KEUKA PARK, N.Y. – Houghton men's soccer suffered their second-straight shutout loss, falling to Keuka College, 3-0, on the road Tuesday night.
The Wolves struck first with a goal in the 21st minute, then made it a two-goal advantage 12 minutes later and took that 2-0 lead into the break.
The teams battled back and forth through the early stages of the second half, but the hosts put the contest away with their third of the night in the 75th minute.
The Highlanders were able to get off five shots over the game's final 10 minutes, but couldn't find the back of the net.
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 0 | Keuka – 3
Records: Houghton: 4-8 | Keuka: 8-6
Venue: Jephson Field | Keuka Park, N.Y. | Attendance: 124
NOTABLE STATS
>> The Highlanders finished the game with a 17-16 advantage in shots, but the Wolves held an 8-3 margin in shots on goal
>> Houghton had 7 corners to just 4 for the Wolves
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Caleb Loew stopped three shots and allowed all three goals before making way for Jeffrey Fox who made one save in 15 minutes of action
UP NEXT
Houghton gets back to conference action on Friday, October 12 when they travel to take on St. John Fisher College for a 7 p.m. contest.