ONEONTA, N.Y. — Houghton women's soccer is running out of opportunities to secure a spot in the Empire 8 Conference playoffs. The Highlanders remained winless in conference play after a 2-0 defeat at Hartwick on Saturday.
Houghton has three E8 contests remaining and still has an outside shot to earn a berth, but they'll most likely need to win out and get some key losses from other teams higher in the standings.
Against the Hawks, Houghton surrendered goals in the 13th and 84th minutes.
MATCH VITALS
Score: Houghton- 0 | Hartwick - 2
Records: Houghton: 5-4-2 (0-4-2 E8) | Hartwick: 8-5-1 (4-2 E8)
Location: Elmore Field | Oneonta, N.Y.
> The Hawks outshot the Highlanders 22-8, including an 11-3 edge in shots on goal.
> It was the fourth time the Highlanders have been shut out this season.
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Jessica Beattie led the Highlanders with three shots
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Sadie Dunnett started in goal and made 3 saves in 45 minutes of action.
Rachael Fortney played the second half and made 5 stops.
COACH'S CORNER
"Hartwick is a good squad and we matched up well against them for much of the game. We both play a similar style. They capitalized on a couple scoring opportunities." -- Head Coach
David Lewis
NEXT UP
Houghton continues conference play with a matchup at Elmira College on Wednesday, October 17 at 3:30 p.m.
