OSWEGO, NY –In their season-opening match, the Houghton Highlanders watched a 1-0 halftime lead slip away, falling to the SUNY Oswego Lakers, 2-1.
 
Houghton grabbed an early lead mid-way through the first half when Grace McBride found Nicole Jennings in front of the net for a one-time score.
 
The Lakers, however, would storm back in the second half, knotting the score in the 53^rd minute on a corner.
 
Fifteen minutes later, Oswego would find the back of the cage again, putting them up for good.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 1 | SUNY Oswego – 2
Records: Houghton: 0-1 | SUNY Oswego: 2-0
Venue: Laker Turf Stadium, SUNY Oswego | Attendance: 86

SCORING SUMMARY

18:38	Houghton	Nicole Jennings (1)  Assisted By: Grace McBride
52:02	Oswego	Alyssa DeMichael (2)  Assisted By: Kathleen Little
67:44	Oswego	Alyssa DeMichael  Assisted By: Emily Conklin

NOTABLE STATS
>> Houghton outshot the Lakers, 6-1, in the first half, but Oswego turned the tables in the second half, 8-4.
>> The Highlanders held a significant advantage in corners, 15-7, but could put the ball away on any of the opportunities.
>> Sarah Olandt made four saves in the cage for the Highlanders
>> Allysa DeMichael scored both goals for the Lakers
 
COACH'S CORNER
"We failed to capitalize on a lot of corner opportunities in the second half, and we couldn't hit a rhythm with our possession after their first goal. 
 
"Looking ahead to Tuesday, we'll work to improve our off-ball movement and speed of play." – Head Coach Hannah Ogden
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders return to action on Tuesday, September 4, when they take on the Wells College Express on Burke Field at 4:00 p.m.