FREDONIA, N.Y. -- The first day of the Fredonia Blue Devils Classic saw Houghton men's soccer register its second tie of the season, 2-2, against the host Fredonia Blue Devils.

Each team now has 1-0-2 records on the season.

Fredonia got on the board first with a header off a corner in the 10th minute. The quick redirect was just out of the reach of keeper Caleb Loew and slipped under the crossbar. The Blue Devils made it 2-0 with a goal in the 44th minute, but Ben DiCrasto gave the Highlanders life just 49 seconds later off a beautiful free kick tally.

DiCrasto scored off a pass from Kenneth Estep in the 60th minute to even the score at 2. The teams played scoreless the rest of regulation and through 20 minutes of extra time.

MATCH VITALS
Score:  Houghton - 2   |   Fredonia - 2
Records:  Houghton 1-0-2  |  Fredonia 1-0-2
Location:   SUNY Fredonia  |   Fredonia, NY
 
MATCH STATS
> Houghton had a 11-9 shots advantage
> The Blue Devils had a 10-4 edge in corners
> Caleb Loew made three saves in net
> Fredonia lost a player to a red card in the 105th minute but Houghton was unable to capitalize on the man advantage
> DiCrasto leads Houghton with three goals on the season
 
FROM THE COACH
"I was disappointed in how we started the game tonight and how we defended in the first half. We didn't reach the standard we know we can play to but I'm proud of the never say die attitude. Expecting a positive reaction tomorrow." - Head Coach Bobby McColl

NEXT UP
Houghton returns to action Saturday when they take on Buffalo State on the second day of the Blue Devils Classic. Game time is set for 2:30 p.m. in Fredonia.