ONEONTA, NY – It took four full quarter, two overtime periods, and a penalty shootout, but the Hartwick Hawks pulled out a victory over the Houghton Highlanders, 1-0, in the Empire 8 Conference opener for both teams.
 
The Hawks controlled the majority of possession in the Houghton end throughout regulation, notching 30 shots to the Highlanders one, but Houghton goalie Sarah Olandt and a stingy defense continually turned aside the Hartwick advances.
 
Houghton finally gained some momentum in the extra periods, equally Hartwick's shot total in the first overtime, 3-3, and creating multiple key scoring opportunities in the final 10 minutes as they outshot the Hawks, 5-1.  But Hartwick goalie Allyson Osborne turned away all seven Houghton shots in the extra time, leading to the shootout.
 
After Houghton's Grace McBride made the first stroke, Hartwick's Bella Wheeler answered.  Osborne then stopped the next three Highlanders shots while the Hawks found the back of the cage on their next two to win the game.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 0 | Hartwick – 1
Records: Houghton: 3-5 (0-1 Empire 8) | Hartwick: 6-1 (1-0 Empire 8)
Venue: Wright Stadium, Hartwick College | Attendance: 175


SCORING SUMMARY

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NOTABLE STATS
>> Olandt finished with 17 saves for the Highlanders, while Osborne stopped seven for the Hawks.
 
>> Hartwick held advantages in overall shots (34-8) and penalty corners (20-4).
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders return to Burke Field on Tuesday, September 24 for a non-conference tilt with the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles at 7:00 p.m.  Houghton won the last matchup between the two teams in October 2018, 2-1.