BUFFALO, NY – Houghton clinched its first three-game win streak since October 2016 with a 2-0 victory over the D'Youville Spartans on Friday night at Dobson field.
 
Through the first 45 minutes of action, the Highlanders held a 7-1 edge in shots but failed to hit the target once as the Spartans defense proved to be impenetrable.
 
After a scoreless opening half, Houghton went back to the drawing board during halftime. It wasn't until the 73^rd minute when the halftime adjustments paid off, as sophomore Kealy DeForest, notched a goal off of a rebounded save to put the Highlander in the lead, 1-0. About 45 seconds later, the Highlanders posted another goal by none other than Jessica Beattie to seal the deal for Houghton.
 
The Highlanders improve to 3-0-1 on the season, while head coach David Lewis posts the 399^th win of his career in the victory over D'Youville.
 
MATCH VITALS
Score: Houghton – 2 | D'Youville - 0
Records: Houghton 3-0-1 | D'Youville 0-6-0
Location: Dobson Field | D'Youville | Buffalo, NY
 
SCORING SUMMARY

Team	Description
72:58		Kealy DeForest  Shot Off A Rebounded Save
73:37		Jessica Beattie GOAL By HCWS18 Beattie.

MATCH STATS
> Houghton continues to create offense, as they outshot D'Youville 23-2.
> The majority of Houghton's shots came in the second half (16-1).
> D'Youville had a battle on goal, saving 12 shots, 3 in the first half and 9 in the second.
 
FROM THE COACH
"We knew D'Youville would create a defensive wall and they were able to limit our scoring opportunities in the first half. We made some adjustments at halftime, and it paid off. I was very pleased with our team possession and efforts tonight."– Head coach David Lewis
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders will remain in Buffalo, NY to finish out a two-game series as they will face Medaille at 1:00 p.m on Saturday, September 15.