday night. Nikki Garns and Meagan Barry scored for Houghton.

The Highlanders improved to 5-7-1 on the year and 3-2-1 in the E8 to keep their postseason hopes alive with two conference games remaining.
 
MATCH VITALS
Score:  Houghton - 2   |   Elmira - 0
Records:  Houghton 5-7-1; 3-2-1 E8   |   Elmira 1-11-1; 0-4-1 E8
Location:   Burke Field  |   Houghton, NY
 
SCORING SUMMARY
Houghton - Nikki Garns (52'), assisted by Meagan Barry
Houghton - Meagan Barry (64') assisted by Kate Taggart
 
MATCH STATS
>> Houghton outshot Elmira 18-3 and just missed on several scoring chances
>> Tess Schilke had her best chances at her first career goal, hitting the post on a free kick just outside the box and pulled a 10-yard shot just wide
>> Barry's goal was her team-leading fourth of the season
>> Garns has scored three goals on the year
>> The Highlanders were 0-4-1 at home coming into the contest
>> The goal by Garns was the team's first at home this season
 
UP NEXT FOR WOMEN'S SOCCER
The Highlanders stay at home for a key E8 matchup against Nazareth on Saturday, October 21.

COACH'S CORNER...
"It was nice to finally score and win at home. We had some quality opportunities throughout the match. To their credit, Elmira hung tough. Alexis Lamb continues to control our back line and was consistent again tonight." - Head Coach David Lewis