HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- A second-half rally by Hartwick gave Houghton women's lacrosse its second Empire 8 loss, 13-6, dropping the Highlanders to 4-5 overall and 2-2 in E8 play.
 
The Hawks were able to find the net first, but the Highlanders were not too far behind with an unassisted goal scored by Cori Beck at the 27:14-minute mark. Both teams saw success as the score went back and forth until Hartwick scored the last three goals ending the first half, 7-4.
 
Hartwick made adjustments and came out hot in the second half going on a 3-0 run. Houghton interrupted the Hawks' run as Meagan Barry would net the Highlanders last two goals of the game.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 13| Hartwick – 6
Records: Houghton 4-5; 2-2 E8 | Hartwick 6-3; 2-1 E8
Location: Burke Field, Houghton, NY | Attendance: 100
 
GAME STATS
>> Highlanders were led by Barry who scored three goals, followed by Marissa Hews (2) and Beck (1).
>> Hawks outshot the Highlanders, 23-40
>> Sarah Olandt made 17 saves in 60 minutes of action.
>> Hartwick controlled 11 draws to Houghton's nine.
>> Houghton collected 8 free-position shots on the game, while only able to tally one goal.
 
UP NEXT FOR WOMEN'S LACROSSE
Houghton returns to action April 10 to face Keuka College at 7 p.m. on Burke Field.