HOUGHTON, NY – Houghton men's lacrosse turned in a strong performance in their season opener at Wells but came up on the short end of a 12-9 loss Thursday.

Freshman Nathan Anderson had a stellar debut with three goals and three assists to lead the Highlanders, who fell behind 2-0 in the first quarter, but rebounded to outscore the Express 4-2 over the game's next 17 minutes to even the score at four.

The Express scored two quick goals to go back up 6-4, and the Highlanders would never get closer than that two-goal deficit the rest of the day.

MATCH VITALS
Score:  Houghton - 9   |   Wells - 12
Records:  Houghton 0-1   |   Wells - 2-0
Location:   Turf Field |   Wells College  |   Aurora, NY

MATCH STATS
> The Highlanders outshot the Express, 45-40, and forced 22 turnovers
> Nate Anderson led the team with three goals and three assists, while tallying 11 shots
> Cole Chapman and Andrew Skahan scored two goals apiece
> Quinn Hull tallied a goal and two assists
> Jonathan Mayer tallied a goal and led the Highlanders with 13 shots
> Titus Snavely had a team-high four caused turnovers
> Bryce Bellan made seven saves in his goalkeeping debut

UP NEXT FOR MEN'S LACROSSE
The Highlanders stay on the road for a Saturday matchup at SUNY Canton.