ERIE, Pa. -- Houghton men's soccer tied Grove City, 0-0, in the season opener for both teams Friday in Erie, Pa.

The game was evenly played throughout. Houghton just missed on several scoring opportunities, including a ball cleared away from the post by the Grove City keeper late in the second half.

MATCH VITALS
Score:  Houghton - 0   |   Grove City - 0
Records:  Houghton 0-0-1  |  Grove City 0-0-1
Location:   PSU Behrend  |   Erie, PA
 
MATCH STATS
> Shots were 15-13 in favor of the Wolverines. Each team had four shots in overtime.
> Corners were even at eight apiece
> Caleb Loew made eight stops in net
> Frehsman Ben Miller led the Highlanders with four shots, including two on goal
> The game was played at Penn State-Behrend 
 
FROM THE COACH
I thought the guys stood up well to a very good team in Grove City. They are a well coached team that have won a lot of games in recent seasons. Today is a good foundation to build on.
- Head Coach Bobby McColl

NEXT UP
Houghton is back in action when they take on Geneva College on Saturday at 7 p.m. in Beaver Falls, Pa.