ALBANY, N.Y. – Houghton opened the scoring early, but couldn't hold off Sage in a 2-1 E8 men's soccer loss Saturday.
Freshman
Brice Bogna scored in the ninth minute to give the visitors an early 1-0, but Sage answered five minutes before the half and got the game winner in the 60th minute.
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 1 | Sage – 2
Records: Houghton: 3-5 (1-1 E8) | Sage: 2-4-1 (1-0-1 E8)
Venue: ACP Field, Albany, N.Y. | Attendance: 206
SCORING SUMMARY
8:15 |
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Brice Bogna (4)
Off A Misplayed Shot Over Keeper To Right |
40:26 |
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Jeaneste Pierre (3)
Straight Shot From Right Side About 12 yards |
59:44 |
 |
River Seybolt (2)
Cross On A Break Away From The Far Left |
NOTABLE STATS
>> Shots were in favor of the Highlanders, 15-11
>> Sage had a 6-5 edge in corners
>> Bogna leads the Highlanders with four goals on the season
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Bryson Robinson made six saves in net
COACH'S CORNER
"Today was a frustrating day. We simply didn't show up to play. Sage was able to capitalize on our mistakes and they stayed organized and made it difficult for us. It will be nice to have no mid-week games this week as we prepare for Stevens next Saturday." -- Head Coach
Matthew Webb
UP NEXT
Houghton travels to take on Stevens on Saturday, September 29 in Hoboken, N.J.