ALFRED, N.Y. -- Houghton women's soccer picked up a key 3-1 win over Alfred in E8 play on the road Thursday afternoon.

Alfred came out strong, putting six shots toward the Houghton net and earning two corner kicks in the first 25 minutes, but it was the visiting Highlanders who would score first. Mikayla Simons sent a long ball into the box that looped over the Alfred keeper. The Saxons tied the score in the 56th minute, but Kealy DeForest tallied the eventual game-winner just six minutes later and tacked on and insurance goal in the 77th minute.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 3 | Alfred - 1
Records: Houghton: 2-3-0 (1-2-0 E8) | Alfred: 0-4-0 (0-3-0 E8)
Venue: Yunevich Stadium | Alfred, N.Y. | Attendance: 25

SCORING SUMMARY

32:30		Mikayla Simons
55:05		Katline Cartwright Assisted By: Jacey Palmgreen
61:30		Kealy DeForest
76:59		Kealy DeForest

NOTABLE STATS
>> Alfred outshot the Highlanders 13-8 and led in corners 9-1
>> DeForest's goals were her first scores of the season; she led the team with three shots
>> Simon's goal was her first of the season
>> Megan Merrifield stopped six shots

COACH'S CORNER
"I am very proud of the ladies for fighting it out and getting the result we did today. Alfred tested us at times but we were able to withstand and capitalize on some crucial opportunities. Although there are areas of needed improvement, I never have a doubt in my mind that this team will produce a high level of energy and effort. We are eager to get back to work as we prepare for our game on Saturday," Head Coach Nikki Elsaesser


 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders will host Sage on Saturday, April 10 at 1 p.m. on Burke Field.