ONEONTA, N.Y. -- Hartwick scored twice in each half to take a 4-0 Empire 8 men's soccer win over Houghton on Saturday.

The win was the first for the Hawks in four tries against the Highlanders.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 0 | Harwick 4
Location: Oneonta, N.Y. | Elmore Field
Attendance: 71
Records: Houghton 1-8-1 (0-2-1 E8) | Hartwick 3-5-2 (1-1-1 E8)

DETAILS
>> Hartwick's first half goals came in the 8th and 14th minutes, with the second credited as an own goal against the Highlanders.
>> The second half goals were scored in the 71st and 90th minutes. The final goal was a penalty kick.

NOTABLE STATS
>> The Hawks had the advantage in shots, 13-4, and shots on goal, 10-3
>> Corners were 7-2 in favor of the Hawks
>> Sam Carpenter made six saves in goal

COACH'S CORNER
"I thought we started slow and lost a couple of preventable goals. Our reaction at the start of the 2nd half was good but we didn't take our chances when they came along. Overall, Hartwick deserved the win on the day. " -- Head Coach Bobby McColl 

UP NEXT
The Highlanders start a four-game homestand on Tuesday, October 4 vs. Pitt-Bradford at 7 p.m.