HOUGHTON, NY – Houghton women's soccer opened its 2018 season with a 2-2 tie against visiting University of Mary Washington on Friday at Burke Field.

The Eagles controlled the majority of play in the first half and got on the board first, with a goal in the 17th minute. After a change in formation, Houghton scored twice in the first seven minutes of the second half before the Eagles tied the score in the 70th minute.
 
MATCH VITALS
Score:  Houghton - 2   |   Mary Washington - 2
Records:  Houghton 0-0-1   |   Mary Washington 0-0-1
Location:   Burke Field |   Houghton College  |   Houghton, NY
 
SCORING SUMMARY

PERIOD	TIME	PLAY	V - H
UMW -  1st	16:35	Malorie Joseph (1) (Katie Rauch) - *	1 - 0
HC - 2nd	45:14	Kealy DeForest (1) (unassisted)	1 - 1
HC - 2nd	52:08	Kealy DeForest (2) (Jessica Beattie) - *	1 - 2
UMW - 2nd	69:48	Malorie Joseph (2) (unassisted) - *	2 - 2

 
MATCH STATS
> UMW outshot Houghton 18-3 overall and 2-0 in overtime
> Corners were 7-2 in favor of the Eagles
> Kealy DeForest scored just 14 seconds into the second half and added her second just seven minutes later
> Jessica Beattie picked up the assist on the second goal
> Sadie Dunnett made five stops in 110 minutes of action

FROM THE COACH
Mary Washington is a quality team. I liked our team's effort tonight... they worked hard and kept themselves in the game. I saw some positives and a number of things we need to address to improve our game. I like the make-up of our team. -- Head Coach David Lewis
 
NEXT UP
Houghton is back in action when they host Brockport on Saturday, September 8 at 2 p.m.