ELMIRA, N.Y. — Houghton women's soccer was unable to find a win in conference play, tying Elmira College 1-1 on the road Wednesday afternoon.
The Soaring Eagles pressured the Highlanders throughout the first half and put several shots on goal, but the score was 0-0 at the half. Houghton settled down in the second half and turned up their own pressure, outshooting Elmira 13-3 after the break. That pressure was rewarded in the 81st minute when
Jessica Beattie slipped a ball to
Tess Schilke, who beat her defender and placed a shot into the top netting. However, the hosts didn't fold and found the equalizer with a 30-yard shot just two minutes later.
Houghton continued to control play through the two extra sessions but couldn't break through with the winner. Their best chance came with five minutes left in the second overtime. The Elmira keeper took out the Houghton forward as she came in on goal, granting a penalty kick for the Highlanders. But the PK by
Brielle Kwarta was sent wide left.
MATCH VITALS
Score: Houghton - 1 | Hartwick - 1
Records: Houghton: 5-4-3 (0-4-3 E8) | Elmira: 3-10-2 (0-5-1 E8)
Location: Campus Field | Elmira, N.Y.
SCORING SUMMARY
>> The Highlanders finished with a 29-14 advantage in shots, including a 7-1 showing in the second overtime.
>> Corner kicks went in favor of the Highlanders, 9-3
>> The goal by
Tess Schilke was the first of her career
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Sadie Dunnett played the full 110 minutes, registering 9 saves
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Jessica Beattie finished with a team-high 7 shots
COACH'S CORNER
"We played a very poor first half. To Elmira's credit, they came out to play and out performed us. The second half and OT was a different story, but we struggled to finish. A bright spot was
Tess Schilke's first collegiate goal." -- Head Coach
David Lewis
NEXT UP
Houghton has another shot at earning their first conference win when they host Sage on Saturday, October 20 at 3:30 p.m.
