BROCKPORT, NY – Daniel Bussey scored just three minutes into overtime to give Houghton men's soccer a 1-0 win over Brockport on the road Wednesday.
The win pushed the Highlanders back to .500 on the season with a record of 5-5-5. Brockport fell to 8-7-2.
The Golden Eagles had most of the possession and put more shots toward net, but the Highlander defense was equal to the task and held their own.
The teams battled in the midfield for the first two minutes of the extra session before Houghton was able to push their way into Brockport's half.
Kenneth Estep gained possession about 30 yards from goal and sent a long pass into the box, where Bussey made a run to split two defenders. The senior ran under the ball and deftly headed it past the Brockport keeper from 10 yards out.
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 1 | Brockport – 0 (OT)
Records: Houghton: 5-5-5 | Brockport: 8-7-2
Venue: Bob Boozer Field | Brockport, NY | Attendance: 85
SCORING SUMMARY
NOTABLE STATS
>> Bussey's goal was his third of the season
>> Brockport outshot Houghton 17-8, including 5-4 in shots on goal
>> Corners were 8-2 in favor of the Golden Eagles
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Caleb Loew stopped five shots
>> This marked a season-record seventh overtime game for the Highlanders. They are 1-1-5 in those contests.
>> Brockport had won 4 of the last 5 meetings, including the last two.
COACH'S CORNER
"I'm proud of how the guys stood up to a very good Brockport team. They are an established post season team. We asked the guys to compete and they gave everything and took their chance when it came." -- Head Coach
Bobby McColl
UP NEXT
The Highlanders have a key E8 matchup with Nazareth at Burke Field on Saturday at 1 p.m.
