HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Houghton men's lacrosse moved to 2-3 on the season with a 12-4 home win over Hiram College on Tuesday at Burke Field.

It's tte first two-game win streak for the Highlanders since the 2016 season and marks the lowest goals allowed since allowing just two goals to LaRoche during the 2017 season. The nine total goals allowed over the past two games is the fewest allowed over a two-game span in program history.

The Terriers had entered the contest with a record of 5-0.
 
Houghton jumped out early against the Terriers and never looked back. The Highlanders scored five unanswered goals in the first quarter and added three more over the first 10 minutes of the second quarter to go up 8-0. The score was 9-2 at the half.

The Highlanders scored three more times in the second half while allowing one goal each in the third and fourth quarters.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 12 | Hiram - 4
Records: Houghton 2-3 | Hiram 5-1
Location: Burke Field | Houghton College | Houghton, NY

NOTABLE STATS

• Nathan Anderson continued his strong play with five goals, two assists and five ground balls.
• Cole Chapman tallied four goals and an assist while Daniel Williamson chipped in with two goals
• Thomas Woodward and Titus Snavely each had six ground balls and five caused turnovers to lead the team
• Houghton had a 36-31 advantage in shots
• Hiram dominated in the faceoff circle, 19-1, and in ground balls, 53-38, but Houghton forced 33 turnovers while committing just 19
• Houghton converted on 3 of 6 extra man opportunities
• Jeremy Harris made 10 stops in net

COACHES CORNER
"The team played really well today; they came in focused and motivated after coming off the game on Saturday. Hiram was a good team and we did well to settled in on defense and cause several turnovers. Titus Snavely played a great game on defense and Dan Williamson opened up the scoring for us early in the game. We will enjoy the win tonight and focus tomorrow on opening up conference play this weekend against Hartwick." -- Head Coach Andrew Lundeen

NEXT GAME
The Highlanders open conference play Saturday at 1 p.m. when they host Hartwick College.