HOUGHTON, NY – An offensive explosion propelled the Houghton Highlanders past the Wells Express on Tuesday afternoon, 8-1.
 
In the first half, Nicole Jennings, Caitlin Jennings and Beth Wagner would each put away two goals, putting Houghton up 6-0 at the midway mark.
 
Grace McBride picked up where her teammates left off just over five minutes into the second half, placing a diving one-handed shot past the keeper.  Kelsey Eldrige then added the final goal--her first of the season-- in the 48^th minute.
 
Wells continued to play hard throughout, picking up their lone goal in the final minute of the game.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 8 | Wells – 1
Records: Houghton: 1-1 | Wells: 0-3
Venue: Burke Field, Houghton College | Attendance: 45

NOTABLE STATS
>> Houghton posted a 13-0 advantage in corners
>> After two games, Nicole Jennings now leads the Highlanders in goals with three, and is tied in total points with seven.
>> Freshmen Beth Wagner and Grace McBride scored their first career goals as Highlanders.
 
COACH'S CORNER
"This was a great way to come back from Saturday's loss [to SUNY Oswego].  I'm excited to see that the girls are connecting more in transition and in our attacking end.  It was a great group effort by the entire roster this afternoon.  There are promising things ahead!" –Head Coach Hannah Ogden
 
UP NEXT
Houghton returns to Burke Field tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. to challenge the Keuka College Wolves.