KEUKA PARK, N.Y. – Houghton men's soccer won for the fourth time in five games and moved to 3-0 in the Empire 8 Conference after a 4-0 road victory over Keuka College on Saturday.
 
The Highlanders used strong counter attacks to score twice in the first 20 minutes with goals from Julius Klohr and Andy Loomis. Loomis pushed the lead to 3-0 at the half with a goal in the 30th minute.

Houghton finished the scoring in the 64th minute with a goal off the foot of freshman Kyle Thyssen.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 4 | Keuka – 0
Records: Houghton: 4-6-0 (3-0-0 E8) | Keuka: 2-7-1 (0-2-1 E8)
Venue: Keuka Park, NY | Jephson Community Athletic Complex | Attendance: 155

SCORING SUMMARY

Time	Team	Description
10:49		Julius Klohr (1) Assisted By: Andy Loomis
17:46		Andy Loomis (4) Assisted By: Julius Klohr
30:00		Andy Loomis (4)
63:05		Kyle Thyssen (2) Assisted By: Julius Klohr

NOTABLE STATS
>> Houghton had a 9-6 edge in shots in the first half and finished the game with a 20-13 advantage.
 
>> Loomis is now tied for the team lead with four goals on the season. He added an assist to bring his season total to a team-high five.

>> Klohr's goal was his first of the season.

>> Thyssen has scored twice this season.

>> Sam Carpenter made two saves in registering his second shutout of the season.

>> The Highlanders are 2-1-1 against Keuka since 2017, but this is the first time they have met as E8 members.
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders next play a non-conference match when they host RIT on Tuesday at 7 p.m.