ALFRED, N.Y. -- Three different goal scorers gave Houghton women's soccer a 3-0 shutout victory over Alfred State on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.
Moriah Steffen opened the scoring in the 34th minute off an assist from freshman
Rileigh Studley.
Sarah Potocki and
Sierra Dibble added unassisted tallies in the second half.
Megan Merrifield and
Alliah Fluent split time in net.
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 3 | Alfred State – 0
Records:Â Houghton: 1-0 | Alfred State: 0-1
Venue: Pioneer Stadium |Â
Attendance:Â 150
SCORING SUMMARY
NOTABLE STATS
>> Houghton had a 15-10 edge in shots, including a 7-4 advantage in shots on goal
>> Merrifield made three saves in 78 minutes of action. Fluent stopped one shot in the final 12 minutes.
>> Dibble finished with 6 saves, including 3 on goal
>> The win was Houghton's seventh straight against the Pioneers. All have come by way of shutout with Houghton holding a 19-0 scoring edge.
COACH'S CORNER
It was a beautiful night to play and kick off the season. We were unsettled for the beginning of the game but once we settled in I thought we had some very promising moments offensively. The ladies took care of business tonight and we intend to get back to work tomorrow with a clear idea of areas of needed improvement. -- Head Coach
Nikki Elsaesser
UP NEXT
The Highlanders open their home schedule Saturday when they host Brockport on Burke Field at 1 p.m.
