HOUGHTON, N.Y. – The Houghton Highlanders picked up their second win in as many days thanks to a pair of goals by Tanya Hatton and some timely defense, defeating the visiting Keystone Giants, 2-0, on Burke Field. 
 
After playing the majority of the first half in the offensive end, and jumping out to a 2-0 lead, it looked like the Highlanders would run away with the game.  The Giants, however, scored a quick second half goal and mounted several dangerous attacks, placing Houghton on their heels into the final 10 minutes.
 
Several saves by goalie Elizabeth Piszker and some key stops by the Highlander defense bolstered the team and clinched the victory.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 2 | Keystone – 1
Records: Houghton: 2-0 | Keystone: 0-1
Venue: Burke Field, Houghton College | Attendance: 70

SCORING SUMMARY

9:51	Houghton	Tanya Hatton (2); Assisted By: Hannah Daniels
37:30	Houghton	Tanya Hatton (3); Unassisted
40:44	Keystone	Alex Smith (1); Unassisted

 
ADDITIONAL STATS
>> The Highlanders outshot the Giants, 30-11, including a 20-5 margin in the first half.
>> Houghton held a 6-3 advantage in penalty corners
>> Piszker made six saves in the cage, while her counterpart, Emily Hawkins, stopped 16 shots.
>> Hatton now has three goals in two games.
 
COACH'S CORNER
"The girls were definitely exhausted headed into today's game and their fatigue showed.
 
"I was happy about the offensive opportunities we created but we couldn't seem to capitalize and finish the way we need to in the future.
 
"Overall it as a great weekend and playing these two games will teach us a lot moving forward into the rest of our season." –Coach Hannah Ogden
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders travel to Keuka College on Wednesday, September 6 to take on the Wolves at 4:00pm.  In last year's meeting between the two teams Houghton defeated the Wolves, 6-1.