HOUGHTON, NY—Nicole Jennings buried the game-winning goal less than three minutes into overtime on a pass from, fittingly, her sister Caitlin.
Seconds earlier the Highlanders earned only their second penalty corner of the game.
Ashley Hughes carried the ball through several defenders to the end line and sent a cross to
Caitlin Jennings in front of the goal. Without a clear look, she quickly flicked the ball to her sister, who slapped a hard shot into the back of the cage.
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 1 | SUNY Geneseo – 0 (OT)
Records: Houghton: 9-7| SUNY Geneseo: 10-6
Venue: Burke Field, Houghton College| Attendance: 37
SCORING SUMMARY
ADDITIONAL STATS
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Elizabeth Piszker earned her third shutout of the season for the Highlanders, stopping seven shots on the night, including what would have been the game-winner with less than 30 seconds left in regulation.
>> The Jennings connection is not the first time the sisters have paired up to score goals for Houghton this year. Twice this season Caitlin has scored a goal on a pass from her sister; this, however, represented the first time the pair have teamed up with Nicole on the scoring end while at Houghton.
>> The Highlanders are now 2-0 in overtime this season.
>> Houghton has won three in a row and four of their last five games, with their only loss during that stretch coming at the hands of #19 Rochester.
UP NEXT
The Highlanders return to Burke Field this Saturday, October 28 for Senior Day and their final regular season matchup of the year when they take on SUNY Morrisville at 2:00 p.m.
