Houghton, N.Y. – Houghton women's soccer jumped out to a 1-0 first half lead, but Buffalo State evened the score in the second half as the Highlanders and Bengals battled to a 1-1 draw Tuesday at Burke Field.

It was Kealy DeForest who put the hosts on the board first in the 27th minute off an assist from Elisabeth Tate. 

The Bengals pulled even at the 59th minute mark.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 1 | Buffalo State – 1
Records: Houghton: 3-3-1 | Buffalo State: 3-4-1
Venue: Burke Field | Attendance: 100

SCORING SUMMARY

26:03		Kealy DeForest (3) Assisted By: Elisabeth Tate
58:32		Sarah Berlinger (2) Assisted By: Hannah Gallivan

NOTABLE STATS
>> Shots were relatively even, with the Bengals holding a 15-13 edge overall. The teams each had four shots in the first half; the Bengals outshot the Highlanders 8-6 in the second, and shots were even at three apiece in the OT sessions.

>> DeForest now has three goals on the season.

>> Megan Merrifield made five stops in net.

>> Sierra Neddo led the Highlanders with four shots, while Mary Doell added three.
 
UP NEXT
Houghton is back in action on Saturday, September 21 at 3 p.m. when they open their E8 slate vs. Utica.