HOUGHTON, NY – Houghton women's soccer played arguably their best game of the season, taking the 12th ranked Geneseo Knights the distance in a 0-0 2OT draw on Burke Field on Tuesday night.

The Knights, who came into the contest with a record of 14-1-1, had been averaging 2.5 goals per game. The tie puts Houghton's record at 5-8-2 with two games left.

Houghton is still alive for an E8 playoff berth, but must wait for the outcome of several games across the conference this weekend.
 
MATCH VITALS
Score:  Houghton - 0   |  Geneseo - 0 (2OT)
Records:  Houghton 5-8-2   |   Geneseo 14-1-2
Location:   Burke Field |   Houghton College  |   Houghton, NY
 
SCORING SUMMARY
None
 
MATCH STATS
>> The Knights outshot the Highlanders, 22-3, on the evening, but most of the attempts were from long range
>> Houghton's best scoring chance came in the 53rd minute when Nikki Garns sent a point blank shot into the chest of the Geneseo keeper
>> Geneseo had the majority of the possession, but Houghton midfielders and defenders did well to frustrate the Geneseo attack and limited any strong scoring chances
>> Sadie Dunnett played the first 45 minutes in net, making three saves
>> Rachael Fortney played the final 65 minutes, making three saves

COACH'S CORNER
"Geneseo has a quality team and they had the better run of play, but we defended well and worked hard. The backs were outstanding and both of our keepers did a great job." -- Head Coach David Lewis
 
UP NEXT FOR WOMEN'S SOCCER
Houghton College takes on Stevens Tech in Hoboken, N.J., on Saturday, Oct. 28.