FREDONIA, N.Y. – Ben Lawrence scored twice in just over a minute span in the second half as Houghton men's soccer secured a 2-0 win over Buffalo State at the Fredonia Blue Devil Classic on Friday. The win improves the Highlander record to 3-1 on the season.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 2 | Buffalo State – 0
Records: Houghton: 3-1 | Buffalo State: 2-2
Venue: University Stadium, Fredonia, NY | Attendance: 30
 
SCORING SUMMARY
Houghton – 57:16: Ben Lawrence; Assisted by: Julius Klohr
Houghton – 58:20: Ben Lawrence; Assisted by: Ben DiCrasto
 
ADDITIONAL STATS
>>After a scoreless first half, Lawrence tallied his goals over a span of 1:04.
>>Julius Klohr and Ben DiCrasto each registered assists. It was Klohr's first career point as a Highlander. DiCrasto leads the team with two helpers on the season.
>>Lawrence led the squad with four shots on the day.
>>Lawrence leads the Highlanders with three goals on the season.
>>Buff State outshot the Highlanders, 16-10, on the afternoon. Shots were 10-5 in favor of the Bengals in the second half.
>>Goalkeeper Jordan Crouch, who registered his first career shutout, stopped six shots against the Bengals and is now 3-0 on the season.

COACH'S CORNER
"It was a good performance overall against a very good team. We were much better organized today. Jordan Crouch was outstanding in goal. He made a couple of outstanding saves in the second half. Buffalo State came out of halftime with a ton of pressure, but we were able to withstand that and scored two quick goals that changed the momentum. Julius Klohr had a great game." -- Head Coach Matthew Webb
 
UP NEXT
Houghton returns to action on day two of the Fredonia Blue Devil Classic on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. when they take on the host Blue Devils. Live stats and live video will be available.