HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Houghton field hockey saw a one-goal lead and their chances at a E8 postseason berth slip away in the second half as Hartwick scored twice in the final 35 minutes to secure a 2-1 lead over the Highlanders.

The hosts got on the board first when Sam Hirsch redirected a shot from Hannah Daniels into the back of the net in the third minute of the contest. The score would remain 1-0 under just under two minutes ticked away in the second half. Hartwick put the game-winner in the net in the 57th minute.

The Hawks had several other chances turned away thanks to the play of keeper Sarah Olandt and the tenacious defensive playing in front of her.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 1 | Hartwick – 2
Records: Houghton: 4-9 (1-5 E8) | Hartwick: 9-4 (4-2 E8)
Venue: Burke Field | Houghton, N.Y. | Attendance: 75

SCORING SUMMARY

2:30		Samantha Hirsch (1)  Assisted By: Hannah Daniels
36:26		Allyson Quirk (4)  Assisted By: Maria Stalder  *Hard Shot Re-Directed In Front Of Goal
56:03		Rebecca Peakes (1)  Assisted By: Tegan Robinson

NOTABLE STATS
>> The Hawks outshot the Highlanders 13-5 overall and 8-2 in shots on goal
>> Penalty corners were 9-4 in favor of the Hawks.
>> Olandt stopped six shots.
 
UP NEXT
Houghton travels to take on Oneonta on Tuesday, October 16 at 5 p.m.